b"Issue 17 The British School of AmsterdamCelebrating Education:The British School of Amsterdam's University Fair The school recently hosted two impressive University Fairs that welcomed universities from three different continents. Two fantastic events!Numerous top universities participated, offering diverse subjects that attracted pupils' interest. What made this fair special was its inclusivity, engaging pupils of all ages in planning their educational paths.The fair wasn't just for pupils; it also drew people from our community, providing valuable insights into various universities and courses.Throughout the fair, pupils made meaningful connections with university representatives, taking important steps towards their future aspirations.A big thank you to everyone who attended! Your enthusiasm and support made this fair a success and empowered pupils to pursue their dreams.Celebration evening We were delighted to host our inaugural Celebration Evening this term. This will be an annual event in the school calendar and brings together pupils, parents, and staff to celebrate the achievements of the Summer examination season.During this event pupils in Year 12 and Year 13were presented with their GCSE and AS certificates from Summer 2022-23 as well as their Dutch CNaVT certificates. In addition, we had several pupils presented with certificates and awards from Pearson Edexcel Examination Board to celebrate achieving the highest mark in The Netherlands in particular subjects.It was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the academic successes of our pupils and mark this key milestone in their educational journey. Notably four of our pupils received the highest marks in The Netherlands for iGCSE English Literature, Chemistry and Physics, Biology, and GCSE Business.We were also entertained by the musical talent of our Gypsy Jazz Group, the Sixth Form Band and the Jazz Band. All three performances were excellent and certainlyadded a wonderful flair to the evening.17"