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Investiture Ceremony 2024-2025

On October 24th, Pledge Harbor International School proudly held its Investiture Ceremony

On October 24th, Pledge Harbor International School proudly held its Investiture Ceremony, a momentous event recognizing the newly elected members of the Student Council for the academic year 2024-25.

The ceremony commenced with a beautiful rendition of our Jatiyo Sangeet, Amar Shonar Bangla, performed in perfect harmony by our dedicated school choir. This was followed by an opening address from our School Captain, Afif Arafat, whose inspiring speech set the tone for the event. A motivational message from our Head of School, Ms. Kaniz Zareen further uplifted the ceremony, encouraging our young leaders to embrace their roles with responsibility and pride.

The highlight of the ceremony was the formal investiture of the Student Council members. These young, agile leaders, representing all academic programs, received their badges and sashes, symbolizing their commitment to serve. The honours were presented by the respective House Masters, House Mistresses, and Homeroom Teachers of Grades 3 to 12, adding a sense of grandeur to the occasion. Our Panthers were once again out on the prowl, ready to lead!

The event concluded on a high note with an outstanding performance by our school choir, leaving the audience in awe. The day truly embodied the spirit of leadership and unity at Pledge Harbor International School.

MYP Professional Development Day at PHIS

Our MYP teachers recently gathered for an inspiring day of collaborative learning and growth

Our MYP teachers recently gathered for an inspiring day of collaborative learning and growth,

diving into sessions on:

● Concept-Based Teaching & Learning

● Inquiry-Based Teaching

● Integrated Reading & Writing in Subject Areas

● Assessment Practices in MYP

Through hands-on workshops and peer collaboration, our educators embraced new strategies to

enhance student learning!

“A fantastic opportunity to refresh our teaching practices!”

“Collaborating with colleagues was invaluable!”

“Excited to implement new ideas in the classroom!

A Big Shout-out to PHIS Students on Teachers’ Day 2024!

A teacher is the cornerstone of society, shaping the intellectual and creative minds that will build the future.

A teacher is the cornerstone of society, shaping the intellectual and creative minds that will build the future. As Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan wisely said, “Teachers should be the best minds in the country.” This year, on Teachers’ Day 2024, our students at Pledge Harbor International School went above and beyond to make their teachers feel truly valued and appreciated.

From the beautiful performances by IB PYP, IB MYP, and IBDP students—including heartfelt drama acts, a moving choir presentation, and energetic dance performances—our hearts were filled with joy and gratitude. The love and respect shown by our students remind us every day why we chose to be educators.

At Pledge Harbor International School, Bangladesh, we are proud of our legacy of fostering values such as compassion, empathy, gratitude, and trust. These celebrations made us reflect on the privilege of guiding such remarkable young minds.

Thank you, dear students, for making this Teachers’ Day so memorable. Your enthusiasm and respect mean the world to us, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to guide you in this educational journey.

PHIBT 2024

The Pledge Harbor Interschool Basketball Tournament (PHIBT) on September 27th was a thrilling showcase of talent and teamwork

The Pledge Harbor Interschool Basketball Tournament (PHIBT) on September 27th was a thrilling showcase of talent and teamwork! Huge congratulations to all teams for their amazing performances and to the champions for taking home the title!

Special thanks to the organizers, coaches, and volunteers for making this event unforgettable.

The course “Theory of Knowledge”

The course “Theory of Knowledge” is a core component of the IB Diploma Program

The course “Theory of Knowledge” is a core component of the IB Diploma Program. It allows the students “an opportunity to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know.”

Knowledge is not abstract. It is concrete, material, and existing in real world. In a TOK exhibition, DP 2 students showcased their understanding of how TOK manifests in the real world through the objects they have chosen

Students from Grade 9-12 as well as faculty members visited the exhibition, throwing challenging questions and displaying immense curiosity towards the students’ presentations.

Celebrating International Literacy Day in style!

Pledge Harbor International School Inter House Spell Bee Competition was a huge success!

– Students showcased their linguistic skills in English, Spanish, and Bangla

– Jupiter House emerged as champions, followed by Mars and Neptune/Pluto in second and third place respectively

“Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.” – Barack Obama

National Deworming Drive#PHIS Bangladesh

We at PHIS, believe in providing the best of all, for our students and staff. The well-being of our students are our utmost priority.

We at PHIS, believe in providing the best of all, for our students and staff. The well-being of our students are our utmost priority. Keeping that in mind, PHIS followed the national health calendar, in observing a ‘Deworming drive’, for our young Panthers and the staff members. A consent form from our school doctor, Dr.Mukta and our School nurse, was duly sent to the parents before conducting the drive. Most of our students were successfully de-wormed. The hygiene standards, as per the guidelines of ‘The World Health Organization’ were maintained diligently by the staff members of our school infirmary.

Last but not the least, One needs to remember, that, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

A Successful Seminar in Cumilla – Now Heading to Barisal!

We are thrilled to share the success of our recent seminar in Cumilla, where we had the opportunity to connect with so many enthusiastic parents.

We are thrilled to share the success of our recent seminar in Cumilla, where we had the opportunity to connect with so many enthusiastic parents and students eager to learn about the unique advantages of Pledge Harbor International School. The engaging discussions, insightful questions, and overwhelming interest were truly inspiring.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and made the event a resounding success!

Now, we are excited to announce our next seminar in Barisal! If you missed us in Cumilla, here’s your chance to discover how Pledge Harbor can shape your child’s future with the globally recognized IB curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and a nurturing boarding environment.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 24th August 2024

Time: 5:30 PM

Venue: Storyboard Convention Hall & Event, Major M.A Jalil Sarak, Barisal

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how we are preparing students for success on the global stage.

A moment of pride

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Having said that, today, we as a community of learners, educators and collaborators from Pledge Harbor International School

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Having said that, today, we as a community of learners, educators and collaborators from Pledge Harbor International School, Bangladesh are proud to announce, that the young adults namely, Zara Khan, Humayra Mushfika Hima, Samuel Hoque Anan, Rudra Dev and Sadique Muzahid from our IB Diploma Programme 2023-2024 session, have been accepted across various academic disciplines, in one of the best universities around the World such as, ‘The Colorado State University, USA’; ‘Columbia College, USA’; ‘The University of Nottingham,UK’; ‘Manhattan College, USA’; ‘North Eastern University, London’; ‘University of Surrey,UK; ‘Monash University, Australia’; ‘University Birmingham, UK’; ‘University of Leicester, USA’; ‘Aston University,UK and many more.
As they say, ‘Opportunity does not happen; rather one needs to create them’. Our educators of PHIS IB Diploma have worked hard round the clock to enable their students put forth their best not only in academics but most importantly, they have been diligently mentored towards, understanding on ‘Who they are, ‘How they should express themselves’, ‘How they can share the World and on ‘How they can change the World through compassion and Empathy’. We would love to congratulate each of our students on their stupendous achievement. Miles to go!!

Successful Seminar in Narsingdi!

We had an amazing turnout at our recent seminar in Narsingdi. Thank you to all the parents and educators who joined us to learn about the exceptional opportunities at Pledge Harbor International School. Your enthusiasm and support are truly appreciated!
Stay tuned for more events where you can discover how we shape future leaders through our world-class IB education.