Shubho Noboborsho 1433

As the warmth of Boishakh fills the air and Bangladesh awakens to the vibrant colours, rhythms, and aromas of a brand new year, the entire Pledge Harbor International School (PHIS) family pauses with joy and gratitude…

As the warmth of Boishakh fills the air and Bangladesh awakens to the vibrant colours, rhythms, and aromas of a brand new year, the entire Pledge Harbor International School (PHIS) family pauses with joy and gratitude to celebrate Pohela Boishakh — the first day of the Bengali calendar and one of the most beloved cultural occasions in our national life.

Shubho Noboborsho 1433 to every member of our school community, to every family who walks alongside us, and to every corner of our beautiful Bangladesh.

A Celebration Rooted in Who We Are

At Pledge Harbor International School, we are proud to be an English Medium IB Boarding School in Bangladesh — a school that holds a global vision while remaining deeply, lovingly anchored in the cultural soil from which we grow.

Pohela Boishakh is more than a calendar event. It is a declaration of identity — a collective moment when Bangladeshis everywhere, regardless of background, faith, or age, come together to celebrate what unites us: our language, our traditions, our art, our food, and our shared sense of belonging to something ancient, beautiful, and enduring.

For our students — young people who are being shaped into internationally minded, culturally aware global citizens — occasions like Pohela Boishakh are not separate from their IB education. They are an essential part of it. Understanding and honouring one’s own cultural heritage is the foundation from which genuine international-mindedness grows.

New Year, Renewed Purpose

Pohela Boishakh carries with it a spirit of new beginnings — a collective exhale and a fresh intake of breath. As we step into Bangla New Year 1433 together, the PHIS community reflects on the values that guide us every day and recommits to them with renewed energy and intention:

🌸 Simplicity — finding beauty and meaning in what truly matters, not what merely impresses
💛 Kindness — choosing warmth, empathy, and generosity in every interaction, every day
🦁 Courage — moving forward with confidence even when the path ahead is uncertain
✨ Positivity — carrying hope as a habit and optimism as a practice

These are not just values for a new year. They are the values that run through every classroom, every dormitory, and every community gathering at Pledge Harbor International School — and they find their most joyful expression on days like today.

Our Wish for Every Member of the PHIS Family

As Boishakh arrives in all its colour and warmth, we carry in our hearts a heartfelt wish for each and every person who is part of the PHIS story:

🎓 To our learners — May this new year bring you wisdom, wonder, and the courage to ask bigger questions and dream bolder dreams. You are our greatest source of pride and inspiration.

👩‍🏫 To our teachers and staff — May this year reward your extraordinary dedication with moments of joy, growth, and the deep satisfaction of knowing that your work is changing lives every single day.

🏡 To our parents and families — May your homes be filled with laughter, health, and the warmth of togetherness. Thank you for trusting us with what matters most to you.

🌏 To our wider community — May harmony, understanding, and mutual respect define every relationship and every conversation in the year ahead.

Step Into 1433 With Us

Let us welcome Bangla New Year 1433 with clean hearts, bright minds, and a strong, shared commitment to growth and excellence — as individuals, as a school community, and as proud citizens of Bangladesh.

Because at Pledge Harbor International School, we believe that the best is always yet to come — and that every new year, like every new school day, is another opportunity to become more than we were yesterday.

Shubho Noboborsho! শুভ নববর্ষ ১৪৩৩! 🌺

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PHIFT 2025 – Pledge Harbor Inter-School Football Tournament

The roar of the crowd, the thrill of the final whistle, the pride of young athletes giving everything they have — PHIFT 2025 delivered all of this and so much more.

The roar of the crowd, the thrill of the final whistle, the pride of young athletes giving everything they have — PHIFT 2025 delivered all of this and so much more. Pledge Harbor International School (PHIS) is immensely proud to have hosted the Pledge Harbor Inter-School Football Tournament 2025 — one of the most exciting and prestigious inter-school sporting events on the Bangladesh school calendar.

As a leading English Medium Boarding School in Bangladesh committed to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and resilient young people, PHIS believes that sport is not just recreation — it is education in its most dynamic, character-building form. PHIFT 2025 was a magnificent expression of that belief.

A Tournament That United Schools Across Bangladesh

This year’s edition of PHIFT raised the bar in every way. The tournament brought together an impressive 20 teams from 14 of Bangladesh’s leading schools — a gathering of young talent, dedicated coaches, passionate supporters, and committed referees that transformed the PHIS campus into a vibrant hub of sporting excellence.

From the opening fixtures to the nail-biting finals, PHIFT 2025 was filled with moments of skill, determination, teamwork, and true sportsmanship that left spectators and participants alike with memories they will carry for years to come.

PHIFT 2025 — Final Results

🏆 U19 Boys

Position	Team
🥇 Champion	International Hope School Bangladesh, Chattogram (IHSB)
🥈 Runner-up	Manarat Dhaka International School & College (MDISC)

🏆 U16 Girls

Position	Team
🥇 Champion	Agha Khan Academy (AKA)
🥈 Runner-up	Orchid International School Dhaka

🏆 U15 Boys

Position	Team
🥇 Champion	Vision Global School, Dhaka (VGS)
🥈 Runner-up	Aga Khan Academy (AKA)

Congratulations to every team that competed — each one brought energy, discipline, and passion to the field, making PHIFT 2025 the outstanding success it was.

More Than a Tournament — A Festival of Youth Sport

What sets PHIFT apart from a standard inter-school competition is the spirit in which it is conceived and delivered. At Pledge Harbor International School, we host PHIFT not simply to crown champions — but to create a platform where young athletes from across Bangladesh can test themselves, grow together, and experience the profound lessons that competitive sport teaches so well:

🤝 Teamwork — understanding that collective effort always outperforms individual brilliance
🧠 Discipline — the daily commitment to training, preparation, and performing under pressure
💪 Resilience — learning to recover from setbacks and come back stronger
🌟 Sportsmanship — winning with humility and losing with grace

These are values central to the IB learner profile and to the broader mission of PHIS as an IB Boarding School in Dhaka — and they were on magnificent display throughout every match of PHIFT 2025.

A Community Event That Went Beyond the Pitch

PHIFT 2025 was made possible by the extraordinary dedication of an entire community. A heartfelt thank you goes to:

⚽ All players — for your passion, effort, and commitment to the beautiful game
🧑‍🏫 Coaches — for your guidance, preparation, and belief in your teams
🟨 Referees — for ensuring fair, professional, and safe competition throughout
🎯 Organisers — for the countless hours behind the scenes that made the tournament run seamlessly
📣 Supporters — for the energy, encouragement, and atmosphere that made PHIFT 2025 truly electric

Events like PHIFT are a powerful reminder of what schools can achieve when they open their doors, invite the wider community in, and build something together. For families considering an English Medium School in Bangladesh that is genuinely invested in developing young people through sport, culture, and community — PHIS is that school.

PHIS — Nurturing Athletes, Leaders & Global Citizens

At Pledge Harbor International School, sport is fully integrated into our vision of holistic education. Alongside our rigorous IB curriculum — spanning the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — our students are encouraged to pursue athletic excellence as an expression of the same values that drive academic success: curiosity, perseverance, collaboration, and integrity.

PHIFT is the most visible expression of that commitment — a tournament that has already established itself as a landmark event in the English Medium School in Dhaka community, and one that we are committed to making bigger, better, and more impactful with each passing year.

See You at PHIFT 2026!

To every school, every player, every coach, and every supporter who made PHIFT 2025 an unforgettable occasion — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You came, you competed, you inspired.

The countdown to PHIFT 2026 begins now. We cannot wait to welcome you back to the PHIS campus for another year of football, friendship, and excellence.

See you on the field! ⚽

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Parents’ Day at PHIS

On Sunday, 28th September, we had the joy of doing exactly that — hosting a warm, meaningful, and deeply engaging Parents’ Day…

At Pledge Harbor International School (PHIS), we have always believed that a child’s education is most powerful when home and school work hand in hand. As a leading English Medium School in Bangladesh, we don’t simply communicate with parents through report cards and newsletters — we actively invite families into the heart of our school community.

On Sunday, 28th September, we had the joy of doing exactly that — hosting a warm, meaningful, and deeply engaging Parents’ Day that brought our school community closer together than ever.

Two Experiences, One Shared Purpose

The day was thoughtfully structured to meet the unique needs of different age groups across our school, reflecting the intentional, child-centred approach that defines PHIS as one of the finest English Medium Schools in Bangladesh.

🌟 Creche to KG 2 — Parents’ Day Out

For our youngest learners, the day took the form of a heartwarming Parents’ Day Out — an immersive experience where parents stepped directly into their children’s world.

Mums, dads, and guardians joined their little ones inside the classroom, observing and participating in the same interactive, play-based learning activities that their children engage with every day. Seeing their child’s learning environment first-hand — the classroom routines, the teaching approaches, the vibrant displays of student work — gave parents a genuine window into the PHIS early years experience.

The highlight? A shared tiffin time that transformed the classroom into a cosy, joyful space filled with laughter, warmth, and the simple magic of being together. It was a reminder that at PHIS, community begins with the smallest, most human moments.

📋 Grade 1 to Grade 5 — Parent-Teacher Meeting

For families of students in Grades 1 through 5, the day offered structured and purposeful Parent-Teacher Meetings — one of the most important touchpoints in the PHIS academic calendar.

Parents sat down for focused, reflective conversations with both Homeroom Teachers and Specialist Teachers, gaining a well-rounded picture of their child’s academic progress, social development, and areas of growth. These were not one-way briefings — they were genuine dialogues, built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to each learner’s success.

At PHIS, we firmly believe that when teachers and parents align on a child’s needs and aspirations, learning accelerates and confidence flourishes. That belief was on full display throughout every conversation held that day.

Why Parent Engagement Matters at PHIS

Research consistently shows that active parental involvement is one of the strongest predictors of student success — academically, socially, and emotionally. At Pledge Harbor International School, parent engagement is not an afterthought. It is a core pillar of how we operate as an English Medium Boarding School in Dhaka.

Whether a child is in our early years programme or progressing through the upper primary years, PHIS ensures that families always feel informed, included, and empowered as partners in their child’s educational journey.

This is one of the defining qualities that sets PHIS apart from other English Medium Schools in Bangladesh — a school culture where the door is always open, and where parents are always welcome.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our PHIS Families

To every parent who took time out of their Sunday to join us — thank you. Your presence, your questions, your reflections, and your warmth made this day truly special.

You are not just supporters of our school. You are essential partners in everything we do. Together, we are building something extraordinary for every child at Pledge Harbor International School.

We look forward to many more moments of connection, collaboration, and shared pride in our learners’ growth throughout this academic year.

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New Academic Year Begins at PHIS

The halls of Pledge Harbor International School (PHIS) are alive with energy once again! As one of the most distinguished English Medium Boarding Schools in Bangladesh

A New Academic Year Begins at Pledge Harbor International School — Bangladesh’s Premier English Medium IB Boarding School

The halls of Pledge Harbor International School (PHIS) are alive with energy once again! As one of the most distinguished English Medium Boarding Schools in Bangladesh, PHIS has officially launched its new academic year — and it’s already shaping up to be a truly remarkable one.

A Community Reunited, A Mission Renewed

Our dedicated team of educators and dorm parents have returned to campus brimming with enthusiasm and purpose. From day one, the PHIS community dove headfirst into a thoughtfully designed orientation week — a tradition that reflects the very essence of what sets our school apart as a leading IB Boarding School in Dhaka.

The week was packed with:

Team-building activities that strengthened bonds across our residential and academic staff
Deep-dive sessions on the IB Philosophy, reinforcing our commitment to the International Baccalaureate framework that defines the PHIS academic identity
Reflective sessions where faculty and dorm parents collectively recommitted to our school’s mission and vision
Community meals and shared laughter — because at PHIS, genuine human connection is as important as academic excellence

Mental Wellness at the Heart of PHIS

One of the most impactful highlights of this year’s orientation was a full-day mental wellness workshop facilitated by Ms. Mahmuda, Mental Health Professional and CEO of Living with Wellness.

In line with PHIS’s holistic approach to education — a hallmark of quality English Medium Schools in Bangladesh — our educators and dorm parents explored:

Identifying the signs and causes of physical, emotional, and behavioral stress
Evidence-based strategies for managing stress in a boarding school environment
Practical mindful grounding exercises and stress-relief techniques they can apply both personally and in their day-to-day interactions with students

This investment in staff well-being is a direct reflection of our belief that nurturing our educators means nurturing every student who walks through our doors.

Why Pledge Harbor International School Stands Apart

As a premier English Medium Boarding School in Dhaka, PHIS offers more than just academic rigor. Our students benefit from:

A full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum delivered in English
A warm, structured boarding environment supervised by trained dorm parents
A whole-school commitment to mental wellness and holistic development
A vibrant campus community where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to grow

Whether you’re searching for an English Medium School in Dhaka, an IB Boarding School in Bangladesh, or simply the best environment to shape your child’s future, PHIS is ready to welcome your family.