Our successes, our celebrations, and the moments that shape our community.
Successful Stories & Achievements
MasterCard Foundation Innovation Exhibition
9 August 2019
At Kacyiru’s Kigali Heights Building, our pupils presented ICT-driven innovations: a hand water pump, a pneumatic door, Scratch programming for children, model cars and airplanes, guitars, and a basketball ground design.
Our Karate teams won the trophy and two medals at the Never-Again 25 Karate Competitions, held at Rwanda National Stadium Amahoro in Remera.
BBFS won the 2018 Education Quality Award Program by Opportunity International, taking First Prize in the Africa-wide celebration.
Timeline
2025 - 2026
In line with our 3H approach (Head, Heart and Hand), BBFS learners visited Giheka Village ECD to support children affected by malnutrition. With their parents’ support, learners contributed small donations used to purchase milk, eggs and fruit - a joyful, impactful experience that fostered empathy and social responsibility.
2025 - 2026
A vibrant Open Day gave parents and the wider community the opportunity to witness the academic achievements, skills and talents of our pupils.
2025 - 2026
BBFS hosted a friendly volleyball match with a neighbouring school, bringing teachers together in a spirit of teamwork, unity and shared enjoyment rather than competition.
2025 - 2026
As part of our experiential learning approach, we planned visits to a farm and a juice-processing industry at Nyirangarama, giving learners practical exposure to agriculture and entrepreneurship.
2025 - 2026
BBFS hosted visitors from our partner, Edify Rwanda, sharing our background, achievements and growth journey, with discussions on how their capacity-building programmes have shaped the school’s future direction.
2025 - 2026
Interactive sessions grouped learners by age (8–14 years) to guide them through personal growth and body development, with boys mentored by male teachers and girls by female teachers in a safe, supportive environment.
2025 - 2026
Through IBIGANIRO discussions, pupils deepened their understanding of Rwandan values and identity: Ndi Umunyarwanda, Umuganda, Umuntu, Patriotism, Indangagaciro and the philosophy of Ubuntu - “I am because we are.”
17 November 2023
Pupils showcased skills from Science, ICT, Environment, Art, Culture and Fellowship clubs to parents, neighbours, school leaders and teachers from other schools - and were interviewed by Flash TV journalists.
1 March 2024
Pupils presented talents across sport, music, fashion, science, art, journalism and dancing, with gifts awarded to winners in front of a thrilled audience of parents and teachers.
21 May 2024
Esther House beat Debora House in the girls’ final; Joshua House beat David House in the boys’. The event promoted fitness, teamwork, discipline and healthy competition.
7 June 2024
The nursery section and lower primary explored the Nyandungu Eco-Park in Gasabo District, discovering trees and birds in a serene, nature-based setting.
9 June 2024
Pupils visited the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy Ethnographic Museum in Huye District, exploring exhibits of Rwandan culture, history and ancient traditions, dances and music.
2023 - 2024
Teachers meet weekly to develop consistent handwriting techniques, build lesson plans collaboratively, and discuss class management, the SINIDI technique, learner assessment and reading/writing fluency strategies.
2023 - 2024
A grand celebration marked the graduation of Nursery 3 pupils to Primary and Primary 6 pupils to Secondary level, with theatre, science and art performances, prayers and thanksgiving.
15 September 2019
Pupils and staff explored the University’s biodiversity and herbarium (plants preserved since 1915), then visited the Institute of National Museum of Rwanda, built in 1987, with seven galleries of ethnographic, artistic, historical and archaeological artifacts.
19 June 2019
Pupils and staff had a great chance to see different animals and crops at the exhibition.
27 August 2019
Staff and parents learned about a modern charcoal cooker from Geni Green Solution Ltd; the school and several teachers purchased cookers for their families.
23 August 2019
The school celebrated Umuganura, teaching learners the materials, meaning and history of the harvest festival - building relationships, friendship and happiness among pupils.
Partnership Network
We partner with international NGOs such as Edify Rwanda and Opportunity International, who provide valuable professional training to our staff, alongside schools, local government, churches and business operators who help us perfect our services.
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