25th September 2025
This term, BISA students are enthusiastically diving into Bricklaying extended learning classes, truly getting their hands dirty. More than simply stacking bricks, these classes offer a hands-on opportunity for students to connect with practical construction skills while broadening their creative horizons.
In an increasingly digital world, BISA recognises the profound value of physical and practical classes. The goal this term is simple yet powerful: to create an immersive, hands-on learning environment. Forget passive listening! Students are actively engaged in the process of building.
Why the focus on vocational skills like bricklaying? Because they offer a unique kind of education that academic subjects often can't:
The core of this practical movement is the four-person Bricklaying team: Tobiko, Ethan, Damien, and Miles.
These students are learning a trade that is thousands of years old, gaining valuable, life-long skills that open up diverse career pathways. But more than that, they are learning about precision, patience, and teamwork—skills that are essential in any future endeavour, whether they become architects, engineers, or entrepreneurs.
By investing in vocational skills now, BISA is doing more than just teaching students how to lay bricks; it's laying the foundation for their future. It's proving that for a truly well-rounded education, sometimes the most engaging lessons are those learned with a trowel in hand.