BASIS Independent Brooklyn

Our Middle School Term Project Trip to South Korea was an incredible exploration of Seoul, Busan, and Gyeongju.

Our Seoul adventures started with visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, wandering through the historic streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, and experiencing breathtaking views from N Seoul Tower. Then, our group traveled to Busan, where students experienced a different side of Korea through its coastal views, bustling streets, and unique local culture.

Next, our Bears were off to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom. Exploring historic sites and learning about Korea's rich history gave students a chance to experience a very different side of the country from the modern cities they visited.

What an amazing, memorable journey! Huge thanks to Mr. Chen for leading the trip alongside super chaperones Ms. Weathers, Ms. Tilly, Mr. Rappelfeld, and Mr. Josephson!

Our high school trip to Costa Rica was packed with adventure and natural wonder, from volcano hikes and white water rafting to ziplining and kayaking. We toured coffee and chocolate plantations, explored lush rainforests, and were treated to unforgettable wildlife sightings, including sloths, macaws, and toucans.

Scroll through the photos to see one adorable sloth and a dazzling tree frog!

Huge thanks to our incredible chaperones and wildlife photographers, Mr. Bedes and Ms. Naplipinski!

On the heels of the Tony Awards, we celebrate the stars of our Spring Musical, Matilda. Our performers gave their all to every single performance... and it showed!

A heartfelt bravo to our exceptional cast, and deep gratitude to the incredible Ms. Markel, Ms. Davis, and Ms. Tilly for their inspired direction and coaching. Hats off as well to Ms. Weathers and Ms. Pfaffenbach for bringing the world of Matilda to life through stunning costumes and stage design!

Photos thanks to Danny Dolan (BIB '22) and Ms. Goldfarb.