Successful Summer BBQ – Grades 1 - 4
Successful Summer BBQ – Grades 1 – 4
Monday, 30 August 2021
We successfully held another ISR BBQ last Friday – this time we were joined by our Primary School community. Despite the very unpredictable weather, we did not let ourselves be put off but rather, we enjoyed the BBQ together to the fullest. The event was opened by our School Director, Ms. Lyons, as well as Ms. Farrand, Head of the Primary School and our Deputy Director, Mr. Cete.
Our Sports Department organized a comprehensive sports program for our students, comprising of different stations where fun activities were guaranteed. In addition to participating in various sports activities, our students also had the opportunity to get their face painted by our talented students and teachers. We also invited two very adorable guests, the ponies, which the students got to hug, pet and ride!
As all of this fun was taking place for the students, parents were able to re-connect with each other and enjoy the delicious food provided by our school caterer Broich. There were various information booths at the event, from SLO® Activities and Bus Information to our ISR Merchandise Shop and of course a Stuff your Spirit station. We are very happy that we were able to create an environment for a nice get-together on-campus.
We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated SLO® Team, who actively supported in the preparation and implementation of the BBQ as well as our Sports Department. A big thank you also goes out to the entire Primary School team for making the event a memorable occasion and of course our school caterer Broich Catering for the delicious food.
It was certainly a fun afternoon and such a wonderful experience to welcome families back on campus at ISR!
ISR Students For Charity
ISR Students For Charity
Monday, 30 August 2021
Social Commitment is an important matter for our students at ISR. Our CAS classes at ISR promote social awareness, and the students, in turn, support projects close to their hearts.
One such example is that of our Upper School Student Daniel, who sells his art for a good cause. Buyers can decide whether they wish to donate the proceeds to a children’s hospice or to the flood victims (German Red Cross). Over the past few weeks, Daniel has set up a booth at our community events, where he exhibited and also very successfully sold his art!
Our staff is also very keen to support such impactful projects! Mr. Cete, ISR Deputy Director, purchased his first piece of art from Daniel! Mr. Cete has kindly decided to have the art piece hung in the admin area of the school to showcase Daniels talents and of course to shine a light on his charitable endeavors! 😊
All of Daniel’s artworks can be found on the following website: https://www.isr-shop.de/students-for-charity/.
An amazing project and we are proud that the whole ISR Family is happy to support him and the good cause!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Yasin
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Yasin
Friday, 27 August 2021
This week, we spotlight our twelve-grader Yasin, who joined ISR in second grade. Yasin has been part of the ISR family for ten years and he is a polite and confident student. Yasin has a good sense of his fellow-men, and is known for his friendly and helpful character. In academics, he shows interest and enthusiasm for Computer Science. He “is very helpful and dependable in the classroom and has strengthened his skills in the theoretical aspects of the course. Yasin is continuing to grow in independence, demonstrated through his chosen topic for the Internal assessment which is about creating an e-commerce website” according to his teacher Mr. Ellis.
Also, his former teacher Ms. Brentnall still remembers him very well as a polite, friendly and positive member of the class : ”he has successfully taught Advising lessons with Grade 8c, and has significantly improved his organizational skills and deadline meeting” she adds. Yasin impresses his teachers not only in the academic area but also through his character. His Geography teacher Mr. Bates sees him as a very attentive, respectful student who always contributes in class. Mr Bates says, “his quick-wit and global thinking is an asset to his studies as well as his non-academic life. His willingness to help is very, very much appreciated.”
We are very proud to spotlight Yasin one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. No matter if it is academic success, special commitment or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.
Our Student Spotlights
Successful Summer BBQ – Kindergarten
Successful Summer BBQ – Kindergarten
Monday, 23 August 2021
Last Friday, we celebrated with our kindergarten families a cozy get-together that included a delicious BBQ in a safe outdoor setting. Our school caterer, Broich Premium Caterer, provided our families with delicious treats and it was a wonderful afternoon.
In the spirit of our ISR Family Fun & Sports Day, our dedicated kindergarten teachers organized various fund-filled stations and activities where the children could do sports or some creativity. One of the highlights were our special guests – two ponies – on which the children were allowed to ride a small round around the grass. It was a wonderful afternoon and we were all very happy to be able to spend it together again.
We sincerely thank our kindergarten teachers for their creative ideas and for organizing such an amazing program for our students. We also thank our school caterer Broich Premium Catering for the delicious BBQ.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Lielle
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Lielle
Friday, 20 August 2021
This week, we spotlight our second-grade student Lielle, who joined the ISR family last year. Lielle joined ISR in Grade 1 and embodies ISR’s motto by having a “great mind and strong character”. Lielle is a kind student who always greets everyone with a smile. She is incredibly empathetic and cares deeply for her classmates and teachers. We love having Lielle at ISR!
Her grade 1 teacher Ms. du Plessis says about her “Lielle was an absolute pleasure to have in the class. I really miss having her around. Lielle is a very kind and helpful girl who cares deeply for everyone around her. She is extremely hard-working and always gives her best in everything she does. She is a great friend to others and always knows how to make others smile.” Academic Head – Ms. Morris, adds “We love having Lielle at ISR!”.
We are very proud to spotlight Lielle one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. No matter if it is academic success, special commitment or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.
Our Student Spotlights
ISR First Grader Ceremony
ISR First Grader Ceremony
Thursday, 19 August 2021
Yesterday, our First Graders celebrated a very special event and a milestone in their lives: their first day of school at ISR! In order to honour this special day, we cordially invited our families to enjoy a morning of celebration in a safe, beautifully decorated ceremony that took place on our school campus.
ISR School Director, Ms. Lyons, opened the festive ceremony with inspiring words for the young ones, followed by words of welcome from Mr. Soliman, ISR School Proprietor. Our Primary School Academic Coordinator, Ms. Morris, moderated the ceremony and invited our wonderful fifth-grader Hannan to the stage to perform the ISR School Song for those in attendance. Following her beautiful performance, all first graders were invited to come on stage to receive their traditional Schültüten – accompanied by loud applause from the audience!
With eyes beaming with pride their parents, grandparents and teachers watched the ceremony and gathered together afterwards for a reception. We are very grateful to have been part of this moving ceremony and we wish all of our students the very best for their educational career path at ISR – where it´s cool to be good!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Mathilde
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Mathilde
Friday, 13 August 2021
This week, we spotlight our seventh-grader Mathilde, who joined ISR in 2019. Mathilde is an exemplary demure yet sweet, kind, responsible, and caring student of ISR. She is keen on using her love of reading and writing short stories in her assignments and class discussions. She is always seen to be giving her best in terms of attitude and effort in all of her classes and is eager to learn more. Mathilde also has a younger sister at ISR and is a great big sister.
Her Academic Coordinator Ms. Brand adds, “Mathilde joined ISR in Grade 5 at the same time as I started as an Academic Coordinator. She has made incredible progress in her English skills and her social development. She is well-liked by her fellow students and teachers! Mathilde is a shining example of contributing 100% effort every day!”
We are very proud to spotlight Mathilde one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. No matter if it is academic success, special commitment or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.
Our Student Spotlights
Amazing CAS Project - Students for Charity
Amazing CAS Project – Students for Charity
Friday, 6 August 2021
Taking social responsibility is an integral part of our school life as well as the curriculum at ISR. We are proud to present to you one of our IB students, Daniel, a talented artist. His CAS project involved donating his artwork to charity.
Those who wish to purchase one of his unique artworks can choose to donate the proceeds to the children’s hospice ,,Kinderhospiz Regenbogenland” or to the ,,Deutsches Rotes Kreuz” for the recent flood victims.
Daniel states, “For me it is very important to give children and their families the best emotional support possible in the last days of their life”. Furthermore, du
e to the current devastating situation with the floods, Daniel has decided to support the flood victims as well.
Each buyer will have the choice to choose a charity to donate to, as all donations and proceeds will benefit the charities directly. Daniel will only receive the total amount for the materials used.
If you would like to support Daniel’s charity project, please visit our ISR Merchandise Shop where you can purchase his artwork online (https://www.isr-shop.de/students-for-charity/).
The purchased art pieces can then be picked up at the ISR reception.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Victoria
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Victoria
Friday, 6 August 2021
This week, we spotlight our fourth-grader Victoria, who will join grade 5 after the summer break. Victoria has been part of the ISR Family since she first enrolled in grade 1. Her teachers describe her as an incredibly caring individual, she displays this towards her classmates and her teachers and tries to help them in every situation. Her empathy often extends to animals as well. Victoria is a tremendous student who puts others before herself. In the academic field Victoria is very committed and her teacher, Mr. Bernard adds “She works hard every day in all subjects and is also willing to help others when they need help too.”
Her academic coordinator Ms. Ghica adds “Victoria is curious and very eager to learn across all different subjects, and it is these qualities that make her an outstanding student. Her friendly and courteous nature makes her a great asset to the ISR school community. Well done and good luck in Grade 5!”
We are very proud to spotlight Victoria one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. No matter if it is academic success, special commitment or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.
Our Student Spotlights
