Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Maurice

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Maurice

Friday, 29 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our eighth-grade student Maurice, who joined ISR in Kindergarten. Maurice is a very hardworking student and with his calm manner, he contributes to a nice learning atmosphere. He is a very intuitive, kind, inquisitive, and helpful student at ISR and his advising teacher, Ms. Schmitz, adds, “Maurice is a joy to have in advising class as he contributes well-thought answers to discussions and is not afraid to ask daring questions.  He truly exemplifies ISR’s slogan, It’s cool to be good.” Maurice loves to write stories in German and uses his wide range of creativity to do so. His German teacher, Ms. Stahl, also confirms his talent and adds, “His ideas are creative and interesting. He is a real asset to have in my class”.

Maurice is very popular with his classmates and is especially liked for his bright and friendly nature. He has improved incredibly in academics and works hard and is focused on his successes. His English teacher, Mr. Lysewycz, finally adds, ”I am so impressed with Maurice! Look at where he’s come from last year! He’s always proactive in preparation for assessment tasks and takes so much pride in his handwriting. He often contributes and it’s always relevant. He stands testament to how a hard-working attitude and a little pride in your work can take you far. His positivity is catching, and it’s always a joy to see him in first thing in the morning.”

We are very proud to spotlight Maurice, 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.


ISR Open House 2021

Successful ISR Open House 2021

Monday, 25 October 2021

Last Saturday, we celebrated our long-awaited ISR Open House 2021, to which we invited ISR families as well as families interested in joining our ISR community. We welcomed many families from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in three different time slots based on grade levels. Our guests got a first-hand look at ISR school life through our various demo lessons, exhibitions, and our Subject Hallway where teachers presented different subjects as well as numerous insights into physics and chemistry projects. In addition, our sports and SLOⓇ departments were present with displays and information about our offerings in these areas, an art exhibition was displayed, our ISR band held a performance, direct question and answer sessions with our academic heads were held, and much more.

Visitors had the opportunity to take a trip to Italy or to explore the ocean thanks to our IT department with the help of VR goggles, and they were also able to check out our impressive 3D printing. In our cafeteria, visitors could enjoy the day with delicious snacks which were organized by our dedicated parent community. Beforehand, they decorated our cafeteria with great attention to detail and made it a cozy place to socialize. Drinks were provided by our in-house caterer Broich Premium Catering and in addition, there were delicious coffee specialties from the mobile coffee bar Bacio e Amore from Düsseldorf. In a relaxed atmosphere, parents, visitors, and students could enjoy the day at school and exchange ideas.

We would like to thank our dedicated teachers who not only gave our interested visitors and ISR families an insight into school life but also showed them what makes ISR so special.

A big thank you also goes to our students who represented ISR admirably. A special thank you also to all staff and internal partners, without whom this unique event would not have been possible!


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Milo

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Milo

Friday, 22 October 2021

This week we spotlight our third-grader Milo, who joined ISR in first grade. Milo is a kind and caring student and has found many friends at ISR. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates and he likes to share his books with the class allowing other class members to also form a love of reading. He has taken on classroom roles such as teacher’s assistant and restroom monitor, but will also happily help with clean-ups or handing out.

Milo sets a great example to those around him and his teacher Ms. Schmidt sees in him a role model. “Milo has risen to all the challenges of Grade 3 beautifully. He is a  valued member of our class and loved by all his peers. Milo enjoys all things creative and shows great care and effort when completing any piece of art. He especially enjoyed creating a masterpiece treehouse out of recycled household items. Milo is especially fond of reading and can easily get lost in a book for hours, he is reading a very interesting and factual book all about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. All this reading means Milo is definitely the person to chat to should you wish to know anything about anything.”

We are very proud to spotlight Milo, 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.


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Sports cooperation! ISR supports German vice champion

Sports cooperation! ISR supports German vice champion

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Sport Cooperation_Nina Hemmer_ISR International School on the Rhine Düsseldorf Neuss Meerbusch
Sport Cooperation_Nina Hemmer_ISR International School on the Rhine Düsseldorf Neuss Meerbusch

We are especially pleased to share the following positive news regarding our successful cooperation partner Nina, the German Wrestling Vice World Champion: At the past Championships, which took place in Oslo, Nina was able to secure the silver medal for herself due to her outstanding performance, thus reaching an important milestone in her athletic career. In the European Championships in 2016 and 2017, as well as the European Games in 2019, Nina has already secured bronze in each tournament.

Within the framework of various sports cooperations, ISR has been supporting young athletes as well as clubs for many years in order to promote talent and further create added value for sport clubs. Nina has been one of our cooperation partners for a long time and already visited us in 2019 as part of our annual ISR Open House.

Therefore, we are even more pleased to share her success this year and to have accompanied her on her way to success.

Nina is further proof of our motto at ISR: It’s cool to be good!


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Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Lara

151_Student Spotlight_Lara / ISR International School on the Rhine Düsseldorf Neuss Meerbusch

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Lara

Friday, 15 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our tenth-grader Lara, who has been part of the ISR family since 2012 when she started in grade 1. From the very beginning, Lara has shown herself to be a caring and honest person, which makes her a great friend. Her classmates appreciate these qualities very much. Lara also possesses a  friendly disposition and her communication skills are excellent. Lara is a very motivated and hardworking student who always tries to give the best possible. “I am especially impressed with her focus and performance in Languages and Humanities. I can see her doing very well in these IGCSE examinations this year.”, says Academic Head – Ms. McGee.

In addition to her academic ambitions, Lara is also very active in the Student Life Organization at ISR. She is currently Head of the Discipline and together with her team, they actively enrich the school day. Just recently Lara did an excellent job of organizing and leading her team for Stomp Out Bullying week which was a successful awareness campaign for the students, parents, and staff.

We are very proud to spotlight Lara, 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.


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Lukas

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Lukas

Friday, 8 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our dedicated eighth-grader Lukas, who has been a part of the ISR community since fifth grade. Lukas is a very active school member and is especially involved in the ISR SLOⓇ department. In his role as Senior Prefect in the Activities Department, he shines with enthusiasm and drive. He is incredibly team-oriented, ambitious, and outgoing. At past ISR BBQs, Lukas has shown great dedication and has been a huge component to the successes of the events. He stands out for his willingness to help and his open as well as cheerful nature. Ms. Bezuidenhout, Student Life Coordinator, also recognizes Lukas’ great potential and adds: “Lukas is a positive and energetic young man whose enthusiasm is contagious. His involvement in the SLOⓇ department is exceptional, and he demonstrates a positive attitude toward classmates during group projects and activities. He is always willing to help and is a dedicated senior prefect in the SLOⓇ activities department.”

Lukas is also very interested in world politics which is why he also participated this week in the school’s MUN(Model United Nations) conference, which was independently organized by ISR students. The “Model United Nations” is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and involves researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills in addition to critical thinking, teamwork and leadership abilities. Head of Middle School, Ms. McLeod, adds in conclusion: “Luke is a very intelligent and motivated student. He participated in the Junior MUN conference this week and was one of the youngest participants. He is a very active member of the ISR community, often assists with various school events, and is a wonderful member of the ISR family!”.

We are very proud to spotlight Lukas, 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.


ISR Kindergarten Neighborhood Festival

ISR Kindergarten Neighborhood Festival

Saturday, 2 October 2021

Autumn ushers in a very special time for our kindergarten children at Großisselhof, which we celebrated this weekend with our families, the team and friends of the kindergarten.

At our first ISR Kindergarten Neighborhood Festival, numerous families and guests came together over the weekend to spend the afternoon together with autumnal dishes and drinks in a family atmosphere and with many attractions for the children. Numerous hands-on activities and special features for the children – including ponies, exciting harvest stories as well as exciting tractor rides with our farm master Ralf – successfully rounded off the event for the families.

In addition, we were especially pleased to be able to show some interested families our idyllic kindergarten and explain the special features of our ISR Kindergarten Meerbusch to them during a tour.

It was an all-around successful fall festival which we would like to repeat soon!

A big thank you goes to all our employees, who with their love for detail and their commitment made the festival a great success, as well as to all the families who found their way to our kindergarten festival over the weekend! We are already looking forward to the next family events!


A tradition continues - ISR student participated in the 24-hour Mammoth run in Wuppertal

A tradition continues – ISR student participated in the 24-hour Mammoth run in Wuppertal and donated his proceeds in the amount of 400€ to charity

Tuesday, 5 October 2021

For the second year in a row, Phillip, a twelfth grader at ISR, took on the Wuppertal 24-hour Mammoth run as part of his CAS project and exceeded all expectations. He improved his performance from the previous year and ran a proud 100 km through the whole of Wuppertal, Wülfrath, Velbert, Heiligenhaus, Essen, Hattingen and Sprockvögel in just under 24 hours. He donated the proceeds of 400 Euros, which consisted of 300 Euros from his run and 100 Euros from the ISR Charity Run, to the Tandem Foundation Burkhard Zülow for charitable purposes. This continues the tradition already started by his brother Maximilian in 2019, and the local Tandem Foundation Burkhard Zülow has been a fixture for various charitable projects at ISR ever since.

Phillip himself is incredibly passionate about sports and for this reason repeatedly chose the Tandem Foundation Burkhard Zülow, which supports people with disabilities in the field of sports and works to ensure that people with and without physical or mental disabilities play sports together. Burkhard Zülow, the founder of the foundation, set himself the goal at the time of breaking down inhibitions and instead promoting the idea that everyone has unique strengths.  The donation was successfully presented to Ms. Zülow by Philipp and his CAS teacher, Mr. Urban. Ms. Zülow was very impressed with the social commitment of our students and especially with Phillip’s outstanding running performance. We as a school are incredibly proud that our students are socially engaged and support local clubs and foundations in the process.

ISR has participated in the Tandem Day several times in the past, with ISR students chaperoning stations as well as offering creative stations of their own. We are very happy to be part of the next Tandem Day in 2022 and look forward to the joint projects with the Tandem Foundation Burkhard Zülow, which will follow in the future.


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Himari

Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Himari

Friday, 1 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our first-grader Himari, who joined ISR this academic school year. Himari has settled in quickly at ISR, and she is a wonderful member of the ISR family. She is a kind and helpful student who always has a smile on her face. She stands out above all for her sense of responsibility. Himari loves to do sports, as confirmed by Mr. Baumann, head of the sports department, “She always looks forward to the sports lessons and works hard. She always tries to support us teachers, and it is a great pleasure to teach her.”

In the academic field, Himari is exceptionally diligent, she loves to learn and actively participates during classes. Himari’s willingness to help also shows during lessons: “she always checks with those around her to see if they need help with their work” states Ms. Morris – Academic Coordinator of Grades 1 & 2.

We are very proud to spotlight Himari, 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.