Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Filippos
Spotlight On Our Student Filippos
This week, we spotlight our fourth-grader Filippos, who joined ISR in 2019. Filippos is an enthusiastic learner and impresses with his friendly and helpful character. “Filippos is amazing! He is my class prefect and I couldn’t be without him. He is so mature and has lots of common sense, which means he can support the other children really well. He is very thoughtful and helpful, but he also has a strong character and a great sense of humor. The other children see him as a positive role model because he is a great all-rounder: book-smart, sporty, and a good friend”. as his teacher, Ms. Smith, adds.
Additionally, he recently represented ISR admirably when he was interviewed. As part of a visit from Ms. Dagmar Wandt, the Head of the Office for Schools and Education, the Neusser radio accompanied her and asked a few students questions, including Filippos! He not only answered the questions professionally and with a smile on his face, but he also impressed with his articulate words and the positive way he represented ISR. Ms. Poestges, Head of ISR Marketing, says about him, “I am pleased that his teachers suggested Filippos because he has done a great job. He spoke to the reporter in an enthusiastic and professional manner, and we were all very proud of him”. In conclusion, academic coordinator of grade 1, Ms. Ghica, adds “I met Filippos last year when he was in Grade 3. Throughout his academic journey here at ISR, Filippos has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to learning and personal growth. His achievements, both inside and outside the classroom, have been inspiring to everyone around him. His thirst for knowledge is insatiable, evident in his outstanding grades and insightful contributions to class discussions. Well done, Filippos!”
We are very proud to spotlight Filippos, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who, in line with this year’s theme, is striving for “extraordinary achievements” on a daily basis. 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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Sustainable Child Health - Lecture at ISR
Sustainable Child Health – Lecture at ISR
Thursday, 28 September 2023
How can families promote the physical and mental health of children? How can parents, as well as school staff, contribute to children’s responsible use of digital media? These and many other intriguing questions were addressed today in a lecture by Fritjof Nelting, CEO of the Gezeiten Haus Clinic Group.
As a coach, speaker, and mentor, Mr. Nelting supports families on the path to sustainable health. On this occasion, interested families from the primary and secondary levels gathered at ISR to attend Mr. Nelting’s keynote speech. Many ISR staff members also took the opportunity to draw inspiration from Mr. Nelting’s presentation. Following the lecture, families came together to discuss the presentation and to enjoy the evening together.
Mr. Nelting’s visit follows his first highly successful lecture in early May 2023, which he delivered to our Chinese community in Mandarin. Due to the positive feedback, we were delighted to offer our primary and secondary school families the opportunity to participate in an expert’s lecture.
We sincerely thank Mr. Nelting for his time and look forward to hopefully welcoming him back to ISR soon.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Hannah
Spotlight On Our Student Hannah
This week, we spotlight our ninth grader Hannah, who joined ISR in 2019. Hannah stands out as a very determined, creative, caring, and responsible student. Her sports teacher, Ms. Racheva, was enthusiastic to share about Hannah. “I have known Hannah for a few years, and she is one of the most wonderful girls inside and outside. She is always on time, always ready for challenges and always giving her best. Hannah has been an absolute joy to teach, and she is a true team player with a positive attitude. It’s a pleasure to have her in my class. She is full of energy, not only in sport lessons. Hannah is a friendly, polite, kind and a lovely young lady!” Hannah’s positive influence is still remembered by her Middle School teachers, even though she has since joined the Upper School. Head of Middle School, Ms. McLeod, noted that Hannah was a wonderful Middle School student. “Even though she just transitioned to Upper School a few months ago, we already miss her positive attitude and greetings each morning in the hallway. Hannah is not only a hardworking student and role model for her peers, but a kind and welcoming ambassador for new students. I am so pleased that she is involved in the Student Leadership Council which ensures she is still able to positively impact the experience of Middle School students!”
In her role on the Student Leadership Council, Hannah is highly motivated. As part of her duties she also collaborates with the marketing team and has created a new Instagram account for the student organization. Ms. McGee, Student Leadership Advisor, adds, “In addition to being a top student at ISR, Hannah is an energetic and charismatic young lady who has been selected to work as the Deputy Team Leader of the Student Leadership Council’s Press and Media Team. She has already demonstrated that she is a rising star in the council with her new and engaging ideas to create a Social Media platform for SLC. We look forward to seeing where her creativity and hard work helped take the team this year.”
We are very proud to spotlight Hannah, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who, in line with this year’s theme, is striving for “extraordinary achievements” on a daily basis. 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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Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Lasse
Spotlight On Our Student Lasse
This week, we spotlight our seventh-grader, Lasse, who joined ISR in 2016. All the teachers agree on one thing about Lasse: he impresses everyone with his positivity and stands out, particularly because he warmly greets everyone, whether he knows the teacher or not. Ms. McGee, Student Leadership Advisor, also shares this experience, saying, “I have not had the chance to work with him directly, but he has already made a positive impact on me and my colleagues by always greeting us and asking how our day is going.” In addition to his friendly nature, Lasse excels academically and has a great sense of humor. His teacher, Ms. Chroni, remarks, “As Lasse’s math teacher for the second year now, I am delighted to commend him as an exceptional student in our class. He exemplifies outstanding qualities, displaying impeccable manners, articulate communication, a delightful sense of humor, and genuine character. Moreover, Lasse consistently brings positivity to our hallways, radiating a warm smile, which brightens the day for all around him.”
In his free time, Lasse enjoys climbing and attending concerts. Even in his music class, he is inquisitive and contributes with interesting questions and suggestions. Mr. Perez says, “Lasse was one of the first students I met when I started teaching at ISR two years ago. He was a very confident and talkative student. He is always eager to help and assist the teacher and his classmates, whether it’s distributing materials or clarifying instructions. Furthermore, he is respectful, full of curiosity, and with a delightful personality, he is a joy to teach and he is a pro at playing the Stylophone!” In conclusion, his teacher, Mr. Lillywhite, adds, “Lasse has always been a joy to teach and shines like a beacon of positivity in the hallways. His enthusiasm is unmatched, and he carries a genuine interest in the topics in my class that makes him a positive influence that other students often follow.”
We are very proud to spotlight Lasse, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who, in line with this year’s theme, is striving for “extraordinary achievements” on a daily basis. 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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Visit of Ms. Dagmar Wandt, Head of the Office for Schools and Education in Düsseldorf
Visit of Ms. Dagmar Wandt, Head of the Office for Schools and Education in Düsseldorf
Monday, 11 September 2023
Last Friday, we were honored to welcome Ms. Dagmar Wandt, Head of the Office for Schools and Education in Düsseldorf, to ISR.
Ms. Wandt was warmly welcomed by our kindergarten children, who greeted her with a home-made welcome sign, as well as by our ISR Management Team and Head of ISR Parent Network, Caroline Williams. Following her welcome, she was given a tour of the school by our Head of Marketing, Ms. Poestges.
During the kindergarten and school tour, Ms. Wandt was invited to visit two classes in our ISR Primary and Upper School. Accompanied by representatives of the press and radio, our visitors first went to Dr. Mitchell’s 11th-grade class, where the visitors were given an insight into a chemistry lesson. The main focus was on Dr. Mitchell’s modern teaching methods, including the use of the 3D program “Labster” and various simulations. Rosa and Alessandro warmly welcomed Ms. Wandt to their class and explained to her what the class was working on at the moment.
Afterwards, Ms. Wandt visited a class at our ISR Primary School, where our students were engaged in various group projects. Ms. Wandt had the opportunity to observe how AI and VR goggles are used in the classroom to encourage and enable individual learning experiences. Our students Filippos, Felicia, and Noé were happy to explain to Ms. Wandt and our visitors what digital learning at ISR means to them. She was visibly impressed by the state of digitization at ISR, which she reflected on during the exchange with our Academic Heads afterwards.
In the following discussion with School Director Ms. Lyons, Deputy School Director Mr. Cete, Proprietor Mr. Soliman, Head of Marketing Ms. Poestges, our ISR Parent Network Representative Ms. Williams, and our Academic Heads views were exchanged on trends in education, digitalization in the classroom, and the importance of support programs for the well-being of students.
We sincerely thank Ms. Wandt for the visit, her commitment to education, especially in the implementation of technology in the classroom, and her dedicated efforts to positively influence educational programs in the region. We look forward to further deepening the bond with the city of Düsseldorf.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Sophie
Spotlight On Our Student Sophie
This week, we spotlight our third-grader Sophie, who joined ISR in Kindergarten. Since then, she has made significant progress during her time at ISR through hard work and dedication. Her teacher Ms. Vittin says about her “Sophie is a bright and cheerful young learner, who is always eager to learn. She works well with others and has her own funny sense of humor. Sophie also plays tennis, loves horses, and enjoys drawing – she is a great addition to our class.”
In addition, Sophie has a helpful nature and enjoys her time at ISR, especially with her friends. According to supervisor Mr. Mo, “She is often seen with her friends in the school playground, picnicking together and enjoying those moments.” Sophie always has a smile on her face and shines positivity. Especially, her friends appreciate her funny character and the fact, that she is always there for them.
We are very proud to spotlight Sophie, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who, in line with this year’s theme, is striving for “extraordinary achievements” on a daily basis. 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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Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Berhan
Spotlight On Our Student Berhan
This week, we spotlight our eleventh-grader Berhan, who joined ISR in grade 6. He has a great sense of humor and stands out for his friendly and helpful character. In addition, he is academically talented and recently received great results on his IGCSE exams. In his role as a big brother, he reflects a role model figure and is very successful in academics overall. “Berhan is a passionate student of physics. He dedicates his time both in and outside of the classroom to furthering his understanding of the subject with a particular interest in quantum physics. A pleasure to teach.” as Mr. O´Brian adds.
His former teacher, Mr. Gottlin, says about him “Berhan was in the 7B homeroom in middle school, and of course was the typical middle school kid! Always full of energy, smiling, and an active member of our homeroom. Since then, it has been a positive trajectory for Berhan, as I appreciate seeing him be involved in the school, still smiling, and one of my former homeroom students who always says “Hello” when we pass in the halls! To me, that is the sign of a young man who has a bright future ahead of him.”
We are very proud to spotlight Berhan, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who, in line with this year’s theme, is striving for “extraordinary achievements” on a daily basis. 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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