Turkish Children's Festival at ISR
Turkish International Children’s Festival at ISR
Friday, April 26th 2024
Last Friday, our Turkish Community organized another successful Children’s Festival at ISR, which was well attended by many children and parents. We were privileged to extend a warm welcome to our esteemed guests, Turkish Consul General Mr. Ali Ihsan Izbul, and Turkish Educational Attaché, Mrs. Gamze Bozgöz, who joined us at this wonderful event. Attendees enjoyed several lively stage performances and indulged in an authentic Turkish buffet, which offered many Turkish delicacies. The children were invited to play outside in a bouncy castle and have their faces painted by our dedicated SLC student volunteers. Another exciting highlight was the on-site raffle, offering children the chance to win many fun prizes.
We extend our gratitude to the Turkish community for organizing this memorable event, which once again brought our ISR Family closer together! Furthermore, we wish to thank Consul General Mr. Ali Ihsan Izbul and Educational Attaché, Mrs. Gamze Bozgöz for taking their time to be a part of this year’s Turkish Children’s Festival.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Lara
Spotlight On Our Student Lara
This week, we are proud to spotlight our tenth-grader Lara.
Lara joined ISR in 2018 and is well liked by both her teachers and fellow students. She is a diligent student who works well in teams and gives back to the community.
Her music teacher, Mr. Perez, says, “Lara is the type of student that makes you love your job as a teacher. She challenges you to do your best because she always wants to learn more and more, but at the same time it is so enjoyable to teach her because she takes her responsibilities seriously and does her part as a student. But beyond that, she is a good classmate always willing to collaborate in whatever is possible. She is organised, hardworking, efficient, team-player, respectful, calm, brilliant. An amazing ambassador of the ISR Community!”
Lara was nominated for the Spotlight by Ms. Hautz who says, “Lara is a quiet student but works hard thoroughly in and out of the classroom. She is a caring and thoughtful student. She gives piano concerts at school and at elderly homes.”
Ms. Przybylski, who was Lara’s first German teacher when she started at ISR has this to say about her, “Ever since her first day at ISR, Lara has always been noted for her outstanding academic skills and strong determination. Despite her quiet nature, Lara’s dedication and talent shine through her excellent grades. She’s always respectful and polite, hard-working, and enthusiastic, making her a role model for other students. With her quiet confidence and commitment to learning, Lara inspires us all to do our best.”
We are proud to spotlight Lara, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
The ISR Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our students from the ISR Community every Friday, who embodies our guiding principle “We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters” by consistently surpassing themselves. Whether through outstanding academic achievements, exceptional dedication, or remarkable character traits – we take pride in having already showcased hundreds of students – and there is more to look forward to every week!
Our Student Spotlights
Successful ISR Arts Evening
Successful ISR Arts Evening
Thursday, 25 April 2024
We had the pleasure to host our annual Arts Evening last Thursday, where our students in Middle and Upper school entertained the audience with wonderful musical performances featuring piano, bassoon, violin, saxophone, tuba, and lots more. There was also a variety of theatre and traditional dance and music performances, as well as a visual art display of works created by our students in Middle and Upper school. A huge thank you goes out to all the performers and our staff members who organized the event and prepared the students so well for their performances; notably Abner Perez, Stephanie Bucher, Sarah Ewing, Johanna Henebry, Simona Schultz, Schelaine Bennet, and Oxana Koppers. We wish to thank our guests who join us for our Arts Evening – you were an amazingly appreciative audience. It was a most memorable evening, and we hope that all our guests and performers enjoyed themselves as much as we did.
Künstliche Intelligenz im Klassenzimmer
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Olivia
Spotlight On Our Student Olivia
This week, we are proud to spotlight our first-grader Olivia.
Olivia joined our ISR Kindergarten in Düsseldorf in 2020 and is now standing out in her first-grade class at ISR Neuss.
Ms. Ghica, the Academic Coordinator for Grade 1, was excited to nominate Olivia for this week’s spotlight: “It’s with great pleasure that we shine a spotlight on Olivia, one of our exceptional Grade 1 students! Olivia’s presence in the classroom has been nothing short of inspiring, both academically and in her interactions with her classmates. Inside the classroom, Olivia consistently demonstrates a thirst for knowledge that is truly remarkable for her age. Her enthusiasm for learning is infectious, and she eagerly participates in discussions, always offering insightful contributions. Beyond her academic excellence, Olivia’s kindness and empathy shine brightly in her interactions with others. She is always quick to offer a helping hand to her classmates, fostering a sense of community and support within her classroom. Keep up the fantastic work, Olivia!”
Olivia’s first grade teacher, Ms. Vosters, adds: “Olivia is a kind and empathetic little girl. She never hesitates to help anyone and is always aware of her peers’ feelings. She works neatly and enjoys her days at school. She plays with lots of children and always includes others. Olivia comes from Denmark and is very proud of her country, she often shares lots of interesting stories about this beautiful country. It’s been so nice having Olivia in our class and I know she will continue to spread her joy.”
Olivia also stood out during her time in kindergarten. Her teacher, Ms Andrada, had many good things to say. “Olivia was always good at telling funny stories and was always happy and smiling. She had many friends across the kindergarten and was a well-respected member of her group. Olivia was helpful, kind, and generous and would always assist the Educator with any activity she was tasked with. We would like to congratulate Olivia on being nominated for the Student Spotlight and we wish her every success!”
We are proud to spotlight Olivia, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
The ISR Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our students from the ISR Community every Friday, who embodies our guiding principle “We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters” by consistently surpassing themselves. Whether through outstanding academic achievements, exceptional dedication, or remarkable character traits – we take pride in having already showcased hundreds of students – and there is more to look forward to every week!
Our Student Spotlights
Eid al-Fitr/Ramazan Bayramı Celebration at ISR
Eid al-Fitr/Ramazan Bayramı Celebration at ISR
Friday, 12 April 2024
As part of the Eid al-Fitr/Ramazan Bayramı Celebrations, our dedicated Muslim Community at ISR got together and organized a special surprise for our students last Friday. The Community gathered in our Entrance Hall and greeted our students warmly after school by handing out sweets to share the tradition with our international community. During the traditional festivities, families gather to share traditional foods among friends and relatives to celebrate Eid al-Fitr/Ramazan Bayramı.
Sharing this celebration with our community has become a cherished tradition at ISR and we sincerely thank our dedicated students and their families for their efforts and organization. At ISR, we are proud of our international community and appreciate the opportunity to participate in and honor the many traditions of our families that they cherish from all over the world!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Anna
Spotlight On Our Student Anna
This week, we are proud to spotlight our fifth-grader Anna.
Anna joined ISR in 2018 and is an exceptional student! She is respected by her friends and teachers alike.
Her German teacher, Ms. Scholz, says, “Anna is an outstanding student, not only from an academic point of view. She is always in a good mood and enriches the lessons with good contributions and infectious enthusiasm. Anna accepts every challenge and tackles all subjects with vigour. She is always a great team player in her interactions with her classmates. Due to her uncomplicated and cheerful nature, it is an absolute enrichment to have her in the classroom”.
Anna’s Music teacher, Mr. Perez, adds, “Anna is an amazing student. Full of energy and kindness. Always keen to learn and go beyond what is expected. She is very responsible, organized and more than anything, humble.”
Ms. Duenas, who had Anna in her Kindergarten class, says, “Anna was in KG with me in 2018-2019. She was always very hardworking, kind, diligent, and very respectful towards others. She was wonderful to have, and we still greet each other in passing.”
Ms. Morris, a member of our Primary School Team at ISR, has great additional things to add about the fifth grader. “She has always been a bright, inquisitive, energetic presence in the classroom. She is an incredibly empathetic student, always considering the equitability and fairness of a situation for everyone involved. In Grade 1, she even formed a club with a few other students to help clean up the playground during break times as a way to help our planet. Anna perfectly exemplifies our motto, ‘It’s cool to be good!’.”
We are proud to spotlight Anna, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
The ISR Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our students from the ISR Community every Friday, who embodies our guiding principle “We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters” by consistently surpassing themselves. Whether through outstanding academic achievements, exceptional dedication, or remarkable character traits – we take pride in having already showcased hundreds of students – and there is more to look forward to every week!
Our Student Spotlights
