Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Mian
Spotlight On Our Student Mian
This week, we are proud to feature our eighth grader, Mian, in the ISR Student Spotlight. Mian joined ISR in 2024 and recently won first prize in the 13-year-old age category of the International Peace Poster Project, organized by our ISR Art Department and sponsored by the Lions Club Neuss Novaesia.
Mian was nominated for the Spotlight by her German teacher, Ms. Przybylski, who shares:
“Any teacher will be happy to have Mian in their class, as she is exceptionally responsible, hard-working, creative, and bright, while remaining kind, patient, and humble. She enjoys having a bit of fun while learning and retains concepts very well. Mian is open to learning new things every day, and she approaches challenges with enthusiasm and curiosity. As her German teacher, I am very much looking forward to seeing Mian continue to grow, develop her fluency in the language, and succeed on any path she may choose.”
Mian’s P.E. teacher, Ms. Racheva, adds:
“It is a privilege to have Mian in my P.E. class. She consistently shows impressive effort and a genuinely positive attitude during P.E. lessons, always approaching challenges with focus and determination. Her reliability, quiet leadership, and respectful behavior set a wonderful example for her peers. She brings the same steady maturity and kindness to the rest of her school day, making her a joy to teach.”
Mr. McGowan, who often covers Mian’s class, explains:
“Mian is always a positive and polite student who approaches her learning with a remarkably motivated and impressive attitude. In class, she has always stood out both for her effort and her creative approach to tasks. She very much deserves her place in the Student Spotlight!”
Mian’s Music teacher, Dr. Perez, enthusiastically adds:
“Mian is an outstanding Music student – not only in her academic performance, but also in her attitude towards learning, collaborating in class, embracing new topics, and going beyond what is expected. She is respectful and cordial, and she is an absolute asset to the ISR community.”
We are proud to spotlight Mian as 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!
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Der Lions Club Neuss Novaesia nominiert das Plakat-Kunstwerk einer Schülerin der ISR Neuss für die nächste Runde auf nationaler Ebene
Der Lions Club Neuss Novaesia nominiert das Plakat-Kunstwerk einer Schülerin der ISR Neuss für die nächste Runde auf nationaler Ebene
Bei dem diesjährigen Peace-Poster-Wettbewerb des Lions Club International gewann das Plakat einer Schülerin der ISR Neuss den regionalen Vorentscheid und wurde für die nächste, deutschlandweit ausgetragene Entscheidungsrunde nominiert. Mit ihrem Kunstwerk zu dem Thema ‚Together as one‘ (‚Miteinander. Einig‘ ) erreichte die 12-Jährige Olivia als einzige Teilnehmerin aus der Region diese nächste Ausscheidungsrunde. „Das ist ein verdienter Lohn für Olivias großes Engagement“, freut sich Simona Schultz, Kunstlehrerin an der ISR International School on the Rhine über den Erfolg der Siebtklässlerin: „Olivias Interesse an Kunst war stets unübersehbar und sie nutzte begierig jede gegebene Möglichkeit, ihre Begabung an der ISR weiterzuentwickeln.“ So hat Olivia als Mitglied des von Simona Schultz geleiteten ISR Art Clubs die unterschiedlichsten Kunst-Richtungen ausprobiert und dabei immer wieder kreative sowie originelle Ideen umgesetzt. Bei dem jetzigen Wettbewerbs-Plakat hat sie vor allem ausdrucksstarke Farben und starke Kontraste für ihre treffende und kraftvolle Botschaft genutzt.
Nach der Deutschland-Entscheidung werden dann im Frühjahr des kommenden Jahres auch die Sieger am internationalen Lions Club Wettbewerb verkündet. “Angesichts des beeindruckenden Motivs und der kreativen Umsetzung hat Olivia sowohl bei der nationalen als auch der weltweiten Prämierung durchaus eine Chance“, sagt Bettina Schulenberg, Verantwortliche für das Projekt “Friedensplakat-Wettbewerb” vom Lions Club Neuss Novaesia, der den internationalen Kunstwettbewerb in den Altersklassen 11, 12 und 13 Jahre auch in diesem Jahr in der Region Niederrhein ausgerichtet hat: „Wir sind beeindruckt, wie intensiv sich die Kinder mit dem Thema ‚Miteinander.Einig‘ beschäftigt haben. Die große Anzahl toller, künstlerisch gestalteter Plakate hat die Auswahl richtig schwer gemacht”
Seit über drei Jahrzehnten veranstalten die Lions Clubs diesen weltweit organisierten Kunstwettbewerb. Alle regionalen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer – auch die in diesem Jahr 37 an der ISR Neuss – erhielten für ihre großartigen Arbeiten eine Anerkennungsurkunde des Lions Club Neuss Novaesia. Kunstlehrerin Simona Schultz lobte vor allem die große Motivation der Schülerinnen und Schüler: „Die gerade politisch aktuell große Bedeutung dieses Themas war den Schülerinnen und Schülern sofort bewusst, auch wenn die Interpretationen künstlerisch je nach Herkunft und Kulturkreisen auseinandergingen. Diese verschiedenen Sichtweisen sind ja aber eine wichtige Eigenart der Kunst und sorgen für Diskussionen.“ Eine vielfältige Umsetzung war dabei gewährleistet: Insgesamt lernen an der ISR an den Standorten Neuss, Düsseldorf und Meerbusch 1.200 Kinder und Jugendliche aus 60 Nationen.
Für Peter Soliman, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der ISR, ist der Kunstwettbewerb ein gutes Beispiel dafür, wie die Schülerinnen und Schüler an der ISR ganzheitlich gefördert werden. „Um auf das Leben gut vorbereitet zu werden, sind Erfolge in allen Bereichen wichtig und dass die Schülerinnen und Schüler die Möglichkeit haben, ihre Talente auszubauen. Und manchmal entwickelt sich daraus dann sogar eine Profession. Es gibt zum Beispiel eine Absolventin, die inzwischen ihre eigene Galerie erfolgreich eröffnet hat.“
Disclaimer
Die ISR International School on the Rhine GmbH mit Sitz in Neuss ist eine privat geführte internationale Ganztagsschule. Über 1.200 Schülerinnen und Schüler aus der Region und aus aller Welt bereiten sich gemeinsam auf international anerkannte Schulabschlüsse vor. Akademische Exzellenz und Charakterbildung stehen im Zentrum der Ausbildung und qualifizieren für ein Studium an führenden Universitäten in Deutschland und weltweit. Für jüngere Kinder bietet die ISR einen internationalen Kindergarten auf dem ISR-Campus in Neuss, in Düsseldorf-Niederkassel sowie eine deutschsprachige Dependance in Meerbusch-Büderich. In naher Zukunft eröffnet zudem eine weitere internationale Elementary School (Klassenstufen 1 bis 6) der ISR in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. Düsseldorf wird damit der zweite Haupt-Standort der ISR. Anfragen zu Kindergarten, Grundschule und weiterführender Schule werden ganzjährig entgegengenommen: admissions@isr-school.de.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Mia
Spotlight On Our Student Mia
This week, we are proud to feature our seventh grader, Mia, as the ISR Student Spotlight. Mia joined ISR in 2020 and has continually impressed her teachers, quickly becoming a steadfast role model for her peers.
Mr. Darren Kirk, ISR Physics Teacher, shares: “Mia is very hardworking and has made an excellent start to her secondary school experience in science.”
Ms. Smith, ISR Mathematics Coordinator for Grades 1 to 4 and Mia’s Grade 4 Homeroom teacher, adds: “I remember Mia from when I first met her in Grade 3 – she was so sweet, but still very shy. Never could I have imagined just how much she would grow from that quiet, little girl into the confident, conscientious Grade 7 student she is today. She has faced every challenge with real determination and resilience. Mia, I know you will succeed at whatever you put your mind to, because you have the personal qualities to overcome any barrier. I still have the card you gave me, where you wrote an acrostic poem of my name, so here’s yours: Meritorious – Inspirational – Awesome.”
Ms. Gadea-Corrales, Mia’s Spanish Teacher, reports: “Mia is an absolute pleasure to work with. She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, approaches every task with dedication, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Her positive attitude and genuine kindness make her a valuable member of any classroom. I am very happy to have her as a part of my homeroom.”
Mia’s dedication, growth, and positive impact on our school community truly embody the spirit of ISR. We are proud to celebrate her achievements and look forward to seeing all the wonderful things she will accomplish in the years to come. Keep shining, Mia!
We are proud to spotlight Mia as 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!
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International Peace Poster Contest by the Lions Club Novaesia: ISR Participates for the Second Time
International Peace Poster Contest by the Lions Club Novaesia: ISR Participates for the Second Time
After the incredible success of our student Arjun last year – who was among the top 23 winners worldwide and secured first place from Germany – ISR once again saw an enthusiastic participation in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. This year, 38 students took part, and on Wednesday the voting for the best poster in the age groups 11, 12, and 13 was held at ISR. We are proud to announce this year’s winners, who received the most votes in their respective age categories: Xuanya, age 11; Olivia, age 12; and Mian, age 13.
This inspiring international competition, brought to ISR by Bettina Schulenberg, President of the Lions Club Neuss Novaesia and former ISR Parent, invites children to share their visions of peace through art. ISR remains the only school in Neuss participating in this longstanding project, supported by the Lions Club for over 30 years.
Under the dedicated guidance of our ISR Art Teacher Ms. Schulz, all participating students poured their creativity into interpreting this year’s theme, “Together. United”. Selecting the winners was no easy task, as every poster was both thoughtful and artistically impressive.
Our winners will now advance to the next level of judging by the Lions Club District Governor and Council Chairperson, with the possibility of moving on to the international competition.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all participants for their dedication and creativity!
A heartfelt thank you goes to the Lions Club Neuss Novaesia for bringing this remarkable project to ISR, to Ms. Schulz for her excellent mentorship, and to all our students who brought the theme “Together. United” to life. Their enthusiasm truly embodies our motto at ISR: It’s cool to be good!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Varvara
Spotlight On Our Student Varvara
This week, we are proud to feature our sixth grader, Varvara, in the ISR Student Spotlight. Varvara joined ISR in 2023 and has continuously impressed her teachers, becoming a steadfast role model for her peers.
Varvara was nominated for the Spotlight by her Homeroom teacher, Ms. Codina, who shares:
“I’ve had the privilege of teaching Varvara for two years in a row. In that time, I have seen her grow into a remarkably capable young girl. I always know Varvara will do her very best. She continually surprises me with her growth and determination. She is a role model to her classmates and an excellent mentor to others. She is kind to everyone –outgoing, bold, and unafraid to be her true self. She consistently pushes herself, rises to every challenge, and shows tremendous perseverance when learning new topics or developing new skills. Varvara excels in every academic subject and is one of the top performers in our class. She truly embodies our motto, ‘It’s cool to be good,’ because she is so cool, and so, so good: a good student, a good friend, and a good person. Varvara is an unstoppable force of intellect and personality, and I am confident she will reach unimaginable heights as she continues to grow.”
Varvara’s P.E. teacher, Ms. Levison, adds:
Varvara is a very kind-hearted student who includes everyone in activities and team games during the Basketball SEA. She always has a positive outlook, and it is a pleasure to have her be a part of the group.
Ms. Sayers Varvara’s Fourth Grade Homeroom teacher, fondly recalls:
I had the pleasure of being Varvara’s Homeroom teacher in Grade 4. From quiet beginnings, I watched her grow in confidence throughout the year. She was always willing to listen to advice and eager to improve in all subjects. She was also extremely kind and helpful, frequently volunteering for classroom tasks. Varvara truly embodies the school motto, ‘It’s cool to be good’, and it has been a pleasure to see her succeed!
Varvara’s MUN Advisor, Ms. McGee, enthusiastically adds:
I would like to commend Varvara for her excellent contributions to the ISR MUN on the Rhine Conference last week. She volunteered to serve as an Admin across several committees and quickly became a strong support for both Delegates and Chairs. Whether she was organizing materials, delivering notes, or helping to secure the door during voting procedures, she made a meaningful impact throughout the event. We hope she joins us for Junior MUN next school year!
We are proud to spotlight Varvara as 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!
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Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Leni
Spotlight On Our Student Leni
This week, we are proud to shine our ISR Student Spotlight on Leni, an outstanding eleventh grader who joined ISR in 2017.
Leni was nominated for the ISR Student Spotlight by her IB Mathematics teacher, Mr. Kheir, who shares:
“Leni is a strong, diligent student who confidently asks questions when in doubt, participates actively in class discussions, and demonstrates great maturity in balancing her academic and social life. Her activities outside of school, such as horse riding, highlight her commitment to achieving her personal best. Leni is independent, works well in groups, and shows exceptional academic potential. We are delighted to have her at ISR.”
Her IB English teacher, Mr. McGowan, adds:
“I am lucky enough to teach Leni in English, and her positive attitude, willingness to ask questions, and consistent effort are truly impressive. She approaches every lesson with a smile and a curiosity that enriches class discussions and deepens her engagement with our texts and tasks. Leni is friendly, polite, and always greets others warmly at the start and end of the day.”
Ms. Bucher, Leni’s former Elementary School Music teacher, fondly recalls:
“I remember when Leni first joined ISR in Grade 3. She was thoughtful and reserved as she adjusted to a new environment, and she was warmly supported by her nurturing homeroom teacher and caring classmates. She embraced every opportunity and never gave up. Little by little, Leni’s confidence blossomed. She excelled academically and became a wonderful friend to others. It is inspiring to see how she has grown into such a confident person and role model.”
We are proud to spotlight Leni as 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!
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