This week, we spotlight our twelfth-grader Justus, who joined ISR in Kindergarten. Justus has an all-round aptitude which allows him to succeed at whatever he puts his mind to. This doesn’t happen without the tremendous amount of work he puts into his own learning and development. He has a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. Justus is a positive, enthusiastic, respectful and hardworking student. “I first taught Justus as his sixth grade English teacher, where he introduced himself as a cheerful, bright, funny, and helpful young man.  I’m happy to say as his grade 12 homeroom teacher that he has maintained and honed those qualities over those six years at ISR. He is the definition of a well-rounded student, a renaissance man who excels in and out of the classroom, whether doing complex math and physics equations or on the football pitch.  I’m happy to have taught him and enjoy the morning conversations in homeroom where he always brings a positive vibe to the environment.”, as his teacher Mr. McGee adds.

In addition, he has always impressed with his impeccable manners and great sense of humor. He is motivated and very focused on success, but never forgets to be kind and generous to those around him, as his teacher Ms. Leach, who knows him since grade 9, confirmed. Justus also has been involved in CAS and his program was designed around sports activities as it is his passion. He also took part in tutoring projects and the “Big Brother/Big Sister” project. There he supported younger students in their daily life at ISR. “I´ve been with him on a million class trips, and it is a pleasure working with him ever since middle school and see him grow into what he is today.” as his CAS teacher Mr. Urban adds. His teacher Mr. Lysewycz says in conclusion, “Justus’s growth and development as a student of language and literature has been nothing short of exponential. I think that Grade 12 marked a considerable shift in his commitment to academic excellence, and his latest results in English herald new heights of achievement. It has been exciting to witness this development and I look forward to seeing how far he’ll go.”

This week, we spotlight our third-grader Lucas, who joined ISR this year. Lucas is a very kind and hardworking student. He is respectful and determined and always helps his classmates. In class, he actively participates and always pays close attention to detail. Lucas is a very motivated student who is eager to learn. “Lucas joined Grade 3 at ISR this school year. He works diligently every day to improve his English language and is also a kind and caring classmate and friend. He is creative, artistic and a wonderful addition to the ISR Family!“ as Ms. Palmieri adds.

Lucas’ passion belongs to football. He plays football in a club and his favorite football team is Atletico Madrid. In general, he is very athletic and also convinces his PE teacher Ms. Racheva through his achievements. “This is Lucas’s first year at ISR, and I am so happy to teach him. He is already a Sports Star for Term 1, which means he got an Award Certificate for excellence in Sport. Lucas is a role model student – listening, performing, and a team leader. His behavior during the PE lessons is outstanding. He is always ready to learn and try new things. Lucas loves sport and he enjoys every lesson.”

This week, we spotlight our fourth-grader Raghav, who joined ISR in kindergarten. Raghav is a kind student who is always doing the right. He is excellent at managing himself academically and has a positive attitude toward learning. He proves his diligence through studying, which leads to his high scores. In addition, he is very enthusiastic about what he learns and never gets distracted, or misses important details. 

His teacher, Ms. Osterlein, adds “Raghav’s characteristic exceeds in all aspects-punctual, caring, open-mindedness, empathy, and much more.  Raghav is always punctual and the first one to be ready to start each class period. Students need to complete their tasks on time and be punctual to manage their time effectively from the very beginning of class to the end. It is not easy to master this quality, but Raghav gives all his efforts to always do his best for his studies, classmates, and teacher. Raghav’s passion to learn every day helps him be a star student. He truly is a unique person and always willing to help his peers without wanting anything in return. I hope he will always be consistent and continues to give 100% effort into all the things that he does. Most of all his open-minded and positive attitude continues to flourish!”  

This week, we spotlight our eleventh-grader Nataliia, who joined ISR in grade 9. Since then, she has convinced her teachers and classmates of her positive nature and kindness. She is a hard-working student and is also part of the SLOⓇ Leadership Team. In her role, she shows responsibility and leadership skills, as she motivates and supports classmates in various projects. “She is a lovely student to work with”, as Ms. Gander, Student Life Coordinator, adds. She is very involved and actively shapes daily life at ISR through her role in the SLOⓇ department. In addition, she stands out for her openness, commitment, and determination.

Nataliia is one of the most positive students in the IB1 cohort. She exudes optimism and her infectious good nature makes her a pleasure to teach. Furthermore, she is always quick to be helpful with any projects outside of class, as evidenced by her SLOⓇ roles and her willingness to volunteer to work with teachers and peers. I know that if I need a helping hand with any project, she is a reliable person to turn to.” as her teacher Mr. McGee adds.