Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Nala
Spotlight On Our Student Nala
This week, we spotlight our third-grader Nala, who has been a part of ISR since kindergarten. Nala truly embodies sunshine with her friendly and helpful personality. During lessons, she shows great enthusiasm and impresses not only with her charming nature but also academically. “She has shown remarkable academic improvement over the past few months. Her sweet smile brightens up the room!” remarks Ms. Ewing, her teacher. Ms. Lorenzen, her German teacher, adds “Nala was in my grade 1 class and I was so excited to see her come back to ISR last year. She is a true ray of sunshine with a big heart for her friends and teachers. She is very creative, caring and loving and I’m very proud of her for all her achievements. Moving into grade 4 she will continue to grow and learn and we will see even more amazing things from her. “
For a brief period, Nala temporarily left ISR, and there was immense joy on her return. Supervisor Mr. Mo also remembers the moment. “Everyone was thrilled to have Nala back with our ISR Family.” Ms. Morris, Head of Curriculum Development in the Primary School, expresses her admiration for Nala, saying, “Nala is an incredible student and a delight to have at ISR. I’ve known her since grade 1, and she has grown immensely over the past two years. Nala is exceptionally friendly and compassionate, always caring for others. She possesses a creative mind and actively participates in the classroom. Nala exemplifies our motto, ‘It is cool to be good!'”
We are very proud to spotlight Nala, 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 Arda
Spotlight On Our Student Arda
This week, we spotlight our eighth-grader Arda, who joined ISR in Grade 3. Arda is a helpful student who has developed very positively during his time at ISR, as Supervisor Mr. Mohammed confirms. In addition, he is an energetic student, who is always interested in sharing experiences with his classmates and teachers. Arda is always smiling and has a great sense of humor. During his breaks, he loves playing volleyball at our beach volleyball court and enjoys his time with his classmates. His math teacher, Mr. Nisic, says about him, “I’m delighted that we put the spotlight on Arda, a remarkable student who shines in so many ways! Arda’s zest for learning and ability to connect with others make him an invaluable asset to our classroom community. He is usually one step ahead when it comes to learning new materials. But, beyond his great math skills, Arda’s vibrant personality and insatiable curiosity draw a crowd wherever he goes!”
Also, his teacher Mr. Lillywhite is fascinated by his love of learning. “Arda has a refreshing enthusiasm and love of learning that instills his classes with positivity. He is a diligent worker who often goes over and above the requirements for the class and shows the promise of a top-tier performer. His interest in academics and inquisitive personality make him a joy to teach and a positive force in the classroom.” Currently, Arda is in his last year of middle school. Ms. McLeod, head of the middle school at ISR, is also convinced that his success story will continue in the upper school. “I have had the pleasure of getting to know Arda during his four years in middle school. He has made momentous progress and development and has become a very mature young man. I am sure that he will find success in Upper School next year, as he has already formed the foundation of a hard-working & dedicated student.”
We are very proud to spotlight Arda, 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 Kristina
Spotlight On Our Student Kristina
This week, we spotlight our twelfth-grader Kristina, who joined ISR in kindergarten. Kristina is already part of the ISR Family for almost twelve years and will graduate this school year. Through her journey at ISR, there are many beautiful memories to recall and mutual appreciation with her teachers. “Kristina has always been a pleasure to teach, and it has been wonderful to see her develop and grow over her time at ISR. As her English teacher, I was always impressed with her writing and analytical skills and her ability to think critically and above all independently. Kristina is curious, thoughtful, and empathic and takes on responsibility with a smile.”, as Ms. Leach says. Mr. Bates adds, “Kristina has been an absolute pleasure to teach. She is always willing to help and I know that I can completely rely on her for any assistance that I need. In class, I am always trying to catch her out: When I think she is not listening, I jump to quiz her on what I have just been talking about and, unfortunately, she always knows! (I have never won that game) Kristina is a very good listener – a very good multitasker, and she is a charming, dedicated student who is confidently making her own path. I wish her all the luck in the future.”
Mr. Lillywhite knows her since grade 8 and describes her as an outstanding student. “She is always considerate of her peers and devoted to academic improvement. Her growth and maturity as a person over the last few years is commendable; as is her independent spirit and drive to succeed.” Ms. Racheva, PE teacher at ISR, knows Kristina for incredibly 10 years. “She has grown up from a little girl to a beautiful, independent young lady. She always has a smile that makes your day and she is super kind and polite all the time. Kristina accepts all the responsibility both in and out of school and she is self-motivated and organizes her own time management. In addition, she is independent in decision-making and has become a lifelong learner. It was a privilege and honour to have her as my student and I’m excited to see what she will achieve in the future.”
We are very proud to spotlight Kristina, 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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Another Successful ISR Spring Festival
ISR International Spring Festival 2023
Saturday, 6 May 2023
What a wonderful Saturday we spent together at ISR this weekend for our annual ISR International Spring Festival; a celebration of our school community’s diversity, creativity, and commitment to excellence in education!
The campus was filled with laughter and joy as we welcomed over 1,000 guests on this glorious sunny day!
Our students presented many different projects that they have undertaken this year – from art to a student competition “The Art of Pi” and many more inspiring projects and activities for our visitors. Our teachers outdid themselves with hands-on activities that got students excited about their subjects, promoting learning and inspiring curiosity. Artificial Intelligence was also a significant theme this year and was featured in a variety of subjects to highlight the importance of technological literacy and innovation in today’s world.
In addition, a wide range of activities awaited the children in our schoolyard – from an impressive inflatable pirate ship and an obstacle course to pony rides, a lovingly designed stage program as well as an exciting scavenger hunt; there was a lot to see and explore!
Our student Jasmin led our guests through the varied program as Master of Ceremony and, together with her SLO® team, gave the children a special treat at the end when she handed out the raffle gifts.
Food was in abundance with an excellent selection provided by our parent network’s Taste of the World Buffet. Here visitors could taste local delights from all over the world, from Germany, Turkey, India, cuisine from the Mediterranean and Russian-speaking Communities, America, China, and Japan. Cold drinks, coffees and cookies were supplied by Broich Catering, and we had wonderful barista coffee from an Italian Coffee Bike.
Rounding out the beautiful event were our dedicated cooperation partners that we had the pleasure of welcoming on the day! We thank our partners for their time and visit on Saturday:
Ballet for girls, boys, & adults by Claudia Peltzer, Musicbox Oxana, RKM740, Amerika Haus NRW, Zweelo, Dr. Beate Jürgens & Partner Zahnärzte, PSV, Broich Catering, DEG, Lions Club Neuss Novaesia
and Melanie Osterried Photography for the amazing photos.
Events like the ISR International Spring Festival help us to strengthen our ties and build new connections at the same time. It is through such events that we can celebrate our shared values, traditions, and aspirations, and foster a sense of belonging and togetherness.
A thoroughly successful family event for all – and we’re already looking forward to our next community events at ISR!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Kaushal
Spotlight On Our Student Kaushal
This week, we spotlight our ninth-grader Kaushal, who joined ISR last year. In his short time at ISR Kaushal has impressed the teaching team with his respectful, kind and helpful personality. He regularly demonstrates positive social skills; he always participates in class activities and cooperates with his classmates. During class, he is very engaged as Mr. O´Brian, his physics teacher, confirms, “Kaushal is a pleasure to teach. He is always engaged in his physics lessons, eager to learn as much as he can. He is polite, friendly, and good-natured.” Kaushal is not only engaged in class, he recently supported the ISR Marketing Department at an event. “It was a pleasure getting to know Kaushal and his friendly and positive attitude. He was a huge support and actively exchanged with the visitors. He ideally represents the ISR values and I am pretty sure the future is bright for Kaushal”, adds Ms. Borchers, Marketing & Events Specialist.
Mr. O’Reilly, Exams Officer, say about him “Kaushal is a fantastic student who is very polite and always seems to have a positive and happy attitude, he joined ISR this school year and has made a seamless transition to ISR academically and socially with his grade 9 peers. He really came out of his shell during the class trip to Berlin, where he took charge and helped Ms. Megal and myself navigate the streets of Berlin to find our restaurant for dinner one evening.”
We are very proud to spotlight Kaushal, 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 Soji
Spotlight On Our Student Soji
This week, we spotlight our fourth-grader Soji, who joined ISR in Grade 1. Soji is an energetic student with a positive and resilient personality. Ms. Morris, Head of Curriculum Development of Primary says that “Soji is a wonderful student with a bubbly personality. He is always excited to come to school and especially enjoys music lessons. It is a joy to watch Soji learn and grow at ISR!” He already shows leadership skills and stands out for his friendly in helpful nature. His class teacher, Ms. Voster adds “Soji is such a talented and humble pianist. He is dedicated and works hard. He is an avid reader and good sportsman with a great sense of humour.”
In addition to his athletic skills, he is a talented musician and has been making music for several years together with his family. Last year, he accompanied ISR to an event and performed there with his family. He showed not only great talent, but also courage to perform in front of such a large audience. His music teacher, Mrs. Bucher, concludes ”Soji is an amazing musician! Keep an eye on this rising star. He also really loves to have fun.”
We are very proud to spotlight Soji, 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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Another Successful Participation in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Meerbusch
Another Successful Participation in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Meerbusch
Sunday, 23 April 2023
On a beautiful Sunday, ISR once again participated in the vibrant Kirschblütenfest in Meerbusch. This year, our dedicated students were there to represent our school and bring smiles to the faces of younger visitors with their creative face painting and glitter tattoos. We were thrilled to see how the children’s faces lit up as they admired their new, colorful decorations.
Our VR goggles were also a hit at the festival, allowing us to demonstrate the modern technology that we use in our classrooms. Children and adults alike were amazed by the virtual reality experience and its potential for learning and exploration. It was wonderful to see how eager and curious everyone was to learn more about our educational approach.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our committed students for their dedication and enthusiasm in representing ISR at the festival. We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the organizers of the 3rd Kirschblütenfest for hosting such a wonderful event and providing us with the opportunity to connect with the local community. Lastly, we would like to thank all the families who visited our booth, and we hope to see you soon at ISR to learn more about our exceptional educational program.
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Linda
Spotlight On Our Student Linda
This week, we spotlight our eleventh grader Linda, who joined ISR in Grade 9. Linda is an intelligent young woman who is currently in IBDP Year 1 and aims to study Law in Germany. She is a role model for her peers and is recognized by her teachers for being kind, thoughtful, and reflective. In addition to focusing on her academic studies, Linda takes on leadership roles in the Model United Nations, SLC, and Mock Trials. ISR Student Life coordinator, Ms. Gander, says “Linda has been a fantastic student leader, managing the Lower Primary department in SLC. She has organized a number of events for our primary students, together with her team. She is friendly, positive, and a valued member of SLC.”
Also, her Spanish teacher, Ms. Hautz, is deeply impressed with her achievements and personality “Linda is one of the most caring, gentle, and reflective students I know. She thinks of her future in a solidary, intellectual, and creative way.” Linda’s fields of interest are very diverse, and she is highly committed. Last year, Linda supported our Head of IT during his summer camp, throughout which she demonstrated her enthusiasm, kind personality and leadership skills. Annika Poestges, Head of the ISR Marketing Department, adds “During an event, I had the pleasure of meeting Linda, who struck me as an exceptionally friendly and creative person. Her enthusiasm for supporting ISR in her free time was truly inspiring, and her positive attitude was like a ray of sunshine. Given her strong and positive character, I have no doubt that Linda will continue to thrive and achieve great success in the future. It will be exciting to see all that she accomplishes!”
We are very proud to spotlight Linda, 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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7.695 Euro Erlös aus dem Benefizkonzert der Internationalen Schule ISR und des American International Women´s Club Düsseldorf fließen an Erdbebenopfer in Türkei und Syrien
7.695 Euro Erlös aus dem Benefizkonzert der Internationalen Schule ISR und des American International Women´s Club Düsseldorf fließen an Erdbebenopfer in Türkei und Syrien
Spende erfolgt über Aktion Deutschland Hilft / Renommierte Pianistin Robin Goldsby gestaltet Abend musikalisch / Türkische Generalkonsulin Ayşegül Gökçen Karaarslan dankt für die Unterstützung und erinnerte an langfristige Folgen
Rund 8.000 Euro Soforthilfe für die Opfer der Erdbebenkatastrophe aus der Türkei und Syrien. Dies ist das beeindruckende Ergebnis eines Benefizkonzerts, das von der ISR International School on the Rhine und der American International Women’s Club veranstaltet wurde. Die renommierte Pianistin Robin Goldsby gestaltete den Abend musikalisch und spielte zehn ausgewählte Stücke für rund 100 geladene Gäste. Schnell und gezielt an Betroffene weitergeleitet wird der Erlös nun über die Aktion Deutschland Hilft. Vertreter der Organisationen besuchten ebenfalls das Konzert, das an der ISR am Konrad-Adenauer-Ring in Neuss stattfand.
“Die Ereignisse in der Türkei und Syrien haben uns alle tief bewegt. Wir freuen uns, dass diese großartige Initiative dazu beiträgt, die Aufmerksamkeit der Öffentlichkeit weiterhin auf die schwierige Situation in den Katastrophengebieten zu lenken”, betont Carl Siebel, Vorstandsmitglied von Aktion Deutschland Hilft. Das Erdbeben am 24. März 2023 mit einer Stärke von bis zu 6,2 auf der Richterskala hatte sowohl die Türkei als auch Syrien erschüttert. Zehntausende Menschen starben.
Die türkische Generalkonsulin in Düsseldorf, Ayşegül Gökçen Karaarslan, dankte der ISR, dem American International Women’s Club und Robin Goldsby für ihre Initiative und Unterstützung. “Die Situation ist extrem schwierig vor Ort. Auch die langfristigen Folgen werden jetzt immer stärker spürbar. Wir dürfen mit der Unterstützung nicht nachlassen.“
Peter Soliman, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der ISR International School on the Rhine, zeigte sich beeindruckt, mit welcher Selbstverständlichkeit alle Angesprochenen ihre Unterstützung für die Veranstaltung zugesagt haben. Und die ISR habe bei solchen Katastrophen ohnehin eine besondere Verpflichtung. „An der ISR sind 60 verschiedene Nationalitäten vertreten; darunter türkische und syrische Familien. Auch Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus diesen Ländern unterrichten und arbeiten hier.“
Anissa Wagner, Head of Charity des American International Women’s Club Düsseldorf, fügt hinzu: „Unsere Mitglieder sind seit vielen Jahren wohltätig aktiv und wir wussten, wie wichtig bei einer solchen Katastrophe die Hilfe ist. Daher sind wir stolz, ein solches Event auf die Beine stellen zu können, um denen zu helfen, die die internationale Unterstützung benötigen.”
Die ISR International School on the Rhine und der American International Women’s Club sind seit vielen Jahren Kooperationspartner bei zahlreichen Charity-Veranstaltungen. Auch die Schülerinnen und Schüler der ISR beteiligten sich an der Benefizaktion, indem sie im Rahmen eines “Penny Races” einen Erlös von 2.500 € der Aktion Deutschland Hilft zur Verfügung stellen konnten. “Wir sind stolz, dass unsere Schüler:innen ihre soziale Verantwortung so ernst nehmen und entscheidend zu der stattlichen Spendensumme beigetragen haben”, freute sich Peter Soliman. Die türkische Community an der ISR hatte für die Gäste ein Buffet organisiert. Auch weitere Restaurants und Kooperationspartner trugen zu dem Erfolg der Benefizveranstaltung bei.
Die renommierte Pianistin Robin Goldsby, die viel Applaus für ihre musikalischen Vorträge erhielt, hat bereits mehrere Alben veröffentlicht. Ihre Musik ist unter anderem in Film- und Fernsehproduktionen zu hören. Goldsbys Stil ist geprägt von einer Kombination aus Jazz, Klassik und Popmusik. Sie ist zudem gefragte Autorin und hat mehrere Bücher veröffentlicht, darunter “Piano Girl” und “Rhythm”.
Disclaimer
Die ISR International School on the Rhine GmbH mit Sitz in Neuss ist eine privat geführte internationale Ganztagsschule. Über 1.000 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 weltweilt. 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. Anfragen zu Kindergarten, Grundschule und weiterführender Schule werden ganzjährig entgegengenommen: admissions@isr-school.de.
Charity Concert in cooperation with the AIWCD
Charity Concert in cooperation with the AIWCD
Friday, 31 May 2023
The International School on the Rhine and the American International Women’s Club of Düsseldorf e.V. joined forces to organize a benefit concert to raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The event, which featured the renowned pianist Robin Goldsby (Piano Girl), was a resounding success, raising a total of 7,695 euros from around 100 guests in attendance and students at ISR, as they contributed to the cause by raising 2,500 euros through a Penny Race.
Throughout the evening, Robin Goldsby played ten carefully selected pieces to captivate the audience and create a memorable experience for all. The proceeds of the benefit concert will be donated to Aktion Deutschland Hilft, which will ensure that the aid goes directly to those affected by the disaster.
During the event, the Turkish Consul General in Düsseldorf, Ayşegül Gökçen Karaarslan, expressed her gratitude for the generous donations and reminded attendees of the long-lasting impact of natural disasters on communities. ISR and the American International Women’s Club have been working together for several years. The success of the benefit concert was made possible by the support of many partners, restaurants, and members of the Turkish community at ISR who provided a delectable buffet for the guests.
Overall, the benefit concert was a heartwarming success that brought the community together to support those in need!
