Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Carla
Spotlight On Our Student Carla
This week, we spotlight our second-grader, Carla, who joined ISR in kindergarten. Carla is an outstanding student who shines through her kind and polite character. “Carla is incredibly kind and caring, always willing to lend a helping hand to fellow students or teachers. She takes time and care with her work, setting a fantastic example of ISR’s motto, it’s cool to be good.”, as Ms. Morris, Head of Curriculum Development of the Primary School, says. Additionally, her PE teacher, Mr. Nous, confirms that she is a friendly and very respectful student.
During her school breaks, Carla enjoys climbing and reading. She also likes doing gymnastics and spends her time drawing pictures. Her homeroom teacher, Ms. Hartmann, is convinced about both her academic and characteristic achievements, stating, “Carla is a kind, happy, and cheerful student who always has a smile on her face. She is polite and helpful, a great listener, and a good friend who can be relied upon. Her beautiful soul shines through in everything she does, and it is such a pleasure and privilege to be her teacher.”
We are very proud to spotlight Carla, 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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Turkish Consul General in Düsseldorf, Mr. İzbul, visited ISR
Turkish Consul General in Düsseldorf, Mr. İzbul, visited ISR
Friday, 1 December 2023
Today, we were delighted to extended a warm welcome to the Turkish Consul General in Düsseldorf, Mr. İzbul, during his visit to ISR.
The day began with a heartwarming welcome from Turkish Grade 1 students, who presented a self-made sign for the Consul General. The entire Management Team at ISR also extended a gracious welcome to our distinguished guest, setting the stage for a morning of connection and collaboration. The event was furthermore enriched by the presence of around 40 families from our Turkish Community at ISR, who came together to organize a delightful Turkish breakfast. Before the breakfast began, Mr. Soliman, Proprietor of ISR, extended words of welcome to the Consul General and our Turkish Community, emphasizing the strong cohesion and international spirit at ISR. “Cultural diversity highlights the uniqueness of ISR, as our families represent 60 different nationalities. We are very proud of our international ISR Community and teaching staff. Events like these provide valuable opportunities for our ISR Family to come together. The number of Turkish families has grown significantly in recent years and we highly value the cultural exchange and partnership with the T.C. Düsseldorf Başkonsolosluğu.”
Following the breakfast, two of our students, Berhan and Kerem, along with a member of our Admissions Team, Ms. Ljungqvist, had the privilege of guiding Consul General İzbul around our campus. They provided valuable insights into our educational approach at ISR, sharing the unique features that make our institution a place for fostering academic excellence and character development.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Consul General İzbul for taking the time to visit ISR and engage with our Turkish Community. As Mr. İzbul said in the beginning, “The partnership between Türkiye and North Rhine-Westphalia is not only significant but also strong, with education being a central element. Kindergarten and schools such as ISR in the Düsseldorf area make an important contribution due to their cultural diversity, and educating students to global thinking citizens.” His presence added a special touch to our multicultural environment, reaffirming the importance of international collaboration.
A huge thank you also goes to our dedicated Turkish Community and its representative, Ms. Kaya, who organized the get-together in such a special way for all to enjoy.
We look forward to continued exchanges and partnerships that enhance the global perspective within our ISR Community!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Niusha
Spotlight On Our Student Niusha
This week, we spotlight our sixth-grader Niusha, who joined ISR in 2016. Niusha has a great sense of humor and is a hardworking student. She is responsible, reliable, and always maintains a positive attitude. “Niusha embodies politeness with a grace that lights up every room she enters. She reflects a young woman dedicated to continuous improvement and unwavering responsibility. What sets her apart is her remarkable resilience; setbacks serve as stepping stones, not stumbling blocks. Instead of succumbing to disappointment, she harnesses it, fueling her determination to strive even harder. With her unwavering optimism and perseverance, there’s no doubt that a radiant future awaits her.” as her teacher Ms. Chroni adds. Niusha loves to laugh and is ready to channel her positive energy into learning, as Ms. Sanchez says.
Her music teacher, Mr. Perez, adds “Niusha is one of those students that makes you love being a teacher. She is responsible, respectful, and especially passionate about performing to the best of her ability. She’s caring and always very empathetic towards others with a contagious smile.” Ms. McLeod, Head of ISR Middle School, adds in conclusion “ Niusha is a ray of sunshine in Middle School! She is an excellent student, encourages others, and is supportive and kind. She always brightens my day with her positive attitude and big smile!”
We are very proud to spotlight Niusha, 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 Romy
Spotlight On Our Student Romy
We are very proud to spotlight Romy, 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 Louis
Spotlight On Our Student Romy
We are very proud to spotlight Romy, 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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ISR St. Martin Celebration
ISR St. Martin Celebration
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Our ISR Community united on Thursday to partake in the traditional ISR St. Martin celebration with a charming Martinsumzug procession.
The path was illuminated by the lanterns that have been lovingly crafted by our families and teachers, proudly carried by our students. Everyone joined in with spirited singing of the traditional St. Martin songs, accompanied by four talented musicians. Following the procession, we returned to the school for heartwarming food and beverages, with Ms. Ghica captivating us with the tale of St. Martin. Of course, the sweet delight of the traditional Weckmänner was generously shared with all participating families, thanks to St. Martin himself who joined the celebration with his horse.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Ms. Claudia Trapp, Ms. Judith Netzer, and Ms. Severine Schmidt for ensuring the seamless execution of the event, and for making sure everyone could savor the sweet delight of a Weckmann – all our 1,000 students as well as staff members.
At ISR, we take immense pride in the way our international community embraces each other’s traditions and comes together to celebrate. These cultural events throughout the year, like our St. Martin celebration, are not just opportunities for enjoyment; they are a testament to the importance of diversity and unity within our ISR Community, where we learn, grow, and celebrate together!
Diwali Mela Celebration at ISR
ISR Diwali Mela Celebration
Saturday, 4 November 2023
Last Saturday, we celebrated another colorful Diwali Mela Celebration at our ISR Campus in Neuss with hundreds of participants!
Alongside our Indian Community at ISR, many friends and guests from various cultural backgrounds joined us to commemorate this festive occasion and enjoy a memorable time together.
Ms. Sharma, ISR’s IB & External Exams Coordinator, together with our two Indian Community Representatives, Ms. Uday and Ms. Verma, our engaged Indian Community, as well as Ms. Mudgal and Ms. Gupta, who guided our guests through the program, dedicated a tremendous amount of effort to make this remarkable cultural event at ISR a resounding success! The festivities started with welcome words from our ISR Management Team, Ms. Lyons, and Mr. Soliman, who both highlighted the important meaning of the festival – the triumph of light over darkness.
The day unfolded with numerous dance performances by both children and adults, accompanied by a wonderful cultural program. In addition to the stage program, ISR hosted ten Indian Street food stalls, offering an array of Indian delicacies, snacks, and savory treats. Another highlight of the event was the Children’s Diwali Decoration Competition, with the chance for participants to win exciting prizes, including an ISR Summer School Voucher for next year. Moreover, the Diwali Bazaar showcased an array of handcrafted items that left a lasting impression on all attendees. The day ended in a Dandiya & Bollywood evening with a live DJ on site.
With 60 nationalities represented at ISR, it’s a source of pride for us to introduce diverse traditions and cultures to our international community.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who played a part in making this day an overwhelming success, and we’re already eager for next year’s Diwali Celebration at ISR!
Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Elizabeth
Spotlight On Our Student Elizabeth
This week, we spotlight our fourth-grader Elizabeth, who joined ISR in 2017. Elizabeth is very friendly and always willing to help. In addition to her amiable nature, she is creative and always draws beautiful pictures. She stands out as an exceptional Grade 4 student, displaying both academic and admirable personal qualities. Her dedication to learning is truly commendable; she approaches her schoolwork with a seriousness that is beyond her years. Not only does she excel academically, but she also embodies kindness and respect in all her interactions. Elizabeth’s teachers and classmates admire her for her hard work, discipline, and genuine nature.
Reflecting on her time with Elizabeth, Ms. Vittin, her previous homeroom teacher, shares: “Though I’m not teaching Lizzy this year, my experience with her last year was great. Lizzy is a bright and humorous student who finds joy in learning. She collaborates effectively with her peers and consistently puts forth her best effort.” Likewise, her German teacher, Ms. Dederichs, remarks: “I have the pleasure of teaching Lizzy in German class. Her creativity knows no bounds! She injects an infectious energy into the classroom, infusing group projects with excitement and imaginative thinking!” All in all, Elizabeth is an excellent student. She is an active participant in lessons, often eager to raise her hand to share her thoughts and opinions. She is a friend to all, both in the classroom and on the playground.
We are very proud to spotlight Elizabeth, 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 Aashi
Spotlight On Our Student Aashi
This week, we spotlight our eighth-grader Aashi, who joined ISR in 2016. Aashi is a cheerful and highly polite student. She consistently shows respect to her classmates and teachers and enjoys spending time with her friends during breaks. “Aashi, one of our class presidents, consistently excels as a stellar student, setting a positive example for her classmates. Her leadership, marked by dedication and integrity, is a testament to her outstanding character and her commitment to enhancing our ISR community,’ as her teacher, Mr. Nisic, adds.”
Aashi consistently demonstrates her best and has shown significant growth during her time at ISR. This progress has been noted not only by her teachers but also by Supervisor Mr. Mo. He remarked, “Aashi is a very friendly student, and it’s wonderful to see her not only enjoying her time at ISR but also making substantial progress.” In conclusion, her music teacher Mr. Abner adds ”Bring so much energy to the table. Aashi is always smiley and happy to work with others. A very friendly student who loves listening to music with a great potential to sing and perform herself. Her confidence will keep growing, she just needs to always remember how great she is!”
We are very proud to spotlight Aashi, 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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ISR Open House 2023
ISR Open House 2023
Saturday, 21 October 2023
In bright sunshine this weekend, we celebrated our ISR Open House 2023 with numerous guests, ISR Cooperation Partners, our ISR Families from all three locations in Neuss, Düsseldorf, and Meerbusch, as well as many interested visitors. The hallways were filled with families and happy children proudly presenting their projects and classrooms. Our dedicated cooperation partners, who have enriched the ISR network for many years, were also on site.
Interested guests were given guided school tours by SLC students, often in their own native languages, to explore ISR’s expansive campus. In addition to numerous presentations, and demo lessons in various subjects and grade levels, families also enjoyed a Language Hallway where the various Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, French, German, and English teachers presented their lessons.
Our math teachers presented their lessons in a playful way and invited students to participate in exciting quizzes and games. Our science team and middle school students presented in the hallways the many projects and experiments they worked on during the year and invited our guests to learn more about them. Our guests were given a glimpse into the creation of various projects in our science rooms, where upper school students worked on fascinating biology projects. In addition, exciting short stories were told by our German teachers and our guests were able to admire various works of art displayed by our art department.
Our IT department once again enabled the children to dive into different worlds through virtual reality, and explore the underwater world or outer space. The use of Artificial Intelligence also played a large role in this ISR Open House, allowing families and visitors to see how we at ISR use AI in the classroom to enrich the learning experience of our students.
This year, the cafeteria was colorfully decorated in ISR colors and our dedicated ISR Parent Network, without whom events like this would not be possible, provided the children and families with delicious waffles, hot dogs, cakes, and more. Refreshing beverages were served to our guests by our in-house caterer, Broich Catering, and they also enjoyed delicious Italian specialty coffees from Coffee Bar Bacio é Amore.
There was even more action in our modern triple sports hall, where the children were welcomed by our sports team. They demonstrated their skills at many sports stations, ending the day on a successful and balanced note.
Our guests and families were welcomed and bid farewell at the end with concerts and impressive musical performances by our students, which our dedicated music team and our in-house music school, Musicbox Oxana, successfully prepared in our entrance hall.
We thank our faculty and team, our unique ISR Parent Network, and our families for making this ISR Open House event repeatedly such a special day.
A big thank you to our valued partners who were on-site:
- Musicbox Oxana
- Broich Catering
- RKM 740
- Lions Club Neuss Novaesia
- KUMON
- American International Women’s Club Düsseldorf
- Kunst am Platz
- Deitsch
- GradTutor
Photos were taken by our talented photographer, Melanie Osterried.
