Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Piotr

Spotlight On Our Student Piotr

This week, we spotlight our ninth-grader Piotr, who joined ISR in grade 7. Piotr is a very polite and engaged student who is also very helpful. During his breaks, he likes playing beach volleyball and enjoys his time with his peers. Academically, he always gives his best and is especially talented in math and computer science. “Piotr is a naturally gifted mathematician who thrives on challenges. He enjoys working with his peers, but is also more than capable to work individually. He completes his Mathematics to a very high standard and enjoys learning new challenging concepts.”, his teacher Ms. Bowien adds.

Furthermore, he always holds himself to high standards and continually challenges himself to grow. He is a shining example of dedication and hard work and his teacher Mr. Ellis, is absolutely convinced of his achievements. “Piotr is a shining example of dedication and hard work. He has a deep interest in Computer Science, coupled with a willingness to learn and experiment with new concepts and technologies. He is well-versed in programming languages such as Python. In addition to being proficient in coding and programming, Piotr also has strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that enable him to analyze complex problems, break them down into smaller components, and devise effective solutions using logical reasoning and creative problem-solving techniques. Piotr demonstrates interest in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and I look forward to him expanding his knowledge and skills, through attending coding camps, or participating in coding competitions. Overall, Piotr continuously seeks to improve his skills and is able to apply his knowledge to real-world problems. I believe he has the ability to make a significant impact in the field of computer science should he decide to work in this area.”

We are very proud to spotlight Piotr, 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.


International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Today, people all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day!

The day has been celebrated since 1911, when it was first introduced in Germany, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, and the USA to demand equal rights and the right to vote for women. Years later, International Women’s Day was established on March 8th. Since then, International Women’s Day has come to represent the importance of women’s independence, strength, and potential for positive change.

To commemorate this day, we asked our students and staff the question:

“Which women inspired you most in life and why?”

The answers are a testament to all the women we are celebrating today in the world – enjoy watching this heartwarming video!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, ISR!


Hina Matsuri Celebration at ISR

Hina Matsuri Celebration at ISR

Friday, 3 March 2023

Today, we celebrated the joyous occasion of Hina Matsuri, the Japanese Girls’ Day. Our kindergarten hallways have been beautifully decorated by our dedicated Japanese Community in honor of this special day, and both our kindergarten children and staff have dressed festively to mark the occasion. At 2 PM, we were joined by members of our Japanese Community, who celebrated this wonderful tradition with us.

From the end of February to March 3rd, families traditionally create a display of Hina Dolls in their homes to celebrate the good health and happiness of girls everywhere. It is believed that these dolls will protect children from accidents, illnesses, and any other harm, making them a symbol of security and well-being. This tradition has its origins in ancient Japan and is still practiced today to bring good luck and blessings to girls all around the world.

We are very grateful to our Japanese Community for their dedication and hard work in ensuring that the hallways were beautifully decorated, and for supporting the event.

To learn more about Hina Matsuri, please visit: https://matcha-jp.com/en/753.


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Jubin

Spotlight On Our Student Jubin

This week, we spotlight our first-grader Jubin, who joined ISR this year. “Jubin is a true ray of sunshine and has come very far since starting ISR in August 2022. After initially being very shy and nervous, and not knowing any English or German, he has developed rapidly and is now very funny and outgoing, while still following all the rules and working hard. He also is a skilled artist and will doodle little images with our letter of the week after finishing his work. It is a pleasure to have Jubin in our class.” says German Primary Coordinator, Ms. Lorenzen. During class, he always tries his best and is not afraid of new challenges. Jubin has made remarkable progress and has greatly impressed his teachers. “Jubin is a very sweet, warm, friendly child! He gives his best at Music and always has a friendly “hello” when welcoming me or passing me in the corridor.  His English has improved very quickly because he’s a hard worker.” adds his music teacher Ms. Bucher.

His Grade 1 teacher, Ms. Broscheit, finally adds, “Jubin joined my Grade 1 classroom at the beginning of the school year. Upon meeting him, I could tell he had the characteristics of a warm and friendly child. He has shown great strength since joining us and is a true definition of perseverance. A quote that I find best describes Jubin comes from Winnie the Pooh: “The things that make me different are the things that make me.” I think this quote is a true reflection of Jubin’s character; he is proud to be himself, and I am proud of him in his journey through Grade 1.”

We are very proud to spotlight Jubin, 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.


Over 100 Families participated in the Niederkassel/Oberkassel Carnival Parade

Over 100 Families participated in the Niederkassel/Oberkassel Carnival Parade

Sunday, 19 February 2023

What an amazing Sunday we had at the Niederkassel/Oberkassel Carnival Parade! More than 100 families and team members dressed up In colorful and creative carnival costumes – adults as gardeners, while the children were dressed as flowers and plants, all in line with our motto, “We plant the seeds to enable great minds and strong characters!”

Despite the challenging weather conditions, our unique community spirit shone through and we all had a fantastic time at this traditional and fun-filled event! Our positive attitude and shared joy made the day all the more memorable.

We are so delighted that so many families and colleagues from all three ISR branches joined us and brought joy to the community!

ISR, HELAU!

DÜSSELDORF, HELAU!

Tonnengarde Düsseldorf Niederkassel 1887 e.V., HELAU!


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Daniel

Spotlight On Our Student Daniel

This week, we spotlight our eleventh-grader Daniel, who joined ISR in Grade 5. Since then he has convinced his teachers with his great sense of humor, engagement, and determination. “He is our very own Arsene Lupin! Charming and eloquent, confident in the knowledge that it is only a temporary setback. Why Arsene Lupin? ” Well, he is a master escape artist, having successfully liberated himself from Escape rooms from Moscow to Düsseldorf during class trips. And each time in a different language.”, as his teacher Mr. Beck adds. 

He also stands out for his excellent social skills and already publishes his own online magazine. During classes, he always contributes intelligent arguments. “Daniel brings his contagious enthusiasm to the world of video, podcasts, marketing, and communication. With a warm smile and a dedication to exploring new horizons.  My team and I have had the pleasure of working with Daniel, and we are eagerly anticipating his next project. With his unmatched creativity, we can’t wait to see what he has in store for our ISR Community – especially now, as he is working on something truly exciting!”, as Ms. Poestges, Head of ISR Marketing adds.

We are very proud to spotlight Daniel, 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.


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Ben

Spotlight On Our Student Ben

This week, we spotlight our eighth grader Ben, who joined ISR in Grade 3. Ben is an engaged student who actively participates in classes and always gives his best. He has a great sense of humor and is well-known for his funny jokes. Also, his teacher, Mr. Nisic, appreciates his excellent sense of humor and adds, “During Class, every comment from him is in just a perfect moment and makes perfect sense. Everybody likes him and his jokes”. 

In addition, Ben is very talented. He was recently accepted into the Haus der Talente children’s and youth academy. The aim of the academy is to provide children and young people with special talents with sustained support in their individual abilities. The selected students are given the opportunity to meet role models and renowned professional representatives in discussions and workshops over the course of a year, to further develop their methodological skills and to implement an independent project. We are very proud of him and already excited to see the results of his time in the project. Ms. McLeod, Head of Secondary School, concludes, “Ben embodies academic excellence, is a critical thinker, and contributes great ideas outside the box”, true to our motto: It´s cool to be good.

We are very proud to spotlight Ben, 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.


Outstanding Results – Jugend musiziert Competition

Outstanding Results – Jugend musiziert Competition

Tuesday, 8 February 2023

We are delighted to announce that all 15 participating ISR students have achieved first placements at the regional competitions of Jugend musiziert Landeswettbewerb NRW in Rhein-Kreis-Neuss, Mönchengladbach, and Düsseldorf!

Our students showcased their talent by playing the piano, the violin, and saxophone.

Our violin duo, Addison and Avery, won a commendable score and secured 1st place. Yuki and Valentin, our saxophone duo, also secured a 1st place. Moreover, we are especially proud of our student Peter on the piano, who was forwarded directly to the State Competition due to his impressive performance, achieving the 1st place in the piano category. Peter was honored with a special prize from the German Association of Musicians for the best interpretation of a work by a female composer. Moreover, Daniel achieved the 1st place in the piano competition and is also forwarded to the State Competition. All in all, we have eight ISR students, who achieved the 1st place in the piano category and three students, who achieved the 2nd place.

It’s always wonderful to witness the dedication and enthusiasm with which our students and teachers take on these challenges, having often spent months preparing and are proof of ISR’s motto: It’s cool to be good!

We wish to congratulate all participants, their dedicated teachers and our in-house music school, Musicbox Oxana, and look forward to the next competitions!


Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Aniego

Spotlight On Our Student Aniego

This week, we spotlight our talented musician Andiego, who is currently in grade 3 and joined ISR in kindergarten. Aniego loves to learn, always has many questions during lessons and helps everyone to think in new and different ways. He is also passionate about reading, music, and computers. He always has a smile on his face and a helping hand for anyone who may need it. In addition, he is very family-orientated. If he sees his little brother somewhere, he always hugs him whenever their paths cross during the school day.

His great passion is music, in which he is incredibly talented. His music teacher at ISR, Ms. Bucher,  describes him like this “Aniego is a very hardworking, talented musician. He has just won 1st prize in piano for his age group at the Regional level of the Jugend Musiziert competition, earning 24 of 25 points! Aniego is a multi-instrumentalist who has said he wants to learn how to play every instrument. But what thrills me most of all about Aniego is how kind and considerate he is to his teachers and classmates. He is very socially competent, greeting even the staff members he doesn’t know with a friendly smile. Aniego’s star shines bright! I can’t wait to see the places this wonderful kid will go in life!”

We are very proud to spotlight Aniego, 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.


Another Cambridge University Acceptance

Congratulations – Another Cambridge University Acceptance

Monday, 31 January 2023

We are proud to announce the amazing news about our Upper School student, Wenqi. Wenqi has received an acceptance from the renowned Cambridge University and will pursue her educational path at one of the most prestigious universities in the world this summer.

The entire ISR Community is incredibly proud of her achievements, and we are absolutely convinced that she will continue on her successful career path. Her exemplary performance is another proof that with determination and comprehensive academic support, any ambition can be achieved.

In an email to ISR’s Head of Upper School, Ms. MGee, Wenqi expressed her gratitude to ISR: “I still cannot believe that I actually got into Cambridge, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. My family and I would like to thank you all for giving me so much help and support along this journey. My gratitude is truly beyond words! I feel really honored that I can become a model student for future graduates.

Valuing achievement is an important value we pursue at ISR, which goes hand-in-hand with our school’s motto, “It’s cool to be good.” Therefore, we are especially proud of Wenqi’s success story – well done, Wenqi!