Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Koharu
Spotlight On Our Student Koharu
This week, we spotlight our fifth-grader Koharu, who joined ISR in 2021. Koharu is a kind, respectful, and articulate student who is always considerate of others. She is motivated, hardworking, and gives her best in class. Koharu is creative and talented in the arts, which can be seen through her drawings. In her free time, she enjoys reading books.
Her academic coordinator, Ms. Brand, adds „Koharu has made a great start in Middle School! She is a wonderful student who has made excellent progress this year, especially in English and Maths. Koharu received third prize in the Kangaru Maths competition and was recently promoted in English. She should be very proud of her efforts. We wish Koharu a wonderful summer break and look forward to a great start to Grade 6!“
We are very proud to spotlight Koharu 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 Pedro
Spotlight On Our Student Pedro
This week, we spotlight our sixth-grader Pedro, who joined ISR in Kindergarten. Pedro is a very kind and caring student who is eager to help. He recently received the Anti-Discrimination Advocate award as part of a Middle School project where students stand up against all forms of discrimination and bullying. Pedro is not only ambitious but an intelligent student who always gives his best in class.
Ms. Brand, Academic Coordinator Grades 5 & 6, stated, “Pedro is our resident technology leader and has a great flair for the subject! He produced an amazing movie using Moviemaker in Term 2 and helped others in the process. Well done, Pedro on a successful year in Grade 6, and we hope that you have a wonderful summer break!”
We are very proud to spotlight Pedro 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 Rialda
Spotlight On Our Student Rialda
This week, we spotlight our third-grader Rialda, who joined ISR last year. She is a hardworking and dedicated student who loves to help and support her classmates. Rialda is characterized by her friendly nature, her humor, and her eagerness to learn. Although she transferred in the middle of the corona pandemic and could only attend classes virtually, she has done incredibly well in her time here.
Ms. Bucher, Rialda’s music teacher stated, “Rialda joined ISR in August with virtually no English. From Day 1, she’s put her best effort into everything. Rialda is very conscientious. If she does not understand something, she takes responsibility and asks for clarification because she simply wants to be the best that she can be. She is also very helpful and empathic, and she can sense when a teacher needs help carrying something and offers to jump in to help before anyone is asked. I am so glad that Rialda and her brothers have joined ISR!”
We are very proud to spotlight Rialda 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 Konstantinos
Spotlight On Our Student Konstantinos
This week, we spotlight our fifth-grader Konstantinos, who joined ISR in grade two. Konstantinos is a very kind and enthusiastic student, who is always open to a conversation. “I am often amazed by his eloquence. Every school break, I see him playing referee for his classmates and making sure that every soccer game runs smoothly and correctly. He has a very strong sense of justice and is a determined student,” says Mr. Urban. Konstantinos is a considerate student, who works hard in all subjects and especially in computing he shows amazing skills and convinces his teacher with his talent.
He is always helpful and supportive of his classmates in all ways. His Student Counselor adds, “Konstantinos is a model citizen student. He is very articulate, fair, and equal when it comes to what is just and right. In the year that I have known him, Konstantinos has been inquisitive and helpful to his classmates and is not afraid or shy to ask questions during advising class. He is an excellent role model!”
We are very proud to spotlight Konstantinos 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 Dena
Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Dena
Friday, 17 June 2022
This week, we spotlight our seven-grader Dena, who joined ISR in grade 4. Dena is a very polite student who always helps her friends. She is also very conscientious and an ambitious student. In addition, she is an Ambassador at the school and supports new students on their first day at school. In doing so, she shows them around and makes sure they have a successful start to school.
Her teacher Ms. Dewitt says about her “Dena has been such a joy to have in class this year. She is consistently prepared for classes and is helpful and kind daily. I notice that Dena brings joy to many of those around her and students enjoy spending time with her. She is one of the students who stick out to me as being incredibly kind and accepting of all people–she puts a smile on my face! Dena is also a leader in her academics as she received one of the highest scores in Grade 7 English on her most recent composition exam. I am very proud of Dena and will miss having her in 7A!”
We are very proud to spotlight Dena, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. 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 Carole
Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Carole
Friday, 10 June 2022
This week, we spotlight our eleven grader Carole, who joined ISR this year. She has had an outstanding start to her ISR school career and has quickly won over others with her ambition and friendly character. “Carole came late to the start of the IB Year One program but has already shown herself to be an ideal IB student. In TOK class, she is constantly showing herself to be a thoughtful and reflective learner, always pushing forward conversation and sharing ideas about some tough questions and concepts, while doing so in a way that respects the ongoing discourse in the room. She is a delight to have in class!”, as her teacher, Mr. McGee adds.
As part of her IB program, Carole is also actively engaged in CAS classes. Here, she impresses her CAS teacher, Mr. Urban, with her positivity and commitment. She recently gave a presentation on digital safety to grades 5 and 6 and is also very active as a Big Sister, supporting younger students in their school day at ISR. Additionally, she is part of the KG STEM project and visits our kindergarteners weekly to show and explain interesting experiments to them. Carole shows a lot of commitment and wants to become a doctor after her time at ISR. Her University and Career Counselor Ms. Wacker adds, “Carole is a dedicated student who is keen to study Biology, Biomedicine, or Human Medicine at the university. Her determination and her social skills including her friendly, positive nature will, I am sure, make her a good doctor. Apart from working with people, she shows great interest in science topics and lab work. Coming from Lebanon only recently, Carole managed to get settled and make friends very quickly. She is a pleasure to work with.”
We are very proud to spotlight Carole, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. 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 Liam
Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Liam
Friday, 3 June 2022
This week, we spotlight our second-grader Liam, who joined ISR in first grade. Since then, he has been known for his kind and generous personality. Liam is a very honest and friendly student, who always has a smile on his face. During classes, Liam actively collaborates, and he is a very patient and compassionate listener. When he is faced with a challenge, he always tries his best and makes the best of every situation. His teacher, Ms. du Plessis, adds, “Since joining ISR, his English has improved tremendously. He shows thoughtfulness and an interest in others and displays exemplary behavior in the class. I’m so proud to be his teacher and I will miss him dearly next year.”
“He is an incredibly hard-working student who is always focused during lessons. Liam always brings a happy attitude into the school and is a joy to have in the classroom. We are very proud to have Liam at ISR!”, as Ms. Morris, Academic Head of grades 1 and 2 adds.
We are very proud to spotlight Liam, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. 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 Yuelin
Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Yuelin
Friday, 27 May 2022
This week, we spotlight our ninth Grade Yuelin, who joined ISR last year. Yuelin is an intelligent, hardworking, and kind student who has a passion for science and social issues. She recently gave a presentation on a research project in class and her work not only met the standards of the assignment but exceeded them in a multitude of ways. In addition, she also proves her ability in art lessons and is an articulate and hardworking Art student. Her written and studio work are completed with great attention to detail.
In her year at ISR, she has already impressed many teachers with her academic achievements. Her history teacher, Mr. McGee, adds, “Yuelin is a delight to have in History class. She always projects quiet confidence in the classroom, and this is shown consistently in her work and her positive attitude. She classically leads by example, takes time and care with all of her assignments, and does not hesitate to ask questions when she is unsure. On top of all of that, she has the best handwriting in grade 9!”
We are very proud to spotlight Yuelin, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. 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 Nadeen
Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Nadeen
Friday, 20 May 2022
This week, we spotlight our engaged tenth-grader Nadeen, who joined ISR in grade 4. Nadeen is a very dedicated student who not only does her best in academics, but is also actively involved in the school day as part of her role as Deputy Head of Sport in our SLOⓇ organization. “She has not only taken on a serious SLOⓇ leadership role for the Sports Department this school year but has overall demonstrated initiative while looking for new ways to get involved. During the International Spring Festival event at ISR, she cooperated consistently with teachers and other students, showing her involvement in school community projects. She basically led the entire event from the student’s side on her own, and her efforts were nothing short of commendable,” her Student Life Coordinator, Ms. Bezuidenhout, adds.
Academically, Nadeen is very inquisitive and determined. She has found a wonderful balance to parallel her responsibilities in the SLOⓇ department as well as academic assignments with flying colors. She already shows great leadership as well as organizational qualities. We are already looking forward to seeing how things will continue to develop at ISR and are convinced that she will achieve greatness in her school and professional career.
We are very proud to spotlight Nadeen, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. 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 Aanya
Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Aanya
Friday, 13 May 2022
This week, we spotlight our second-grader Aanya, who joined ISR this academic school year. Since she started at ISR, she has had a smile on her face and stands out for her kindness. Aanya is a diligent student who works hard in the classroom, and supports her friends in any possible way. During class, she is always very engaged and her music teacher, Ms. Bucher, confirms, that Aanya always gives her best in every music lesson. “Aanya brightens up every music lesson with her beautiful attitude!
Aanya has been able to settle in quickly at ISR and convince the whole ISR community of her abilities. “Aanya is an exceptionally kind, caring, and thoughtful member of 2D. She is always on hand to help others around our classroom who are struggling. Not only that, Aanya gives her all into each and every lesson we complete. She participates wonderfully and thoroughly enjoys the learning process! She is fantastic!” her teacher Ms. Hargrave adds.
We are very proud to spotlight Aanya, one of ISR’s many outstanding students!
Every Friday, our Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our outstanding students who represent our school motto, “we enable great minds and strong characters”. 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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