Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Taisiya

Friday, 19 November 2021

This week, we spotlight our fifth-grade student Taisiya, who joined ISR in first grade. Taisiya attends ISR with bundles of enthusiasm and energy! She is a caring and polite student who is very positive and always smiling. She is characterized by her kind and caring nature and always works hard and tries her best. “She is a walking picture of self-motivation and is a high-achieving student because of her dedication and work ethic. She is a friend to all in her homeroom and a role model for her peers with her approach to school and to life in general,” as her teacher Mr. Slazar adds.

She is also very creative and thinks of many unique ideas in Art. Taisiya also shows great passion in the musical field, “Taisiya brings a lot of joy and smiles to the music classroom. She works hard to achieve her assignments and helps others on the way,” as her teacher Mr. Pérez adds. In the academic field, Taisiya convinces with a lot of commitment and dedication. She is very focused and works hard to further improve her academic performance and meet her own requirements.

We are very proud to spotlight Taisiya 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.

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Asya

Friday, 12 November 2021

This week, we spotlight our second-grader Asya, who joined ISR last year in grade one. From the beginning, she has been an integral member of our community. She is a highly diligent student who actively participates in all of her lessons. Additionally, she is an incredibly kind and caring child who is friendly to all. Asya´s friends especially appreciate the fact that she always supports them and creates a great atmosphere with her cheerful nature.

Her teacher Ms. Plessis says about her, “Asya is an extremely kind and friendly girl. Since starting at ISR, her English improved so much. She shows thoughtfulness and interest in others and displays exemplary behavior in class. She is enthusiastic about learning and always lends a helping hand to the teachers and her friends. It is an absolute pleasure to have her in my class.” Her helpful character makes her a wonderful person and as her academic coordinator, Ms. Morris, says it “We love having her at ISR!”.

We are very proud to spotlight Asya, 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.

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Jade

Friday, 5 November 2021

This week, we spotlight our talented eighth-grader Jade, who joined ISR last year. Jade is a very ambitious student and was able to convince her teachers of her abilities in a very short time. She is characterized by her friendly nature and her helpful character. “Jade is wonderful! She is truly a model student in the way that she seeks input from her teachers to produce the best writing she can. Her effort and sustained dedication to her studies is admirable and commendable. We are lucky to have you in our classes, Jade! She is going places!” her English teacher, Ms. DeWitt states.

One of her great passions is music, and Jade is an extremely talented musician who has been playing the clarinet since she was seven years old. She won first prizes at the Jugend Musiziert Düsseldorf and competed in the national competition last year and this year. She also won first prize at the Gerd-Högener-Wettbewerb 2020 and 2021. She has also qualified for the talent program of the Clara-Schumann Musikschule Düsseldorf called Studienvorbereitende Ausbildung. Jade’s determination and hard work were part of these successes. These qualities make her not only an outstanding student but also a fantastic musician. She works hard to pursue her goals and has twice-a-week clarinet lessons as well as additional piano lessons weekly. Furthermore, she also applied for the foundation Haus der Talente, which promotes exceptional talent in Düsseldorf, and was accepted.

Her musical talent is outstanding, and we are all incredibly proud of her! We are happy to spotlight Jade, 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.

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Maurice

Friday, 29 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our eighth-grade student Maurice, who joined ISR in Kindergarten. Maurice is a very hardworking student and with his calm manner, he contributes to a nice learning atmosphere. He is a very intuitive, kind, inquisitive, and helpful student at ISR and his advising teacher, Ms. Schmitz, adds, “Maurice is a joy to have in advising class as he contributes well-thought answers to discussions and is not afraid to ask daring questions.  He truly exemplifies ISR’s slogan, It’s cool to be good.” Maurice loves to write stories in German and uses his wide range of creativity to do so. His German teacher, Ms. Stahl, also confirms his talent and adds, “His ideas are creative and interesting. He is a real asset to have in my class”.

Maurice is very popular with his classmates and is especially liked for his bright and friendly nature. He has improved incredibly in academics and works hard and is focused on his successes. His English teacher, Mr. Lysewycz, finally adds, ”I am so impressed with Maurice! Look at where he’s come from last year! He’s always proactive in preparation for assessment tasks and takes so much pride in his handwriting. He often contributes and it’s always relevant. He stands testament to how a hard-working attitude and a little pride in your work can take you far. His positivity is catching, and it’s always a joy to see him in first thing in the morning.”

We are very proud to spotlight Maurice, 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.

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Milo

Friday, 22 October 2021

This week we spotlight our third-grader Milo, who joined ISR in first grade. Milo is a kind and caring student and has found many friends at ISR. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates and he likes to share his books with the class allowing other class members to also form a love of reading. He has taken on classroom roles such as teacher’s assistant and restroom monitor, but will also happily help with clean-ups or handing out.

Milo sets a great example to those around him and his teacher Ms. Schmidt sees in him a role model. “Milo has risen to all the challenges of Grade 3 beautifully. He is a  valued member of our class and loved by all his peers. Milo enjoys all things creative and shows great care and effort when completing any piece of art. He especially enjoyed creating a masterpiece treehouse out of recycled household items. Milo is especially fond of reading and can easily get lost in a book for hours, he is reading a very interesting and factual book all about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. All this reading means Milo is definitely the person to chat to should you wish to know anything about anything.”

We are very proud to spotlight Milo, 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.

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Lara

Friday, 15 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our tenth-grader Lara, who has been part of the ISR family since 2012 when she started in grade 1. From the very beginning, Lara has shown herself to be a caring and honest person, which makes her a great friend. Her classmates appreciate these qualities very much. Lara also possesses a  friendly disposition and her communication skills are excellent. Lara is a very motivated and hardworking student who always tries to give the best possible. “I am especially impressed with her focus and performance in Languages and Humanities. I can see her doing very well in these IGCSE examinations this year.”, says Academic Head – Ms. McGee.

In addition to her academic ambitions, Lara is also very active in the Student Life Organization at ISR. She is currently Head of the Discipline and together with her team, they actively enrich the school day. Just recently Lara did an excellent job of organizing and leading her team for Stomp Out Bullying week which was a successful awareness campaign for the students, parents, and staff.

We are very proud to spotlight Lara, 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.

Student Spotlight: Spotlight On Our Student Lukas

Friday, 8 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our dedicated eighth-grader Lukas, who has been a part of the ISR community since fifth grade. Lukas is a very active school member and is especially involved in the ISR SLOⓇ department. In his role as Senior Prefect in the Activities Department, he shines with enthusiasm and drive. He is incredibly team-oriented, ambitious, and outgoing. At past ISR BBQs, Lukas has shown great dedication and has been a huge component to the successes of the events. He stands out for his willingness to help and his open as well as cheerful nature. Ms. Bezuidenhout, Student Life Coordinator, also recognizes Lukas’ great potential and adds: “Lukas is a positive and energetic young man whose enthusiasm is contagious. His involvement in the SLOⓇ department is exceptional, and he demonstrates a positive attitude toward classmates during group projects and activities. He is always willing to help and is a dedicated senior prefect in the SLOⓇ activities department.”

Lukas is also very interested in world politics which is why he also participated this week in the school’s MUN(Model United Nations) conference, which was independently organized by ISR students. The “Model United Nations” is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and involves researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills in addition to critical thinking, teamwork and leadership abilities. Head of Middle School, Ms. McLeod, adds in conclusion: “Luke is a very intelligent and motivated student. He participated in the Junior MUN conference this week and was one of the youngest participants. He is a very active member of the ISR community, often assists with various school events, and is a wonderful member of the ISR family!”.

We are very proud to spotlight Lukas, 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.

Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Himari

Friday, 1 October 2021

This week, we spotlight our first-grader Himari, who joined ISR this academic school year. Himari has settled in quickly at ISR, and she is a wonderful member of the ISR family. She is a kind and helpful student who always has a smile on her face. She stands out above all for her sense of responsibility. Himari loves to do sports, as confirmed by Mr. Baumann, head of the sports department, “She always looks forward to the sports lessons and works hard. She always tries to support us teachers, and it is a great pleasure to teach her.”

In the academic field, Himari is exceptionally diligent, she loves to learn and actively participates during classes. Himari’s willingness to help also shows during lessons: “she always checks with those around her to see if they need help with their work” states Ms. Morris – Academic Coordinator of Grades 1 & 2.

We are very proud to spotlight Himari, 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.

Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Annabelle

Friday, 24 September 2021

This week, we spotlight our first-grader Annabelle, who joined ISR in kindergarten. Annabelle is a wonderful member of the ISR family. She is incredibly helpful, always offering to take students to the nurse or to help children around her with their work. She enjoys learning inside the classroom as well as outdoors.

As she is part of the ISR family since kindergarten, her former kg teacher, Ms. Fatscher, still remembers about her: “Annabelle is curious, cautious, caring, kind and SO fast! I miss her calming presence in the classroom or outside. Give her any challenge- she will accomplish it! If a friend needs help- you can count on her. Anyone that is in Annabelle’s presence, is lucky to hear all her hilarious stories. You’re a perfect student to spotlight!”

Mr. Baumann, Head of the Sports Department adds, “Annabelle is a bright young girl with a quick perception. She is ambitious and very athletic. When there is a race, Annabelle is always at the front.”

We are very proud to spotlight Annabelle, 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.

Student Spotlights: Spotlight On Our Student Philipp

Friday, 17 September 2021

This week, we spotlight our running champion Philipp, who joined ISR in 2014. Philipp has worked very hard to develop his study skills and time management over the past few years, which has helped him achieve academic success. He is currently studying towards attaining his IB Diploma and produces work of a high standard in Math, Humanities, and Sports Science.  His sense of humor and personality have also made him popular with his peers and teachers as he really connects with people. Ms McGee – ISR Academic Coordinator  adds, “I look forward to hearing about his future success and I think we will soon see him starting a program at the Hult International Business School.”

One of Philipp’s passions is sport. As part of his CAS project, Philipp took part in the charity run Mammutmarsch in Wuppertal for the second time in a row. This year, he outdid himself and ran 100 km in just under 24 hours. With his outstanding performance, he supported the Neuss Zülow Tandem Foundation, which organizes integrative sports projects for people with disabilities in the Rhine district. Through his participation, he was able to donate €300 once again to the foundation, continuing a long tradition of his family supporting the foundation.

Philipp also shows his passion for sports in a soccer activity for third and fourth graders, which he leads with great commitment together with a classmate. His CAS teacher – Mr  Urban adds, “It’s always nice to see how close the bond is with his little brother Felix in third grade as part of the Big brother project. Despite the break due to lockdown, the two have a very close bond.”

We are very proud to spotlight Philipp, 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.