Spotlight On Our Student Albert

Albert is a new student to ISR but he has really found his path to success in school through both academics and sports. Albert is a bright student who is currently enrolled in the IB program. Back in February, Albert competed in the German Indoor Track and Field Championships in Sindelfingen and reached the finals in the 60 meters hurdles race.

With 8.13 seconds in the semi-finals, Albert not only improved his personal best time but he also finished as one of the top eight best hurdle sprinters in Germany in his age group. Albert’s victory was featured in the Rheinische Post. 8.13 seconds over 60 meters with obstacles in the way, we are seriously impressed, Albert!

We are proud to spotlight Albert, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Dana

This week our student spotlight turns to Dana in Grade 8. Dana has been an ISR student since Grade 1 and she is a Senior Prefect in the Social Responsibility Department of SLO®. But beyond life at ISR, Dana has a passion for dancing and competitions.

Earlier this month, Dana competed in “Jewrovision”, a competition for young aspiring Jewish performers aged 10 to 19 who compete against each other with an overarching theme of Jewish heritage. Dana practiced with her team for 3 months with a choreographer and a vocal coach to put together a dance and singing routine under the theme of Chai (or life in Hebrew). 1,500 competitors from Jewish youth centers across Germany gathered in Frankfurt and performed their pieces in front of a panel of judges, including 2018 Eurovision winner, Netta Barzilai. Amazingly, Dana and her team finished in an impressive second place! This is quite an achievement!

We are proud to spotlight Dana, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Filippa

Our this week’s Spotlight is our first grader Filippa. This is what her teacher, Ms Adrienne Stening-Smith, said about her: Filippa is incredibly kind, caring and loving, to both her fellow students and teachers. I found a quote that describes her perfectly… Do things for people not because of what they do in return, but because of who you are. – Harold S. Kushner.

She has an enormous heart filled with so much love. She always thinks of the students and puts them before her. She shares and always makes delicious treats for our class. She is an exceptional example to what I believe the definition of kindness is. For example, on Valentine’s Day she handmade some cakes for her fellow students. She also brought a lollipop for each one of the students in our class who are unable to eat gluten due to an intolerance.

Filippa has also helped another student in her class. This particular student battles with low self-confidence and Filippa is always there building him up and encouraging him. Because of her help, he has grown so much!

We are proud to spotlight Filippa, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Abby

Abby, Grade 10, is the current Deputy Head of Discipline in ISR’s Student Life Organization. Abby and her team from the Discipline Department were the organizers behind Random Acts of Kindness. Thanks to Abby’s dedication, positive attitude, and hard work, the week was filled with kind acts and smiles across the school.

Abby, who has been at ISR for almost four years, is also an outstanding student whose results put her at the top of her class at ISR. She is passionate about, learning, especially in the area of Biology.

We are proud to spotlight Abby, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Emir

Emir (Grade 2) is an intrinsically motivated learner, kind friend, and all around wonderful student. Even though Emir is in Grade 2, he continues to share his time and energy helping in Grade 1.

Emir was in Ms. Insells Writing Club last year and was invited to come back this year to help inspire the first graders – and even to write himself. He eagerly accepted this invitation and willingly gives up his play time every Tuesday afternoon to come and support our first graders with their writing. This passion for learning and dedication to being a kind member of the ISR community is commendable!

We are proud to spotlight Emir, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Felicia

With a big heart for others! Felicia, in Grade 6, is an exceptionally positive, caring, and active student.

Not only does she bring joy to others by singing in the school choir and being part of our modern dance group, but she is also committed to helping others through her wonderful sawing skills in the “Heart 2 Heart” charity project. This project, initially started by American International Women’s Club of Düsseldorf (AIWCD), makes heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients, as a way to spread joy and help relieve pain while patients are in the hospital. Felicia has showed enthusiasm for the Heart 2 Heart project and works hard each week.

We are proud to spotlight Felicia, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our ISR Sound Crew

Our Sound & Stage Engineering Crew, Merlin 7A, Yixin 7B and Camren 8B, are part of a new SLO^® team who have an interest in looking at the technical side of performances.

After spending time exploring the school’s sound system the team did an amazing job assisting the Winter Concert performances from KG through Grade 5. In addition to providing the technical support for each concert, the team learned how to deal with the pressures of live performances. The Sound & Stage Engineering Crew is already an invaluable asset to our school in supporting any event where sound & staging is required!

We are proud to spotlight Merlin, Yixin and Camren, three of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Jolina

A star in school and a star on stage! Jolina has been at ISR since Kindergarten and is now in Grade 7. She loves to dance and sing and just played one of the main characters in the SLO^® Drama Club’s Christmas production of “Elf”.

She worked very hard to prepare herself and her peers for their performance and was always one of the first actors to memorize her lines. Both performances, the one here at school and the one at the International English Library in Düsseldorf, were a huge success. As she dreams of becoming an actress Jolina also continues to deliver high results in school and keep a positive attitude.

We are proud to spotlight Jolina, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Philipp

Phillipp plays the drums, guitar, and piano and he is a member of the ISR Rock Band. Being a talented drummer,  he has already participated in various music competitions in the Düsseldorf area.

His last competition was “Jugend Musiziert”, where he won first place in Rhein-Kreis Neuss and second place at the national level. In German, we would say “die Musik steckt ihm im Blut” or “music is in his blood”.

Philip’s talents also include acting. Most recently, Philip played a role in the musical “The Nutcracker”. We are pretty impressed, Philipp you rock!

We are proud to spotlight Philipp, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.

Spotlight On Our Student Marc

Marc, Grade 9B, has been at ISR since he was in Kindergarten. Marc is in the top of his class in Grade 9 and working hard to achieve good results. Last month, when Marc’s history teacher was out, Marc stepped in to help Shadow Teach the class, ensuring that students and himself didn’t fall behind.

Not only does Marc excel in academics, but he is also an active participant in SLO^®. As Deputy Head of the Social Responsibilities Department, Marc leads initiatives around the school to help make ISR and the environment a better place. In the beginning of December, Marc and his team of Senior Prefects organized the Neusser Tafel canned food donation drive. Thanks to Marc’s hard work ISR was able to make a sizeable donation to the Neusser Tafel to help people in need.

We are proud to spotlight Marc, one of many of ISR’s outstanding students!

Our “Student Spotlight” project aims to highlight every Friday one of our outstanding students who is, appropriate to this year’s theme, “Staying Ahead”. No matter if academic achievements, special commitment, or outstanding character traits – we look forward to sharing each of these success stories.