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Movember

October as Pink Month has come to an end and now we’re turning our attention to November or Movember as it has become more commonly called. 📢
While October focuses on female-specific cancers, Movember shines a light on men’s health and cancer awareness.
To show our support, some of our ISN staff are growing a ‘Mo’ for the whole month! They started clean-shaven and will be growing their own distinctive pieces of facial fuzz. ✂️🧔‍♂️
ISN parents, if you...

Halloween Carnival

Yesterday was the day we’d all been waiting for—Our Spooktacular Halloween Carnival kicked off in the afternoon! Goblins, ghouls, and little monsters gathered for a fang-tastic day filled with frights, fun, and festivities! 🧙‍♂️🧛‍♀️
Our Year 1 learning partners had been hard at work carving spooky Jack-O-Lanterns in preparation, and they had so much fun bringing these pumpkins to life! 🎃✨
A big thank you to the P&F for organizing such a fantastic even...

Pink Day at ISN

Did you know that October is often referred to as Pink Month? It's a time when we focus on raising awareness for female cancers.
Throughout the month, people around the world come together for activities to support cancer research and raise awareness. These activities are often exercise and fun based to highlight the fact that a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude is very helpful when battling this disease.
Today, ISN hosted a Pink Day. Learning partners, staff, and families c...

European Space Agency’s Hera Mission Launch Event

Yesterday, our Years 4-8 learning partners had an incredible opportunity to visit ESA's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt for the Hera Mission launch event! 🌍✨
Hera is Europe's first asteroid mission, set to explore a binary asteroid system.
Our learning partners tuned in for the livestream of the launch, watching Hera take off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA. What a moment to witness! 🚀👏
And an extr...

Year 2 Shadow Puppet Theaters

Our Year 2 learning partners have been busy building shadow puppet theaters. They each chose a fairytale to re-tell using their puppets and came up with some great ideas for decorating their stages.💡🎭Today, they presented their wonderful work. Great job, everyone! 🎉✨

Finally, the rabbits moved in!

At ISN, we also focus on learning beyond the classroom, and this is where our Future Skills Sustainability Project comes in. 🐰🌱
Today, we welcomed two adorable bunnies to ISN! 🐇💚 This is a wonderful opportunity for our learning partners to take on responsibility, explore the animals' habitat, and understand their unique needs. With the guidance of their teachers, they'll be caring for these fluffy new friends together!
A huge thank you to Katja Vonhöne from Pferde för...

Improving Communication

In this GPU unit, our Year 4 and 5 learning partners are discovering how communication brings us together. From in-person conversations to global digital networks, they're exploring what communication truly is and why it matters so much! 🗣️💬
They’ve been tracing the evolution of communication methods, seeing how advancements have transformed the way we connect both locally and globally. 🌐 It's amazing to see how vital communication is in building relationships and shaping the...

Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Year 2

In GPU, our Year 2 learning partners are currently focusing on understanding and fostering a sense of belonging for every child. They’re exploring how we all belong to various groups - family, friends, cultural, and educational communities.
Recently, they discovered that their families come from places like France, England, Germany, Brazil, Greece, Canada, and Belgium! 🌎
By fostering open-mindedness, we learn to appreciate our own cultures while respecting others. Embracing di...

ISN Wandertag

Yesterday, our ISN community came together for the annual ISN Wandertag.
We started at the meeting point and made our way to Klausentalhütte Diedesfeld. The weather? Let’s just say it kept us on our toes but it definitely didn’t dampen the fun!
We had a great time playing, eating, and enjoying each other’s company - even when the rain showed up and soaked our shoes!
A big thank you to the P&F group for organizing this event. This yearly tradition at the start of...

First Day of School

🌟 What a wonderful start to the new school year at ISN! 📚
It was heartwarming to see familiar faces back on campus and to give a big welcome to our new learning partners. 🌍
🎉Today was extra special for our Year 1 learning partners as they proudly brought their Schultüte (school cone) to school. 🍬🎈
In Germany and Austria, it's a cherished tradition for first graders to receive a beautifully decorated cone filled with toys, chocolates, school supplies, and ...