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Building Bridges and Strengthening Networks 🤝

One of the seven SBW Fractal Elements guiding our school culture is Connecting - expanding our networks, fostering real-world connections, and creating meaningful interfaces between ourselves and the environment.

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of putting this element into action with Lothar Schmidt, Head of the @bvmwev district association in Landau, who visited ISN. A big thank you to Daniel Zacher, a valued member of the ISN community, for setting up this meeting. 🙌

Celebrating Women & Girls in Science! 🔬✨

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, marking 10 years of raising awareness that while progress has been made, the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) still exists.

To mark this special occasion, we at ISN have engaging science sessions planned very soon, led by our Secondary Years learning partners and designed specifically for Primary Years learners. Lasting between 30 minutes and an hour, these sessions will ...

Kicking Off the Duke of Edinburgh Journey

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DofE) kicks off this term and our young learning partners are getting #worldready by developing their map reading and compass skills finely tuned. Well done to them all for a great start to the training.
The DofE is a globally recognized youth development programme designed to challenge and empower young people. It focuses on personal growth, leadership, and resilience through a structured framework. This fits perfectly with the SBW Future Skill...

Science in Action! 🧪🔥

The Year 2 learning partners were excited to kick off their new Science unit with a visit to the ISN lab. The lp’s were amazed as our SY mentor Andy demonstrated different solids, liquids and gases used to create various reactions. They especially loved seeing green fire! Our young scientists really had a “blast”!

Young Scientists in Action! 🔬🚀

This term the Year 6/7 Learning Partners have been investigating forces and recently did some experimental work into how changing the force applied to a ball can affect its speed.
Some adjusted the height of a ramp while some looked at how an elastic band can be used to apply a directed force. They designed their own experiments and in doing so, these young scientists are really developing their problem solving skills through hands on, practical work.
Next we will analyze the data ...

Feiere den Welttag der Poesie mit der ISN – Mach mit beim Poetry Day Wettbewerb!

Am 21.3.2025 ist es wieder soweit: Die Welt feiert die Schönheit der Poesie! 🌟 Dieser besondere Tag, von der UNESCO ins Leben gerufen, ehrt Dichter:innen, hält die Kunst des Vortragens lebendig und fördert die Freude am Lesen, Schreiben und das Performen von Gedichten.

Auch wir bei der International School Neustadt (ISN) feiern mit und laden alle kreativen Köpfe zu einem spannenden Poetry Day Wettbewerb ein! 🎉

🌎 Das diesjährige Thema:
„Mein Pl...

Celebrate Poetry Day with ISN – Join Our Poetry Competition!

On 21 March 2025, the world will once again come together to celebrate the beauty of poetry! 🌟 This special day, initiated by UNESCO, honors poets, keeps the art of recitation alive, and promotes the joy of reading, writing, and performing poetry.

At International School Neustadt (ISN), we are joining the celebration with an exciting Poetry Day Competition, and we want you to be part of it! 🎉

🌎 This Year’s Theme:
"My Place in the World – Celebra...

Year 1’s Exciting Visit to Elmstein Fire Station! 🔥🚒

Today our Year 1 Learning Partners had an unforgettable trip to Elmstein Fire Station!
Guided by Moritz, a Year 10 Learning Partner and volunteer firefighter, they explored a real fire truck, learned how firefighters keep people safe, and even met Dominik, an EMT, who shared insights about his role in emergencies. 🚑💡
It was a fun and educational experience, sparking curiosity and admiration for our everyday heroes! 💪👏
Thank you Moritz for being our guide!

Christmas Gifts for the elderly

Letisha and Youssef put a great deal of effort into organizing small gifts for the elderly residents of the Caritas-Altenzentrum. They searched for sponsors, purchased the gifts, and wrapped each one with care. Altogether, they packed 100 gifts. At the elderly home, they went from door to door, personally handing out the presents. The residents were deeply thankful and delighted.

Sharing the Spirit of Christmas

This year, our ISN community once again came together to support Lichtblick Neustadt, a local organization that helps people in need. 🎁
Today, we handed over the lovingly packed Christmas boxes to Ms. Hackbarth, who accepted them on behalf of Lichtblick Neustadt.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful initiative. Your support makes a real difference. 🙏
As part of our values, we aim to be a caring and responsible part of our local communit...