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25/11/20242024-2025 School yearGrade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Middle school, Music, Performanceby ISL

Chamber Orchestra of Lyon

On Tuesday, 5th November, all middle school students had the exciting opportunity to hear the Chamber Orchestra of Lyon perform excerpts from blockbuster films such as E.T., Batman, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars. The pedagogical concert was a whirlwind tour showcasing the role and evolution of music in films—from original movie soundtracks by legendary composers like …

25/11/20242024-2025 School yearEnglish, Grade 11, High school, Literature, Secondary schoolby ISL

Gothic Fiction with Grade 11

In a recent Grade 11 English Literature class, the students delved into the chilling world of gothic fiction and ghost stories. They explored the eerie atmospheres, psychological tension, and supernatural elements that make this genre so captivating. Discussions centered on how these tales reflect deeper societal fears and personal anxieties, perfect for sharpening their analytical skills while enjoying the haunting …

22/11/20242024-2025 School yearGrade 5, Primary school, Service learningby ISL

Grade 5 Helping the Eco Club

A special thanks to Grade 5 for assisting the Eco-Club with the final paper collection before the October break on Thursday, October 17th! Since Monday wasn’t available for the Eco-Club and Eco-Reps to complete the task, Grade 5’s support in clearing our green boxes was greatly appreciated.

Pastries and juice arranged on a table with French flags as decoration

07/11/20242024-2025 School yearFrench, Grade 3, Grade 4, Primary school, Semaine du Goutby ISL

Semaine du Goût 2024

On Thursday, October 17th, during the “Semaine du Goût,” a French event that promotes tasting food and encourages balance, courage, and open-mindedness, some parents from Grades 3, 4, and 3/4 volunteered. They responded to an invitation to prepare a signature dish from their culture and to present it, allowing all Grade 3 and 4 students (and the French teachers, too!) …

The letter "M", decorated in blue and orange patterns

05/11/20242023-2024 School Yearby ISL

Empowering ISL Teachers with MagicSchool AI

We are excited to announce a new partnership between ISL and ISH Academy, which is run by The International School of the Hague, to bring our teaching staff the Magic Mondays workshop series. This initiative is designed to empower ISL teachers with cutting-edge AI tools from MagicSchool AI, helping to enhance lesson planning, student engagement, and professional development. Last year, …

17/10/20242024-2025 School yearICT, JK, Kindergarten, Pre-Kby ISL

PreK and JK Students Explore Programming with BeeBots

Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students have been exploring BeeBots to learn basic programming skills. Using their thinking skills, they discovered how to give simple commands to complete tasks, such as moving a card from one side to the other. In the video below you can see two students who enjoyed playing with the Beebots so much that they continued the …

15/10/20242024-2025 School yearAnnouncement, Staffby ISL

New ISL Staff for 2024-2025

We are excited to introduce two new dedicated professionals to our ISL community, each bringing a wealth of experience and passion for education: Nikita Hošnová and Torie Dugat. Nikita Hošnová (Learning Support Assistant) – Nikita is originally from Prague, Czech Republic, where she earned her degree in Social Work and Social Pedagogy from Charles University. During her time there, …

Students sitting in chairs, playing recorders with their noses

11/10/20242024-2025 School yearGrade 8, Middle school, Music, Performance, Secondary schoolby ISL

Funny Discovery in Grade 8 Music

Although it is not considered very ‘authentic performance practice’, Grade 8 students were being true inquirers when they discovered they could play their recorders quite successfully by exhaling air through their noses! Articulation and playing fast passages might pose some difficulty, as would a runny or stuffy nose, but they have assured their music teacher that they will clean their …

A plate with some foods made out of play dough (egg, bread, peas, etc.)

02/10/20242024-2025 School yearArt, Kindergarten, SK, Who We Areby ISL

Sense of Taste: An Artful Exploration

As part of our “Who We Are” Unit of Inquiry on the Five Senses, the Senior Kindergarten students have been learning about how to use their sense of taste. They have tasted lots of different foods to map the taste buds on their tongues, and decided on foods they liked and disliked. In Art, we have made some tasty looking …

Students sitting, playing string instruments

02/10/20242024-2025 School yearGrade 7, Middle school, Music, Secondary schoolby ISL

Grade 7’s Orchestral Adventure

Grade 7 have well and truly embarked on their orchestral journey this year, learning how to hold their instruments and beginning with pizzicato playing. They have already demonstrated strong listening and collaboration skills!

Chamber Orchestra of Lyon

Gothic Fiction with Grade 11

Grade 5 Helping the Eco Club

Semaine du Goût 2024

Empowering ISL Teachers with MagicSchool AI

PreK and JK Students Explore Programming with BeeBots

New ISL Staff for 2024-2025

Funny Discovery in Grade 8 Music

Sense of Taste: An Artful Exploration

Grade 7’s Orchestral Adventure

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