Tag: Secondary school

Two girls looking excitedly at the camera while sitting in front of a computer

19/02/20252024-2025 School yearComputers, Gamification, Grade 6, History, Humanities, ICT, Middle school, Secondary schoolby ISL

Minecraft Meets Medieval History

Grade 6 have been learning about the medieval world and spent a lesson exploring the Round City of Baghdad using Minecraft Education, immersing themselves in key features such as the House of Wisdom, where ancient Greek and Roman texts were preserved for future generations. While discussing medieval warfare, they initially thought of using TNT but soon realized it wouldn’t exist …

3 male students sitting in front of a screen with the words "Breaking News"

19/02/20252024-2025 School yearGeography, Grade 9, High school, Humanities, Presentation, Secondary schoolby ISL

Shaking Things Up in Grade 9

The Grade 9.1 geographers planned and delivered a major earthquake re-enactment based on real-life events (1985 Mexico City, 2004 Indian Ocean, 2011 Japan, 2023 Turkey) using a variety of creative approaches. They portrayed news teams reporting from the studio and live ‘on the scene,’ incorporating interviews, props, models, rescues, videos, and dramatic imagery to illustrate the causes, effects, and responses …

2 Grade 8 students presenting their woodworking assignment to a group of Grade 5 students

12/02/20252024-2025 School year3D Modeling, Art, Construction, Design and Technology, Grade 8, Middle school, Presentation, Secondary school, Woodworkingby ISL

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

In their Design and Technology class, Grade 8 students shared their skills and experience in 3D modeling and wood construction with Grade 5. They gave tips on working with balsa wood and making a neat, well-crafted model. They also explained key project steps—research, planning, and building—and demonstrated important techniques like handling delicate materials, making precise cuts, and assembling pieces securely. …

Students from the ISL Robotics team posing in front of a sign reading "First Tech Challenge Robotique"

05/02/20252024-2025 School yearCompetition, Enrichment, High school, Middle school, Robotics, School trip, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL Robotics Qualifies for Nationals!

On Saturday 19th of January the ISL Robotics Teams participated in the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes regional qualification tournament for Robotique FIRST France. We finished 3rd out of 18 teams and qualified for the French national championship which will take place on 22nd March. Well done to all students concerned and thank you to Mr O’Reilly and Dr Feeney for organizing this …

30/01/20252024-2025 School yearEnglish, Grade 11, High school, Literature, School trip, Secondary schoolby ISL

“Femme, Vie, Liberté” Exhibition

On Friday before the winter holidays, the G11 class visited an exhibition at the St. Foy library. The purpose of this exhibition was to showcase enlarged drawings from the new comic book compiled by Marjane Satrapi, a famous Iranian cartoonist and film director, best known for her autobiographical graphic novel about the Iranian Revolution of the 1980s. This book is …

08/01/20252024-2025 School yearCommunity, Enrichment, High school, MUN, School trip, Secondary schoolby ISL

CLERMUN & BERMUN 2024

The ISL Model United Nations (MUN) Club had a busy November. New members of the club from Grades 9-11 traveled to Clermont-Ferrand to participate in CLERMUN, a 4 day conference focused on Climate Justice. They polished their debate skills, caught the MUN bug and are eager to attend more conferences. In late November, experienced members of the ISL MUN club …

11/12/20242024-2025 School yearCompetition, Middle school, Physical Education, Secondary school, Sportsby ISL

Geneva Athletics Competition

A group of sixteen students in Grades 9, 10 and 11 recently attended an International Schools Athletics Competition in Geneva, Switzerland. We did not have a lot of time to train and prepare but from the moment that we caught the first train from Lyon Part Dieu (at 06:39 in the morning!), we were raring to go. Students competed in …

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 …

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 …

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!

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Secondary school

Minecraft Meets Medieval History

Shaking Things Up in Grade 9

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

ISL Robotics Qualifies for Nationals!

“Femme, Vie, Liberté” Exhibition

CLERMUN & BERMUN 2024

Geneva Athletics Competition

Gothic Fiction with Grade 11

Funny Discovery in Grade 8 Music

Grade 7’s Orchestral Adventure

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