On Friday evening I was a proud High School Principal as we bid farewell to our Class of 2018 at their graduation ceremony. It was a wonderful event and would not have been possible without Ms. Mala, our University Advisor who spent many hours organising the whole evening. It was also a sad time as we said goodbye to the students who will venture to new pastures and new challenges whether at University, National Service, a gap year or into business. We wish them all the very best and look forward to hearing their news as they take their place in the world.
Personal Project Introduction
On Friday our Grade 9 students were introduced to the Personal Project through a morning of workshops. They completed a range of individual and group activities that focused on each Personal Project objective and reflected on the Global Context and possible topics they would like to explore. We encourage all Grade 9 students to complete their Personal Project on a topic they are passionate about, and to not only enhance existing skills but to learn new ones too.
Pre-IBDP at ISS
Our grade 10 students have now completed their eAssessments and will be back in school on Thursday to begin a two week introductory unit in the IBDP subjects they have selected for grade 11. The purpose is that over the two weeks students will be provided with:
- a detailed, subject-specific overview of the courses that they will take in Grade 11 & 12, including learning expectations in terms of prior knowledge, learning skills, subject-specific content, homework and independent study.
- an introduction to subject-specific command terms and terminology through relevant examples.
- a detailed list of tasks (which may include reading subject-related articles, books, accessing websites, watching TED talks etc.) that will provide them with a ‘grounding’ in that particular course.
We are confident that this provides our students with a foundation that will support their transition into our DP programme, ensuring they are informed and familiar with the subjects they have chosen to pursue. Information will be sent to students and parents via ManageBac about our Pre-IBDP programme. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Jungo, our IB coordinator, [email protected]
An Invitation to Meet the ISS School Board
The ISS School Board would like to invite you to a reception on Friday May 25th at 2.45pm in the Paterson Campus library. This reception is being held right before the Paterson Campus ISS Festival of the Arts which starts at 3.30pm.
This is an opportunity to meet ISS Board members, to learn who they are and about the important role they play in our community. They will also bring you up to date with school news.
Please reply to Sally (PA to the Head of School) if you would like to attend as we want to make sure we order enough afternoon tea for everyone attending the reception. [email protected]
Upcoming events
21st - 23rd May - World of Work - Grade 10
24h May - Pre-DP course begins for Grade 10
25th May - ISS Paterson campus Festival of the Arts.
29th May - Vesak Day - no school
7th June - School closes - 12noon (Semester Reports available on ManageBac)
Personal Project Introduction
On Friday our Grade 9 students were introduced to the Personal Project through a morning of workshops. They completed a range of individual and group activities that focused on each Personal Project objective and reflected on the Global Context and possible topics they would like to explore. We encourage all Grade 9 students to complete their Personal Project on a topic they are passionate about, and to not only enhance existing skills but to learn new ones too.
Pre-IBDP at ISS
Our grade 10 students have now completed their eAssessments and will be back in school on Thursday to begin a two week introductory unit in the IBDP subjects they have selected for grade 11. The purpose is that over the two weeks students will be provided with:
- a detailed, subject-specific overview of the courses that they will take in Grade 11 & 12, including learning expectations in terms of prior knowledge, learning skills, subject-specific content, homework and independent study.
- an introduction to subject-specific command terms and terminology through relevant examples.
- a detailed list of tasks (which may include reading subject-related articles, books, accessing websites, watching TED talks etc.) that will provide them with a ‘grounding’ in that particular course.
We are confident that this provides our students with a foundation that will support their transition into our DP programme, ensuring they are informed and familiar with the subjects they have chosen to pursue. Information will be sent to students and parents via ManageBac about our Pre-IBDP programme. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Jungo, our IB coordinator, [email protected]
An Invitation to Meet the ISS School Board
The ISS School Board would like to invite you to a reception on Friday May 25th at 2.45pm in the Paterson Campus library. This reception is being held right before the Paterson Campus ISS Festival of the Arts which starts at 3.30pm.
This is an opportunity to meet ISS Board members, to learn who they are and about the important role they play in our community. They will also bring you up to date with school news.
Please reply to Sally (PA to the Head of School) if you would like to attend as we want to make sure we order enough afternoon tea for everyone attending the reception. [email protected]
Upcoming events
21st - 23rd May - World of Work - Grade 10
24h May - Pre-DP course begins for Grade 10
25th May - ISS Paterson campus Festival of the Arts.
29th May - Vesak Day - no school
7th June - School closes - 12noon (Semester Reports available on ManageBac)