Category: 2024-2025 School year

Exterior shot of ISL with students painting the windows

15/04/20252024-2025 School yearArt, Celebration, Kindergarten, Primary school, PTAby ISL

Spring Has Sprung in the Atrium!

The PTA Craft Committee has kicked off their Spring decoration project with our primary students. Over the next few weeks, the windows in the atrium will bloom with colourful Spring motifs.Each primary class, with a helping hand from the PTA members, will be in charge of decorating their own window. We would like to thank Marwa, Padmaja and the rest …

Ceiling at the Palais des Nations, meant to resemble an undersea landscape

15/04/20252024-2025 School yearExhibition, Grade 5, Primary school, PYPx, Residential Camp, School trip, Unit of inquiryby ISL

Grade 5 Geneva Trip 2025

To get ready for their exhibition, the Grade 5 students set off on an exciting three-day residential trip to Geneva. They explored the Ethnological Museum and discovered how artefacts can tell powerful stories from around the world. They also visited the United Nations Palais des Nations headquarters and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, learning how different organisations …

People cheering while watching the FIRST FRANCE Competition

15/04/20252024-2025 School yearCompetition, Events, High school, ICT, Middle school, Robotics, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL Robotics Qualify for European Finals!

The ISL Robotics team recently finished as runners-up in the French National Championships, part of Le Défi Robotique 2025 by Robotique FIRST France, which took place in Lyon on 22nd March. This is a fantastic achievement for the club, which has only been running for the past two and a half years. It is a testament to all the hard …

09/04/20252024-2025 School yearMathematics, Primary schoolby ISL

The Mystery of the Missing Cubes…

A curious case has emerged at school: the beloved 1cm maths cubes have mysteriously vanished. Mr. McManus, who first noticed the disappearance, launched a thorough search — even beginning to suspect he might be the one who misplaced them. Despite many well-meaning reminders to “check the cupboard,” the cubes remain missing. The investigation continues, with all clues welcome!

International Women's Day #ACCELERATE ACTION

09/04/20252024-2025 School yearGrade 3, Grade 4, Presentation, Primary school, Research, Womenby ISL

International Women’s Day Presentations in Grade 3/4

For International Women’s Day, our Grade 3 and 4 students researched influential women in history. They each created a single-slide presentation highlighting these women’s accomplishments and how they’ve made a difference in the world. Well done to everyone for your thoughtful work! You can see some of their slides below.

ISL students standing on a stage with their music teacher as conductor

09/04/20252024-2025 School yearChoir, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, ILYMUN, Model United Nations, Music, Performance, Primary schoolby ISL

Vocal Colours Choir at ILYMUN 2025

Congratulations to the ISL Vocal Colours choir for their wonderful performance at the 2025 ILYMUN opening ceremony, held at the Hôtel de Région, Lyon on Thursday March 13th. They opened the event singing ‘I have a voice’ (Frank Wildhorn & Robin Lerner) followed by ‘Power in me’ (Rebecca Lawrence), both songs reflecting on the importance of individual rights and having …

04/04/20252024-2025 School yearArt, Conference, English, JK, Kindergarten, Pre-K, SLCby ISL

PreK and JK Student-Led Conferences Preparation

The Student-Led Conferences in Primary took place on March 28th. The Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students eagerly prepared themselves and their classroom for this special event. After discussing the day’s significance, they created invitations for their parents and made teacher badges to wear for the occasion. With teacher support, they replicated yoga poses to design posters, helping them teach their …

31/03/20252024-2025 School yearArt, Events, Kindergarten, SKby ISL

Celebrating Inspiring Women in SK

The Senior Kindergarten students celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th 2025 by thinking of important women and girls that have enriched and inspired their lives. We discussed important women in history that have paved the way for other women to progress and succeed. The students drew portraits of the women they chose and explained the reasons for their choice. …

2 students playing chess outside while 5 other students watch.

27/03/20252024-2025 School yearEnrichment, Nature, Nature Clubby ISL

Chess Club Moves Outside

Inspired by the recent spring weather, the Chess Club have once again moved the chess table outside, making the most of the sunshine during breaks and lunchtimes. The table, which was generously donated by the PTA last year, quickly became a popular spot for students to gather, play, and watch games, right up until the colder weather brought activities indoors.

26/03/20252024-2025 School yearKindergarten, Nature, Outdoor learning, SK, Unit of inquiryby ISL

SK’s Wildlife Havens

During our outdoor learning sessions, the Senior Kindergarten Class engaged in an exciting project to create shelters for hedgehogs and insect hotels. Drawing inspiration from various pictures, students brainstormed the essential elements their shelters needed and carefully considered their placement. After constructing their designs, they reflected on their projects, identifying any aspects that could be improved and making adjustments as …

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2024-2025 School year

Spring Has Sprung in the Atrium!

Grade 5 Geneva Trip 2025

ISL Robotics Qualify for European Finals!

The Mystery of the Missing Cubes…

International Women’s Day Presentations in Grade 3/4

Vocal Colours Choir at ILYMUN 2025

PreK and JK Student-Led Conferences Preparation

Celebrating Inspiring Women in SK

Chess Club Moves Outside

SK’s Wildlife Havens

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