Category: 2024-2025 School year - Page 2 - International School of Lyon

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 …

12/03/20252024-2025 School yearGeography, Grade 11, High school, Humanities, Research, School trip, Secondary schoolby ISL

GRADE 11 GEOGRAPHY TRIP – GREDOS, SPAIN

The Grade 11 Geographers arrived at Lyon Airport bright and early on Monday, 17th February 2025, for their field trip to Spain, where they collected data for their Internal Assessment and experienced Spain’s urban and rural culture. Organized by Mr. Dunn and accompanied by Mrs. Fournier, the trip included time in Madrid (tapas, anyone?) and a visit to the Águila …

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 …

12/02/20252024-2025 School yearGrade 3, Grade 4, Primary school, Residential Camp, School tripby ISL

Grade 3 and 4 Winter Camp

Recently, our Grade 3 and 4 students had an unforgettable adventure in Peisey-Nancroix! They took part in avalanche and survival training, learning how to build fires and make igloos. A snowshoe trek led them on a search for animal tracks, and of course, there was an epic snowball fight! Beyond the fun, the trip was a great chance to develop …

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 …

03/02/20252024-2025 School yearConcert, Grade 5, Music, Performance, Primary school, School tripby ISL

CHAM Concert with Grade 5

On Tuesday 21st January, the Grade 5 students walked to the Espace Culturel in Sainte-Foy to watch a concert (Classe à Horaires Aménagés Musique, CHAM) performed by middle school students from College Charcot. The program included a diverse range of music, from Steve Reich’s ‘Clapping music’ to Beyonce’s ‘Halo’, with vocal and instrumental pieces in both English and French. Students …

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2024-2025 School year

Celebrating Inspiring Women in SK

Chess Club Moves Outside

SK’s Wildlife Havens

GRADE 11 GEOGRAPHY TRIP – GREDOS, SPAIN

Minecraft Meets Medieval History

Shaking Things Up in Grade 9

Grade 3 and 4 Winter Camp

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

ISL Robotics Qualifies for Nationals!

CHAM Concert with Grade 5

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