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23/10/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Creativity, English, Grade 2, Inquiry-Based Learning, Language Learning, Parents, Primary school, PTAby ISL

Felt Dolls for Grammar Fun

The PTA Craft Club, inspired by Mme Marie’s vision, created colourful Grammar felt dolls for donation to our classrooms. Grade 2 students enjoyed meeting the “Common Noun” and “Proper Noun” dolls, using them in a playful sorting activity that brought grammar learning to life. A heartfelt thank you to the PTA Craft Committee for their creativity and generosity in bringing …

20/10/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Celebration, Community, Creativity, Design and Technology, Enrichment, Halloween, Primary schoolby ISL

Handicraft Club Crafts Halloween & Día de los Muertos Décor

The Handicraft Club created special decorations for Halloween and Día de los Muertos to brighten each primary classroom. The members enjoyed putting them up and enjoyed seeing their classmates’ surprise and appreciation!

16/10/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Kindergarten, SK, Unit of inquiry, Who We Are, Writingby ISL

Senior Kindergarten Students Explore Their Emotions

The Senior Kindergarten students have been exploring the different types of emotions they have experienced as part of their Unit of Inquiry All About Me under the transdisciplinary theme Who We Are. They have identified many different emotions and reflected thoughtfully on what makes them feel a certain way and why. Each student created a self-portrait using natural objects to …

Paper self portraits on a black background

29/09/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Creativity, Inquiry-Based Learning, JK, Kindergarten, Pre-K, Unit of inquiry, Who We Areby ISL

Toucan Class Explores Identity Through Self-Portraits

The Toucans (Pre- and Jr. Kindergarten) have been inquiring into who they are and what makes each person unique. To celebrate their identities and to learn more about themselves, they painted beautiful self-portraits. Each student carefully selected paint colors to best match their skin and hair tones and then chose additional colors to add the final details, such as eyes, …

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 …

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 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. …

23/01/20252024–2025 School YearArt, Celebration, ICT, JK, Kindergarten, Pre-K, SKby ISL

Kindergarten + Tech = Party!

Our Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students have been learning about celebrations and how to plan a party in their “Where We Are in Place and Time” unit of inquiry. They made beautiful invitations on Canva to share with their friends in Senior Kindergarten, and organized a special party. The big celebration was held on the last day of school before …

23/01/20252024–2025 School YearArt, Grade 5, Grade 6, Middle school, Primary school, School tripby ISL

Grade 5 and 6 Biennale Exhibit Visit

Following their inspiring visit to the Art Biennale of Lyon, Grade 5 and Grade 6 students returned to school to create stunning moonlit seaside scenes influenced by Jean-Christophe Norman’s work. In Grade 5, students explored their Unit of Inquiry (UOI) about Space (Where We Are in Place and Time), examining how artists depict physical and conceptual dimensions, while Grade 6 …

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Felt Dolls for Grammar Fun

Handicraft Club Crafts Halloween & Día de los Muertos Décor

Senior Kindergarten Students Explore Their Emotions

Toucan Class Explores Identity Through Self-Portraits

Spring Has Sprung in the Atrium!

PreK and JK Student-Led Conferences Preparation

Celebrating Inspiring Women in SK

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

Kindergarten + Tech = Party!

Grade 5 and 6 Biennale Exhibit Visit

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