Tag: Secondary school

Students writing feedback to their classmates' autobiographies

22/12/20252025–2026 School YearEnglish, Grade 8, Literacy, Middle school, Peer feedback, Project, Reading, Secondary school, Writingby ISL

Grade 8 Explores Autobiographies

As one of the Independent Reading Projects in English class this past term, the Grade 8 students were introduced to autobiographies. The books selected by the students ranged from footballer Beth Mead’s Lioness: My Journey to Glory and surfer Bethany Hamilton’s Soul Surfer to Elie Wiesel’s Night. After reading, students wrote thoughtful book reviews. With soft jazz music setting the …

12/12/20252025–2026 School YearClimate, ESS, Geography, High school, Humanities, IB, Science, Secondary school, Sustainability, Workshopby ISL

Geography and ESS Students Explore Climate Justice

Grade 11 and 12 Geography and ESS students had a workshop on Friday 5th December exploring climate change issues connected to their IB syllabus content. This was held in partnership with the EU-funded EYES (Empowering Youth through Environmental Storytelling) and News Decoder journalism organisations. The workshop included presentations, discussions, and group activities on Degrowth and Climate Justice, with students brainstorming …

The International School of Lyon is delighted to welcome The Brown Derbies, the acclaimed acapella ensemble from Brown University, for a special visit on 16 January 2026 as part of their European tour. Known for their energetic performances, rich tenor through bass harmonies, and a repertoire spanning from 80s favourites to modern pop, the Derbies have shared their vibrant style …

17/11/20252025–2026 School YearCAS, Celebration, Competition, Creativity, English, Events, High school, Language Learning, Middle school, Performance, Poetry, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL Students Shine at Annual Poetry Slam

Our annual ISL Poetry Slam evening was an inspiring and memorable event, showcasing the creativity and confidence of the next generation of poets. In addition to students from ISL, contestants from Ombrosa and Assomption joined us. We are especially proud to celebrate three of the evening’s winners, all from the ISL community. Their exceptional performances highlighted not only their talent …

13/11/20252025–2026 School YearCompetition, Events, Grade 10, High school, Physical Education, Secondary school, Sports, Teamwork, Wellbeingby ISL

Grade 10 PE Tournament Highlights

There was plenty of action in the three-team Grade 10 PE football tournament, with goals galore, strong tackling and impressive goalkeeping throughout, including a triple save from Eloi and his famous goalie gloves! The teams are working hard towards the final day in two weeks’ time, which will lead into the exciting indoor 10.1 vs 10.2 challenge at the Ste. …

07/11/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Celebration, Community, Creativity, English, Events, High school, Literature, Middle school, Performance, Poetry, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL’s Annual Poetry Slam

The International School of Lyon is delighted to host its annual Poetry Slam on Thursday, 13 November. This much-loved event brings together talented and courageous student poets from ISL, Ombrosa and Assomption, who will take to the stage to share their unique voices, experiences and emotions through spoken word. Audiences can look forward to an event filled with creativity, music …

03/11/20252025–2026 School YearCollaboration, Communication, Events, High school, ILYMUN, International Mindedness, Leadership, Model United Nations, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL and CSI Students Collaborate for ILYMUN

Plans for our annual Model United Nations conference, ILYMUN, to be held in March, are well underway. The conference is unique in that it is organized by students of ISL and our neighbor-school across the river, the Cité Scolaire Internationale de Lyon (CSI). The three ISL students on the ILYMUN Executive Board publicized the conference at ISL’s Welcome Evening in …

13/10/20252025–2026 School YearGrade 10, Grade 11, High school, History, Inquiry-Based Learning, International Mindedness, School trip, Secondary schoolby ISL

Exploring History in Prague: Grade 10 & 11 Trip

History students from Grades 10 and 11 recently had the opportunity to visit a city at the crossroads of history: Prague. Prague has changed hands several times throughout history and links in many ways with our History programme, in particular with the Treaty of Versailles, the Holocaust, and the Cold War. Students visited Prague Castle, Terezin concentration camp (where Gavrilo …

22/09/20252025–2026 School YearCompetition, Events, Grade 10, High school, Physical Education, Secondary school, Sports, Wellbeingby ISL

Team Spirit in Grade 10 Football Tournament

The Grade 10 boys brought plenty of energy and teamwork to their PE football tournament recently. It was a chance to develop skills, show great sportsmanship, and enjoy some friendly competition on the pitch. Well done to all our players!

Science teachers posing in the newly renovated science lab

03/09/20252025–2026 School YearCommunity, Enrichment, Events, Planning, PTA, Renovations, Rentrée, Science, Secondary school, Staffby ISL

Getting Ready for the Rentrée at ISL

Here at ISL, the staff have been hard at work preparing for the rentrée. That means setting up classrooms, collaborating on planning, and discussing exciting projects for the year ahead. The science department in particular has had an extra busy week, moving everything back into the newly renovated biology lab and prep room. These refreshed spaces are looking fantastic after …

Secondary school

Grade 8 Explores Autobiographies

Geography and ESS Students Explore Climate Justice

Welcoming The Brown Derbies to ISL

ISL Students Shine at Annual Poetry Slam

Grade 10 PE Tournament Highlights

ISL’s Annual Poetry Slam

ISL and CSI Students Collaborate for ILYMUN

Exploring History in Prague: Grade 10 & 11 Trip

Team Spirit in Grade 10 Football Tournament

Getting Ready for the Rentrée at ISL

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