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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 …

A group of grade 1 and 2 students perform on hand drums

02/07/20252024–2025 School YearCommunity, Concert, Events, High school, Middle school, Music, Performance, Primary school, Secondary schoolby ISL

ISL Music Concert 2025

Tuesday 3rd June marked the annual ISL music concert at Salle Ellipse in Sainte-Foy. Over 120 students participated, from Grade 1 to Grade 11, showcasing a wide variety of film music repertoire, ensemble formations, and instruments. This event was a wonderful opportunity for students, staff, and families to come together as a school community and celebrate the learning and progress …

26/06/20252024–2025 School YearEngagement in Learning, Experiment, Grade 11, High school, IB, Internal Assessments, Physics, Secondary schoolby ISL

Grade 11 Physicists Explore Real-World Phenomena

On 19 and 20 June, the Grade 11 Physicists spent two days off-timetable working on their Internal Assessment (IA) projects for their IB Physics course. These projects contribute 20% of their final grade. Subjects for research this year were diverse, including determining the clay content of pencil lead using resistivity measurements, the relationship between temperature and the speed of sound, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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Exploring History in Prague: Grade 10 & 11 Trip

Team Spirit in Grade 10 Football Tournament

Getting Ready for the Rentrée at ISL

ISL Music Concert 2025

Grade 11 Physicists Explore Real-World Phenomena

ISL Robotics Qualify for European Finals!

GRADE 11 GEOGRAPHY TRIP – GREDOS, SPAIN

Minecraft Meets Medieval History

Shaking Things Up in Grade 9

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

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