In many schools in Germany bulling is a big problem, but also at the ISN Middle school?
We will find out!We asked 7 people from MS1, 2 and 3 if they think bulling exists and if there is bulling at the table tennis. Because table tennis is very popular at ISN and there were complaints about bulling there. We also asked if the MS1 are the outsiders in the middle school. Because they came new into the middle school and the other classes were already together last year and became good friends
Are the MS1 really the outsiders in the middle school?No! 3 people out of seven thought that the MS1 are the outsiders and 4 people thought they are not. Also if they are new in the middle school people don't think they are outsiders. One of the people we asked was from the MS1 and he also thought that they are not the outsiders.
Is bulling really existing, or just exists in the imagination of the teachers?Bulling really exists! Everybody thought that bulling really exists. A lot of times teachers spoke about bulling and many bullies already have warnings.
Is the table tennis a place of bulling?Yes! 2 people thought that the table tennis is not a place of bulling and 5 thought bulling exists at the table tennis. Also about bulling at the table tennis the teachers already spoke about. Now the teachers take a look at the students when they play. There where complaints about bulling at the table tennis and Jacques asked people if they want to have table tennis times for each class. He said that they could make times for the MS1 and the MS2, 3. But the students voted that they don't want that because then they would have less time to play.
From this Survey we could see that bulling exists in the ISN. But our teachers are very strict and give warnings, luckily. One time a student was expelled from the school because of bulling. The teachers give first three verbal warnings and then they write a letter. If it still carries on they will have a talk with the parents of the bully how they are going to change the behavior of the child so that he doesn't bully anymore. If all this doesn't help then the child will be expelled from the school.
At the ISN bulling exists, but the teachers are very strict and the bully hasn't got a chance.
From Sarah MS2 and Delia MS2
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Top Subjects!
By Hannes and Philippo
Yesterday, 7th November, Middle School students of English Group 2, voted to see which are their favourite subjects.
The results of this survey were hard to evaluate. From the top 3: “Drama, Business Studies and Sports”, only one could be selected as most popular Middle School Subject. The group had to vote which is their favourite subject of the top 3. After the second vote the results were clear! The most popular subject is: Drama!
The teacher of the most popular subject was very obscure. But he gave us a smile. Congratulations, Jacques!
Yesterday, 7th November, Middle School students of English Group 2, voted to see which are their favourite subjects.
The results of this survey were hard to evaluate. From the top 3: “Drama, Business Studies and Sports”, only one could be selected as most popular Middle School Subject. The group had to vote which is their favourite subject of the top 3. After the second vote the results were clear! The most popular subject is: Drama!
The teacher of the most popular subject was very obscure. But he gave us a smile. Congratulations, Jacques!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
DNA Extraction
Grade 8 (MS 3) learning partners at the International School of Neustadt (Weinstrasse) have discovered how to extract DNA from a living organism.
As part of their inquiry into genetics the MS3 learning partners were challenged by their Science mentor to extract DNA from a living organism to study under a microscope. “But how are we going to do that?” some of the LP’s asked.
As an inquiry based school that values autonomous learning and independent inquiry, learning partners were encouraged to research various methods to extract DNA and to write up a Scientific protocol to solve the problem.
LP’s researched and brainstormed ideas and started their investigation yesterday. They worked with enthusiasm and dedication and were rewarded with ample samples of DNA, which they studied under a microscope. Well done, MS3, with a job done well!!
To see a slideshow of how the MS 3 LP’s done the extraction visit our Middle School Web Blog (www.isnms.wordpress.com)
As part of their inquiry into genetics the MS3 learning partners were challenged by their Science mentor to extract DNA from a living organism to study under a microscope. “But how are we going to do that?” some of the LP’s asked.
As an inquiry based school that values autonomous learning and independent inquiry, learning partners were encouraged to research various methods to extract DNA and to write up a Scientific protocol to solve the problem.
LP’s researched and brainstormed ideas and started their investigation yesterday. They worked with enthusiasm and dedication and were rewarded with ample samples of DNA, which they studied under a microscope. Well done, MS3, with a job done well!!
To see a slideshow of how the MS 3 LP’s done the extraction visit our Middle School Web Blog (www.isnms.wordpress.com)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Changes to ISN online
ISN learning partners are discussing and suggesting a new format and structure for the ISN Times online. They want to give more learning partners the opportunity to be involved in our newspaper.
Learning partners are engaged in voting to choose a new editorial staff. We will be up and running in the near future.
Learning partners are engaged in voting to choose a new editorial staff. We will be up and running in the near future.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Dear Parents
The time has come for us to say good bye and to wish all of you and the children a pleasant, restful and exciting summer break.
This has been a very exciting year indeed, with lots of ups and downs, but very successful nonetheless in terms of school development and student learning. In spite of having to catch up with a year’s work (undone or incomplete), there have been remarkable achievements by all children, both in terms of social, emotional and academic development. There is a lot of work ahead of us, both in terms of IBPYP implementation and monitoring / support of student progress. We will continue to develop and fine-tune our programme, continue to invest in teacher development and continue our acquisition of resources and equipment necessary to build a strong IB/SBW school. All of our work depends on your support for which I am extremely grateful. Your support this year has been a key element in all aspects of school development. Knowing that we can count on your wisdom, advice and positive criticism gives the strength and motivation to aim higher all the time. Thank you!
My thanks to all the Mums (and Dads!) who helped organise the end of year show, which I am sure, all of us enjoyed very much. We look forward to working with you again next year. Thank you to all the other Mums and Dads who helped support teachers in class, during play, in the cafeteria or during field trips.
Special thanks to PY4/5 children (led by Anna von Guradze and Jelena Strubel) who raised 450 Euros through after school cake sale and donated the money to the school. Play / leisure equipment have been purchased to improve the quality of student life at our school. A further donation went towards the purchase of fiction and non-fiction for our library. Well done PY4/5 for such initiative and caring attitude.
Thank you for your generous donation of books and tapes, Hi-Fi, Fridge and next year, even a billiards table !
A warm welcome to all the 22 new children who will join us next year. They are from Hong Kong, India, the UK, the USA, Thailand and of course Germany. We wish all those leaving us well at their new school or in their new jobs. We will miss the children very much but we respect your decision.
That will be all for this year. I look forward to another exciting and challenging year in your company. Have great holidays!
Kind regards,
Sanjay.
This has been a very exciting year indeed, with lots of ups and downs, but very successful nonetheless in terms of school development and student learning. In spite of having to catch up with a year’s work (undone or incomplete), there have been remarkable achievements by all children, both in terms of social, emotional and academic development. There is a lot of work ahead of us, both in terms of IBPYP implementation and monitoring / support of student progress. We will continue to develop and fine-tune our programme, continue to invest in teacher development and continue our acquisition of resources and equipment necessary to build a strong IB/SBW school. All of our work depends on your support for which I am extremely grateful. Your support this year has been a key element in all aspects of school development. Knowing that we can count on your wisdom, advice and positive criticism gives the strength and motivation to aim higher all the time. Thank you!
My thanks to all the Mums (and Dads!) who helped organise the end of year show, which I am sure, all of us enjoyed very much. We look forward to working with you again next year. Thank you to all the other Mums and Dads who helped support teachers in class, during play, in the cafeteria or during field trips.
Special thanks to PY4/5 children (led by Anna von Guradze and Jelena Strubel) who raised 450 Euros through after school cake sale and donated the money to the school. Play / leisure equipment have been purchased to improve the quality of student life at our school. A further donation went towards the purchase of fiction and non-fiction for our library. Well done PY4/5 for such initiative and caring attitude.
Thank you for your generous donation of books and tapes, Hi-Fi, Fridge and next year, even a billiards table !
A warm welcome to all the 22 new children who will join us next year. They are from Hong Kong, India, the UK, the USA, Thailand and of course Germany. We wish all those leaving us well at their new school or in their new jobs. We will miss the children very much but we respect your decision.
That will be all for this year. I look forward to another exciting and challenging year in your company. Have great holidays!
Kind regards,
Sanjay.
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