Bonn International School Waves Spring Summer 2017

BONN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MAGAZINE

WAVES Summer 2017

IB: A Bridge to your Future Hänsel and Gretel Awards A Glimpse into Advisory Time

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CONTENTS 3 News from the Director 4 EC SPORTS / BISSV Winter Results BISSV Update 8 EC ACTIVITIES Annie The Musical TEDx Youth@ BIS 12 PYP G3 Market Day Hänsel&Gretel Reader´s ChoiceAwards G4 Shakespeare G5 Rove´s at the Discovery Centre 15 MYP Climate Change Learning the Tricks of the Trade A Glimpse into Advisory Time Political Art 22 DP Arts Inspiration in London Biology DNA Trip Visual Arts Exhibition 26 STAFF NEWS Mervin Dayal Danny Hudson 28 WHOLE SCHOOL IB: Bridge to Your Future

BONN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL e.V. Martin-Luther-King Strasse 14, 53175 Bonn magazine@bonn-is.de MAGAZINE VOLUNTEERS: Melissa Beck, Agnieszka Boud, Kate Carey, Krista

30 UNSUNG HEROES Media Centre 32 STUDENT PERSPECTIVE (Student´s Work, Layout by Claire K.) Peace Women’s March “Homiesickness” 34 COMMUNITY NEWS BIS Celebrates the Crest Scott Knicely: Personal Connection 38 ALUMNI Lara Jansen Seyd Shnayien 40 BIS IN PHOTOS

Ferguson, Karolyn Fox, Meg Holycross, Anuradha Koratkar, Kristen Meeker, Natalie Niklas, Sonja Seitamo, Sam Winnall | LAYOUT: Stephanie Fremerey, Claire Kelley, Grade 10 (Student Perspective) | PHOTOGRAPHY: Thank you to the many community members who share their photos, Shutterstock | PRINTING: The Happy Printer, Bonn

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News from the Director | Summer 2017 WAVES

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WAVES Summer 2017 | EC Sports

EC Sports | Summer 2017 WAVES

Winter Sport Results Basketball

Swimming

NECIS Results Under 12 Girls

2nd in Plate and 6th from 8 teams Most Sporting Team

Under 12 Boys

4th in Plate

8th from 8 teams NECIS Results

Under 14 Girls

Plate Winners

Under 14 Boys

2nd in Plate

Junior Varsity Girls

Plate Winners

5th from 10 teams

Junior Varsity Boys

4th in Plate

5th from 10 teams Under 16 Girls 6th from 10 teams Hannah W

1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

9th from 10 teams

50m Butterfly 50m Breaststroke 100m Butterfly 100m Breaststroke 200m Individual Medley

Lara W 10th from 12 teams

50m Backstroke 50m Freestyle 50m Butterfly 100m Backstroke 200m Individual Medley

1st (NECIS record) 1st 3rd 1st (NECIS record) 2nd

Katrina R

100m Freestyle 100m Backstroke 200m Freestyle

4th 4th 5th

Hannah W Olivia C Lara W Divya B

200m Individual Medley Relay

1st (NECIS record)

50m Breaststroke

6th

Rron Z

50m Freestyle 50m Backstroke 50m Breaststroke

2nd 4th 5th

Max W

50m Breaststroke 50m Backstroke 50m Freestyle 50m Butterfly 100m Freestyle

1st 1st 1st 1st 1st

50 Backstroke 50 Breaststroke 100m Backstroke 100m Breaststroke

6th 6th 5th 4th

ISST Division I Varsity Girls ISST Division II Varsity Boys

4th from 8 teams

(NECIS (NECIS (NECIS (NECIS (NECIS

record) record) record) record) record)

Over 16 Girls

Marathon School Relay

Bente K Boys 10-11

Time BIS Team 1

3:21:00

BIS Team 2

4:08:00

BIS Team 3

4:28:00

BIS Team 4

4:47:00

Over 16 Boys

Anton T

(NECIS (NECIS (NECIS (NECIS (NECIS

record) record) record) record) record)

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WAVES Summer 2017 | BISSV

BISSV | Summer 2017 WAVES

BISSV

E T A UPD

BISSV Camps

Running

Swimming

Football

Badminton

New adults sports in 2017-2018

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WAVES Summer 2017 | EC Activities

EC Activities | Summer 2017 WAVES

Annie

The Musical Laura, Grade 10

WAVES: Laura, you have been in several musicals in the past. How did you like playing the villain in this production?

Laura: WAVES: Were you ever nervous or uncomfortable portraying the flamboyant, SERIN, Grade 8

WAVES: Who did you think

Yerin:

flirty and cruel Miss Hannigan?

would earn the role of Laura:

Annie?

WAVES: What was your favorite part about playing Annie?

Serin: Serin: Yerin:

WAVES: What did you most enjoy about

Both:

performing in this musical?

Yerin: Laura: YERIN, Grade 6 WAVES: Have you ever acted before?

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WAVES Summer 2017 | EC Activities

TEDx Youth@BIS

1 April 2017 TEDxYouth BIS has participated in TEDxYouth every year since 2012. This

Supratim K,

Joyesha S and Serin O

Bente L,

piano accompaniment, Grade 9

» » » » » SPEAKERS: Ryan K,

Grade 9

year featured 15 speakers, age 11-18, including three musicians and one poet.

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EC Activities | Summer 2017 WAVES

Yerin O,

Max A and Jure Jerebic Nicholas K, Grade 8

See BIS website for the video recordings:

Jake J,

Grade 9

Ty K,

Laura G,

Grade 6

Oliver M,

Grade 11, co-writer (faculty)

Kushagra S,

Grade 11

Grade 6

Matilde R,

Grade 6

Grade 8

Grade 9

Leandra V,

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

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WAVES Summer 2017 | PYP

PYP | Summer 2017 WAVES

Market Day

Hänsel and Gretel Reader’s Choice Awards Cheers and groans were heard throughout the primary side of the Media Centre in

‘How we organise ourselves’

March as the winner was announced for the final round of voting for the 2017 Hänsel & Gretel Reader’s Choice Awards.

This Unit of Inquiry helps students to understand how people work together to achieve a common purpose; something that is essential in everyday life.

Learn More about this award and see the current nominees at the Hänsel & Gretel website:

Cindy Rogers, Librarian

Goals of the Hänsel & Gretel Reader’s Choice Award Casey Ranson, Teacher

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WAVES Summer 2017 | PYP

‘Is this a dagger I see Shakespeare

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Climate Change

before me?’

Our Grade 4 classes took to a gory, bloody stage on the evening

Have you ever wondered what happens to old electronics after

of Thursday, 26 January to present three of Shakespeare’s most

you geta new phone, computer, TV or printer? How often do you

memorable and emotional plays. Each class embraced a diffe-

ride your bike or take public transportation versus riding in a car?

rent classic as their main project forming part of the Unity of

How many times a week do you shower or bathe? How much energy

Inquiry, ‘How we express ourselves’.

does it take to buy local versus imported goods and produce?

Encore Grade 4, encore!

RoveRs at the discovery centre

Do you eat local produce?

What kind of bottle do you use most?

On 9 February, Grade 5 was set to go on an educational and fun trip. Our destination

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was Continium Discovery Centre in Kerkrade, the Netherlands.

How do you get to school most of the time?

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by Vita

V, Grade 5

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WAVES Summer 2017 | MYP

LEARNING THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE What makes a great advertisement? A catchy slogan? Clever design? A deep understanding of what motivates a target audience? Grade 10 Language and Literature English students took a walk in the world of advertising where they were exposed to the techniques of the trade.

MYP | Summer 2017 WAVES

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WAVES Summer 2017 | MYP

A Glimpse into Advisory time Advisory time is, of course, used for basic

administrative activities and organising the coming day. However, the first 12

minutes of the school day is also a time to build relationships, solve problems, have fun and promote growth of character and individuality Here is a taste of just some of the activities to start the day.

Michael Bailey, Dean of Students

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Grade 8

Political Art

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WAVES Summer 2017 | DP

DP | Summer 2017 WAVES

Biology DNA Trip

LONDON

BIS Grade 11 Biology students spent a day at Bayer laboratories in Leverkusen, investigating methods in bio-technology relating to genetic makeup and health.

Arts Inspiration in

In January 2017 the Grade 11 Art class, accompanied by

Jo Tilton and Mervin Dayal, went on a three-day excursion

to London that provided inspiration and insight into various types of art.

Bente K, Grade 11

by Christian

K, Grade 11

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WAVES Summer 2017 | DP

Visual Arts Exhibition

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Staff News

Teacher

Feature

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Where were you born and where did you grow up?

Where do you consider “home?”

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Where do you consider “home?”

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Staff News | Summer 2017 WAVES

? Which living person do you most admire?

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Prevention is much better than healing – it saves the labour of being sick.«

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Thomas Adams, 1618

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Whole School

Whole School | Summer 2017 WAVES

IB: A Bridge to Your Future Service Orientation

Emotional Intelligence

Creativity

Cognitive Flexibility

Judgement& Decision Making Complex Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Pursue independent research on a focused topic

Management, Coordination & Negotiation Skills

Develop the skills of creative thinking

Roundabouts as a viable economic solution to traffic in Bonn The effect

Generate creative new insights

In-depth investigation

Build a working Computer

Synthesize learning

Tech Addiction

An analyzing

Explore multiple perspectives

Gender Equality

Develop communication skills

Experience the excitement of intellectual discovery

Engage in a systematic approach of research

Community and Service (CAS)

DP

Engage in a systematic process of research

of various environmental factors on the distribution of Daphnia Magna. The effect of light on the ethylene production in bananas.

Communicate effectively in a variety of situations

Communicate effectively in a variety of situations

Self-directed inquiry

report of Putin s 15 years in charge of Russia

Collaborative inquiry

Synthesize and apply learning

Deforestation

Demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning

Responsible action as a result of learning

MYP Inquiry within a global context

Develop a fitness dietry plan

Take action

Climate Change

PYP

Explore multiple perspectives

Animal Rights

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes | Summer 2017 WAVES

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Student Perspective

Student Perspective | Summer 2017 WAVES

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Community News

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BIS Celebrates the

Crest

A day filled with celebrations marked the official opening of our new building the Crest and the long awaited cafeteria extension.

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Community News

Scott Knicely

and his wife moved to Aleppo in August 2011 to teach

at the ICARDA International School of Aleppo. While initially a wonderful experience, things changed forever in February 2012 when a truck bomb was detonated down the street from the school and their residence.

Personal Connection

This marked the beginning of the end for their time in the city, and the start of the cycle of violence that has destroyed much of the UNESCO protected old city and the country of Syria. What was once a magical city now lies in ruins, the lives of its proud inhabitants shattered.

Community News | Summer 2017 WAVES

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WAVES Summer 2017 | Alumni

Seyd Shnayien

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Alumni | Summer 2017 WAVES

Lara Jensen Teacher 1998–2004

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