Bonn International School Magazine | Spring 2016 | magazine@bonn-is.de
7MOUNTAINS The Musical
A Coffee with
Pat Baier Service at BIS
Providing Aid to the Refugees
On the cover: The fisher people in a scene from the Primary School Production, 7Mountains.
Bonn International School e.V. Martin-Luther-King-Strasse 14, 53175 Bonn Magazine Volunteers: Maureen Adams
Contents A Coffee with Pat Baier 2 Staff Run the Bonn Marathon 3 Sports at BIS - Results 4 Winter 4
Claudia Appel
BISSV Update 6
Melissa Beck
EC Activities 8
Agnieszka Boud
Tech Pilots 8
Kate Carey
TEDxYouth@BIS ‘Who Cares?’ 9
Krista Ferguson Rosemary Ford Hewitt Karolyn Fox
Teacher Feature 10 Eight questions to get to know our teachers 10 Primary Years Programme 12
Janet Hannah
7Mountains - The Musical 12
Anuradha Koratkar
Is Construction Just Play? (Early Learning 3/4) 14
Natalie Niklas
Simple Machines 15
Sonja Seitamo
Investigating Belief Systems 16
Jayanti Srinivas Sam Winnall
Middle Years Programme 17 International Schools Arabic Debating Championships 17 Grade 7-8 German Trip to General Anzeiger 18
Students:
Grade 10 First World War Battlefields Trip 19
Rachel F
Service at BIS 20
Elisabeth H Krupha V Layout and Design: Janet Hannah Photography:
Sport, Exercise and Health Science 22 Diploma Programme 24 Is Geography relevant in the modern world? 24 Unsung Heroes 25 Hausmeisters 25 Student News 26
Thank you to the many
Movie Reviews 26
community members who shared
My Favorite Book 27
their photos.
Restaurant and Cafe Reviews 28 Mr Frank Retires after 30 Years at BIS 29
Printing: The Happy Printer, Bonn. magazine@bonn-is.de
Community News 30 Marabu Theatre, 30 BIS Saloon 31 New Building - New Opportunities 32 Translations for School Supplies 32 Confessions of a Crossing Guard 33 BIS in Pictures 34 Favorite travel destinations in Europe 36 Alumni 37
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A Coffee with
Pat Baier I would say embrace opportunities, don’t
Bonn International School will welcome its new Director, Pat Baier, in August 2016. Previously the Director of the International School Hannover Region, Pat, a British citizen, is looking forward to her move to Bonn and will be joined here by her husband. She attended boarding school in the UK and completed her post graduate teaching qualifications at Warwick University, UK. She has two grown-up daughters. We recently asked Pat to share a few personal insights and her views on topics related to our school, Bonn and what today’s students have to look forward to.
of the friends I had when I was 15.
Pat, you are new to Bonn but not to
over indulgent. I’m also a fan of John Irving,
What are both the most significant
Germany. What are you most looking
Ian McEwan, Paul Auster, Joyce Carol Oats
opportunities and challenges for students
forward to here?
and many more. In fact reading is my main
in 2016?
Apart from being really excited to join BIS, I’m very much looking forward to long bike rides along the Rhine with my husband and enjoying the beautiful countryside around Bonn. It’s far too flat up here in Hannover! What was your favorite book or series of books growing up? My all time favorite as a child was Charlotte’s Web (I still get the odd tear in my eye when I read the book to kids). I also enjoyed and still have all the Heidi books as well as a well-worn edition of Black Beauty.
form of relaxing and winding down. What is your favorite breakfast? Fruit, bread rolls and cheese at the weekend and a bowl of Special K with walnuts and raisins on weekday mornings. When you first visited BIS, what impres sions did you have of the school?
be afraid of change, don’t pretend to be what you are not and value your family and friends above all else. So far I have been very fortunate in choosing the best profession in the world, enjoying my job and having a close and loving family and some wonderful friends. In fact I am still in close contact with some
The class of 2016 is entering a very complex and rapidly changing world. We are facing challenges of a global nature which will effect us all - poverty, lack of clean water, climate change to name but a few, to which solutions on a global level have to be found. The growing pace of technological change brings with it weighty ethical questions
Modern, dynamic, busy, welcoming and
as to privacy versus security and safety;
warm. The facilities and location are
extremism and acts of terrorism are testing
fantastic and there was a very purposeful
us as people and as a community. The job
atmosphere. However, I first visited BIS
market for school leavers is also far less
in 2003 when the school was in the old
secure than it was 20 years ago. That is why
What are you reading at the moment, by
building and so over the years have been
it is so important to provide our students
whom, and what do you like about the
able to observe the impressive growth and
with the knowledge and skills to make
book or genre?
development from afar.
the most of the wealth of opportunities
I’ve just finished reading Salman Rushdie’s
If you were able to give your 15-year-old
Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight
self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Nights and was somewhat disappointed. He writes beautifully, but this novel was
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In giving myself advice from hindsight,
before them. Students must be taught to become lifelong learners, skillful communicators and critical thinkers and be given the skills
and values to be responsible, open-minded
which the faculty and staff are motivated,
and mindful citizens in a multi-cultural,
committed to the school and its students
interconnected, fast-paced world. With the
and held responsible for the quality of their
right skills and attitudes our global world
performance.
offers an exciting wealth of opportunities. What are your most closely held values? I believe passionately in the benefits of an international education for the reasons stated above. An international school has to be a thriving, happy and vibrant community of students, staff and parents, in which all are valued and respected. An excellent school ensures that each student is supported to reach his/her individual potential by providing a wide range of quality academic and extra curricular activities. A successful school is one in
I believe the qualities expected of a teacher must be role-modeled by the leader of a school. It is vital that the head of a school acts ethically and fairly, is able to take difficult decisions, and views the faculty and staff as a valuable resource to be used and consulted in driving forward school improvement. The effective school leader is visible in the daily life of the school and ensures that the vision is communicated to all and that all are working towards that vision in a clearly structured and managed fashion.
The school community can look forward to welcoming Pat at the start of the new school year in August 2016.
Staff Run the Bonn Marathon Congratulations to the 30 staff members who ran in this year’s Bonn Marathon! A special mention to Gary Wilberforce who placed 10th overall in the half-marathon and Mike Bailey who placed 5th in his age group.
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s t l u s e R winter After two friendly galas in Luxembourg and Antwerp, BIS swim team headed once again to Luxembourg for the NECIS tournament.
Swimming (NECIS Winter) The team performed brilliantly over the two days and returned
Under 16 Girls Bente K
with an impressive medal haul of 11 golds, seven silvers and four bronzes. Lara W and Hannah W came first in each of their
Divya B
four events, with Lara setting two new NECIS records. Not to be outdone, brother Max W also claimed two golds and two NECIS records. The U16 Girls relay team rounded off the weekend long
Lara W
Sabrina S
1st (NECIS record)
200m Individual Medley
1st (NECIS record)
100m Backstroke
1st
100m Butterfly
1st
50m Butterfly
5th
50m Freestyle
4th
5th
50m Breaststroke
5th
100m Backstroke
4th
50m Freestyle
2nd 3rd
50m Backstroke
4th
100 m Breaststroke
1st
50m Butterfly
1st
100m Butterfly
1st
200m Individual Medley
1st
Alice L
50m Butterfly
3rd
Kaitlyn F
100m Butterfly
2nd
Hannah W 200m Freestyle
2nd
100m Freestyle
Isabelle C
event with an impressive victory in the 200m freestyle relay. Under 12 Girls
50m Breaststroke 100m Freestyle
Aura L
200m Freestyle
4th
100m Butterfly
3rd
200m Medley Relay
2nd
200m Freestyle Relay
1st
Isabelle C Hannah W Bente K Alice L Hannah W Alice L Isabelle C Divya B Girls 16 and over Aura L Lara W Divya B Kaitlyn F
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200m Medley Relay
3rd
s n o g a r d o G Boys 10 - 11
Max W
Under 16 Boys 50m Breaststroke
1st (NECIS record)
50m Backstroke
1st (NECIS record)
50m Freestyle
2nd
100m Freestyle
2nd
50m Backstroke
5th
200m Freestyle
4th
Anton T
100m Backstroke
2nd
50m Backstroke
4th
50m Breaststroke
4th
Under 14 Boys Jack W
Basketball (Winter) The younger teams travelled to Rotterdam for their NECIS
NECIS Results
tournaments accompanied by many BIS parents, who were in fine
Under 12 Girls
3rd from 9 teams
voice cheering our teams on. The Under 12 Girls came third after
Under 12 Boys
Plate Winners 5th from 8 teams
an exciting and tense last quarter in which the winning basket
Under 14 Girls
4th from 8 teams
was a true team effort. The Under 14 Girls came in fourth and the
Under 14 Boys
8th from 9 teams
Under 12 Boys were the Plate Winners.
Junior Varsity Girls
7th from 8 teams
After their promotion last season, the Varsity Girls travelled to
Junior Varsity Boys
8th from 9 teams
London to compete in their first ISST Division I tournament.
ISST Division I
Tess L (Grade 9) was selected to the All Tournament Team, an
Varsity Girls
honorary all-star team comprising the tournament’s best players. The Varsity Boys were in Vienna for the ISST Division II end of season tournament and placed fourth. Alexey Z (Grade 12) was
9th from 12 teams
ISST Division II Varsity Boys
4th from 8 teams
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Now in its second year, Bonn International School Sportverein e.V. (BISSV) is a club providing sports activities for children and adults throughout the year. Membership is open to all BIS students, families and those outside school. Since its launch in August 2015, membership of BISSV has grown
Waves: Can you describe a typical training session?
from 55 to more than 230 members. The range of sports on offer
Daniela H: A typical training session includes warm up and
is also growing for both adults and students and successful sports
stretching, then training in the cheers, jumps and dance. After a
camps were run in the Carnival and Easter breaks, with more
short break, we then focus on the pyramid and stunt sequence
planned for the summer.
and full routine. We close every training session by cheering ourselves with our own team cheer: “We will win!” Waves: How many members do you have and when do you practise? Daniela H: At the moment we have 12 women and two men aged from 22 to 52. We practise – and have fun – every Wednesday from 19:00 to 21:00 at BIS. Waves: Are there any particular skills you need for cheerleading? Daniela H: We focus on fun, getting fit, learning stunts and dancing together. We don’t do any ‘drill instruction cheerleading’ as for example in the US. You don’t need any special skills; you will learn everything in the class. Well, maybe there are three things:
Student sports BISSV now fields three football teams (F, E and D Jugend) with plans to expand to include a Bambini team and a further E Jugend team in the 2016 – 2017 season.
of having fun and be able to count to eight. Anyone interested is welcome to just drop by and watch a training session. Waves: Are you involved in any competitions or events? Daniela H: At the moment we don’t participate in official
The running club has participated in two races this season with
cheerleading competitions. But we do
BISSV runners placing first, second and third in the most recent
perform routines at a number of events.
event. Monthly races are planned for next season.
Waves: What is your favourite thing about
Tennis and swimming are also on offer and there are plans to add
cheerleading?
badminton next school year.
Daniela H: Cheerleading is much more than just
Adult sports Spotlight on Cheerleading Cheerleading is one of the adult activities offered by BISSV. Daniela Hadersdorfer told Waves magazine a bit about what’s involved. Waves: What exactly is cheerleading? Daniela H: If I were to use one word to describe cheerleaders, it would be ambassadors. Cheerleading is a mindset and about the way a person approaches life. In other words, cheerleading is an attitude.
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you shouldn’t have back or hand problems, should not be afraid
training. You learn lots of life skills: enthusiasm, trust, teamwork, dedication and performance skills, as well as the cheerleading itself. And last, but not least, cheerleading is about celebrating life and having fun together! BISSV also runs recreational badminton, basketball and indoor football for adults. More on these sports in later editions of Waves.
UPDATE Your Sportverein needs you! As with all good clubs, BISSV’s future success rests not only with the players and coaches, but also with those parents and volunteers who give up their time to support and help teams achieve their full potential. Waves magazine caught up with the Arrowsmith family to get their insights on the Sportverein. Waves: How is your family involved in the BISSV? Valerie A: All three of our boys do football and two of them are in the running club. Waves: Why did you decide to join? Valerie A: I think the BISSV is a great initiative. When we started at BIS there were very few team sports available for primary kids. The BISSV now gives my kids a great opportunity to take part in a team sport in a structured environment all year round and to learn all the sporting values, like commitment, discipline, team spirit and friendship. They love going.
Waves: What sort of time commitment is involved? Valerie A: There are practices twice a week for football and running, but it’s so convenient as the sessions are at school. The running club has races in the Bonn/Cologne area and the football teams play at weekends but against local clubs so there’s never more than 20 minutes driving involved. We don’t really see it as a commitment because we really enjoy supporting the kids and the team and the boys enjoy supporting each other. It’s also a great way to meet other parents. Waves: What do you think you’ve gained from being members? Valerie A: The kids are in the unique position of being on teams with young players from around the world speaking several languages, but because the teams are part of the German league, they also get to integrate more in the local community and culture. I think it’s really cool. I’ve also found out the BISSV offers adult activities like indoor football and basketball, which give parents the chance both to be more active and to socialise at the same time.
Anyone wishing to participate in or help with BISSV should contact Rene Glinkowski by emailing rene.glinkowski@bonn-is.de or bissv@bonn-is.de
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Tech Pilots Exploration, | Discovery | Creation
The Tech Pilot program fosters the development of technology leaders by encouraging active participation in the school community through collaborative problem solving and applying innovative approaches to learning in both literal and virtual makerspaces. Who are the BIS Tech Pilots? Tech Pilots are Service and Action (MYP) and extracurricular activity (PYP) students in Grades 4 through 10 who joined a trial project
I helped my teachers upgrade their computers to the lastest version of OSX 10, streamed basketball games and did training for teachers that I found fun. Jeremy S, Grade 8
led by our Instrctional Technology Coach, Matt Brady, to create
Each Tech Pilot pursued their own interests from a wide variety
and develop interest driven, production centered, learning across
of STEM (Science, Technology, Design and Mathematics) related
the school. Expanded in 2015 – 2016 to over 35 students (from
possibilities. Some focused on Game Design, some built using
two in 2014-2015), the Tech Pilots have pushed the boundaries
Little-Bits to learn the basics of electronic circuitry, some flew and
of what is possible using technology at BIS.
repaired quadcopters, some worked to expand their computer
What do Tech Pilots do?
programming skills in languages like Java, Python and Swift. I learned how to solder and repair delicate things like motors
As Tech Pilots, students follow their interests, build their core
and circuit boards and I taught myself how to attach a camera
knowledge of technology devices and systems, demonstrate
on the bottom of a drone and fly it. I filmed several events such
professionalism when interacting with BIS staff and students and
as the cross country meet in the Kottenforst, the Primary Play
develop leadership skills.
and Grade 7 Mock Trials. Nils O, Grade 8
If you’ve seen media coverage of any BIS student events in the past year – whether student assemblies, basketball and volleyball
The Future of the BIS Tech Pilot Program
games, cross-country, mock trials in Language and Literature,
Several of the initiatives the Tech Pilots helped build this year,
TEDx auditions, documenting the felling of the BIS cafeteria tree
including a new IT curriculum for the Primary School, a Digital
or other extracurricular activities – there’s a good chance a Tech
Literacy course for Lower Secondary, and an online Student Portal,
Pilot shot the live-streaming video or photos.
will be rolled out in the 2016 – 2017 school year.
I streamed basketball matches using Google Hangouts on Air.
Also for next year, new interdisciplinary technology options are
This was a new thing that I learned and I found it interesting
currently under development for the Secondary School and
that an app like Hangouts can be used for things like this. I also
will be the seed from which student capacities to be creative,
did a tutorial video on how to use Hangouts to stream video
self-motivated, independent learners in STEM subjects can grow.
so other groups could use it too. Pedro K, Grade 8
The ultimate aim of the Tech Pilots program is to create an
Behind the scenes, Tech Pilots helped improve technology
environment for students where not being afraid to try new things
integration. They offered in-class support to teachers. They audited
and making mistakes earns the highest marks.
how systems, devices and apps are used and how they could be
If you are interested in hearing more about the program or would like to participate, contact the BIS Instructional Technology Coach, Matt Brady at matt.brady@bonn-is.de
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Who Cares? was the topic of this year’s event. Talks ranged from saving the Orca
Juanita A, Grade 10:
whales to the trappings of social media communication to encouraging reading and “Equal rights shouldn’t just be shared in writing. These excerpts from our eloquent student speakers demonstrate the diversity
education, opportunities, jobs and politics.
of passions brought to the stage during this enlightening and entertaining evening.
It should also be shared among males and
Abigail C, Grade 10:
Britt K, Grade 7:
“What we read and what we write also “Please help. It would mean a lot to the
females in football.” Valentina G, Grade 7:
doesn’t just better us biologically. This
Orcas. These beautiful creatures deserve “You may think, ‘Who cares, there are the right to have a proper home with their plenty of fish in the sea,’ but that is wrong.
effect can be summarized in one word,
pods. If you want to drench your sister, go
The seas are strongly overfished due to
albeit a very important word: empathy.”
to the outdoor pool.”
overcapacity of fishing fleets.”
Jarl B, Grade 8:
Emma V, Grade 6:
Aditya M, Grade 9:
impacts us on a much deeper level – it
“I think it’s great that we are able to create “The water tide rises up by 50%. All small “To be better members of this new global things like smartphones, tablets, computer, things begin to sink. Now it’s the island’s society, we must challenge ourselves to TVs, etc. But after we make them, we buy turn. The island sinks down, down, down. fully understand today’s complex world, them and then… we use them.”
All that is left to see… is water”
Serin O, Grade 7:
Kelma J, Grade 10:
“If they are having such a bad situation “Have you ever felt like a backup friend?” right now, how did they bring their phones instead of bringing more money, food or clothes? Then I noticed smartphones are the most important thing to bring when they escape from their countries.”
Desiree W, Grade 10: “So was I defying nature in some way by getting good grades and speaking confidently and loving to write and being black at the same time?”
and to go beyond our comfort zone and our own biases.” Joyesha S and Inga J, Grade 8: “This is because when you text with someone, you aren’t able to hear the tone of their voice or see the person’s expression. These misunderstandings can increase because of the amount of time teenagers spend on social media.”
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Leilani Dela Cruz Apart from teaching, what else did you want to do? I wanted to be a veterinarian, but I am allergic to most animals. What fictional character would you/did you once want to be? None. What’s the naughtiest thing you did as a child?
Jürgen Isken
Teacher Feature
Apart from teaching, what else did you want to do? I wanted to become an archaeologist. What fictional character would you/did you once want to be? None; I guess I always stayed too much on the realistic side of life. What’s the naughtiest thing you did as a child? As a ten year old boy, I built a lamp for my bedroom and caused a short-circuit, shutting down the electricity in the
The naughtiest thing I ever did as a child remains a secret…
whole building. My parents were not amused!
If you had to choose a last meal, what would it be?
If you had to choose a last meal, what would it be?
Mangoes, strawberries, melon, fruit salad. What three things would you take on a desert island and why? Book: A sketchbook and drawing supplies. Other: My husband, so we can build things together.
Home made carrot stew with pork. What three things would you take on a desert island and why? Book: History of the 20th Century; it is a book that would last for quite a while, and it is full of interesting facts. Music: Schubert’s Impromptus; there is always something new to discover.
Which chores do you hate the most? The chores I hate the most are cleaning the floor and taking
Other: Pencils and paper, so I could start a report on my life on the desert island and document my adventures.
out the garbage. What are your favorite spare time activities? I love playing football, swimming, eating delicious food and baking desserts. What is your greatest achievement to date? My greatest achievement to date was to start building a family.
Which chores do you hate the most? Washing plastic dishes, pots and pans. What are your favorite spare time activities? Reading, playing the piano, collecting stamps and coins, writing, restoring furniture, gardening, listening to classical music. What is your greatest achievement to date? I published a book on family history.
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Eight questions to get to know our teachers
Cathleen Garcia What three things would you take on a desert island and why? Book I love Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. I could definitely read that over and over and not get bored. Music Country music…lots of Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Randy Travis, Big and Rich. Again…it’s a Texas thing. Other Water…tons of water. I drink more than the average person. And, I’d probably bring a coloring book with lots of different shades of crayons. Which chores do you hate the most? Apart from teaching, what else did you want to do? Ha ha…I really didn’t think I would ever become a teacher to tell you the truth, even after I graduated with my teaching degree! I came from a family of actors so I never wanted to be an actor.
Um, pretty much all of them. I definitely don’t like ironing…or polishing silver, or cleaning the windows. Not so fond of cooking either. I don’t mind doing laundry. What are your favorite spare time activities?
I guess, mostly, I just wanted a job where I could help people
My favorite thing to do in my spare time is probably gardening;
somehow.
I love to feel the soil and watch seemingly dead plants come
What fictional character would you/did you once want to be?
back to life. I love including different shades of green and other colors, and adding art in the garden too! After a day in the garden
As a child, we were always playing like we were cowboys and
you can actually see what you have accomplished. That isn’t
cowgirls…it’s a Texas thing.
always the case in teaching. You do accomplish things, lots of
What’s the naughtiest thing you did as a child? Once, at my aunt’s house, I threw a huge, rubber horseshoe during a game and it crashed right through the picture window
things, they just aren’t always so clear when you’re standing in the middle of the classroom after a long day. What is your greatest achievement to date?
at her house. I thought briefly about blaming it on my cousin,
I was pretty proud when I received my Masters degree in
who wasn’t old enough to speak yet, but I admitted it. I am a
teaching; science education focus. This was mainly because
horrible liar; everyone knows when I’m telling a lie! If you had to choose a last meal, what would it be?
I accomplished this while teaching full time, running a household, and having two young children. I also once won a ‘Service Above Self’ award from the Dallas Rotary Club for all of the
Sushi, for sure! I like eel, crab, salmon, shrimp…all of that
extra activities I did with my students in the East Dallas barrio.
wrapped up in rice and seaweed with lots of wasabi and soy
The competition was outstanding; I was very honored to have
sauce. Yum…
been chosen the winner.
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ONCE UPON A TIME Once upon a time… these four magic words take me straight back
really must get there). At first glance, from the opposite side of
to my childhood, as I am sure they do for many readers. When I
the Rhine, it is a rather small castle ruin, but after the exertion
heard them, I instantly knew that something exciting was about
required in reaching the summit, walkers (or train passengers)
to happen. These few simple words have the power to transport
are rewarded with truly staggering views. I was inspired by the
a person to a magical world within seconds. I wanted to capture
diversity of the colours I saw from the castle wall, floating ethereally
the essence of this magic in the stage production of 7Mountains,
in the dramatic scenery; certainly my intention was that the music
and I feel the BIS performance really did tremendous justice to
reflected this beauty.
the phrase.
Our students gave a brilliant performance, and should be extremely
The English premiere was staged at the Brueckenforum Theatre
proud of themselves and their fellow players. They were amazing
on Wednesday, 9 March this year. An amazing cast of 168 BIS
to work with during long hours in many rehearsals, and it was a
students performed in front of a huge audience of 850 people! As the name implies, the seven mountains framing the Rhine valley
most rewarding experience for me and I think for many of them, as their comments attest:
near Bonn were a considerable inspiration for me in writing the “I really liked the musical because I loved my role as ‘Lady’ and my musical. If you have visited the Drachenfels, you will appreciate
costume. The rehearsals were really fun and we were serious when
how this might happen (and if you haven’t been to the top, you
needed to be and joked when we were allowed.” Seday P, Grade 4
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PYP
“I really liked being a grape picker and my favourite line was ‘Oh, “I loved all the props and the costumes that the parents so kindly do you mean the class dues from Grade 4?’. I was also a dancer
made for us. Everyone put so much work into the acting and
and it took a lot of effort practising in class. It was so hilarious
singing. I liked my solo that I sang and I loved my role as a grape
when one of the senior herb fairies came on stage and said: ‘Oh
picker. The whole musical was amazing.” Laura K, Grade 4
my back is hurting so much’.” Benjamin S, Grade 4 “7Mountains was awesome because lots of people were involved. Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were performing in the musical. I have learned that a musical takes lots of work to make and perform.” Violet B, Grade 4
“I really enjoyed being an actress in the 7Mountains. Mr Unkel put a lot of work in the musical. I loved being a fisher person and think the scenes are very well written.” Indigo E, Grade 4 Mark Unkel (writer and producer), Joanne Walter-Unkel (assistant director) and Janine Lockwood (director and stage manager)
“I learned to act out when people are saying their lines so
thank BIS for supporting this production and every parent and
people think it’s more realistic. I loved the part where the smoke
teacher involved for their time, dedication and enthusiasm. They
comes out, and when the dragon comes it was pretty cool and
especially want to express their gratitude to parents Anna Ramirez,
scary. We should thank the parents who helped and Mr Unkel.” Amanda Rayns, Paula Pontes Rocha, Mac Brown, Carmen Gondela, Lloyd Z, Grade 4
Joana Veasey and Nina Busch. by Mark Unkel, Teacher
Primary Years Programme
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Oh no! They are in the construction area, again!
Is Construction Just Play?
Early Learning 3/4
When you walk into our Early Learning 3/4 learning environment, you can be sure to find students busy in the construction area, or b u i l d i n g i n o t h e r a re a s o f t h e room. Construction resources are very popular with children in Early Learning (EL), and we often have parents and visitors ask, ‘How do you manage students who choose to be in the construction area every day?’
In answer to that question, let’s have a closer look at construction. Construction is a fascinating way to observe and assess children’s progress throughout the year. In the first few weeks of school, you can see students mostly exploring on their own, engaged with inquiry tasks that are based on their personal interests and experiences: How do these magnets work? How many blocks can I fit in a space? How heavy/light are these blocks? How are these wooden blocks different from the other ones? Can I rebuild the Lego model that I made at home? How many blocks can I stack before my tower collapses? Can I balance more blocks on the top? Why does my tower always fall? What happens if I put a block on an incline?
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These first weeks provide an opportunity to teach vocabulary such as stacking, construction, structures, incline, etc. which will support inquiry based learning throughout the year. This is also the time we teach the students how to access all the resources indoors and outdoors independently, how to use them safely and how to clean up and put things away. Safety, responsibility and independence are needed to support the next steps in construction development. As the year goes on, the students’ progress in the areas of Communication and Language, Social Development and Physical Development leads to changes in the way they approach ‘construction’ play. It becomes more interactive: children want to talk about it; they begin to pool materials and resources, and there is more planning. They start to combine resources to construct all sorts of things, from buildings with a purpose (airports, bridges, train stations, houses, zoos, schools, spaceships, parking lots and more) to creating abstract structures for the pleasure of building. During this time we also see a transfer of skills between indoor and outdoor environments, for example dens built with tyres, tarps and planks, bridges and roads built in the sandpit, slides and channels
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The children also make connections between their life experiences and the structures they build. In fact, the school expansion has sparked lots of interesting conversations this year, with the tree being cut down and the large machinery and equipment visible to students. Construction play then moves to another stage. Students organize themselves and incorporate construction play into their imaginative play. In this stage, the play becomes collaborative as students organize themselves by deciding what to build, how and why. They might build an airport because they are acting out a role-play scenario of going on a trip, or they might build a hideout because they are superheroes, and they need to hide from the bad guys. This type of play involves high level cognitive skills. Children must agree on what to play, which involves discussing and taking into account other people’s points of views, settling disagreements and compromising. They plan what resources they need, share them with other peers who might be using them and they solve problems, such as, someone else using the space they planned to use, or if it is time to clean up and they still want to play. Of course, they are then employing their construction skills, sharing ideas and teaching others new ways of building and combining resources.
SIMPLE MACHINES
built during water play. The building becomes more skillful, and students realize they can construct and build in other parts of the room as well, not just in the construction area.
In their latest Unit of Inquiry, the Grade 2 students have been exploring the benefits and uses of a range of simple machines.
They practiced their scientific skills by investigating inclined planes, screws, wedges, levers, wheels and axles and pulleys.
They carried out a range of scientific experiments and wrote them up as lab reports, working on their hypothesizing, in-depth
procedural writing, result recording, concluding and explaining.
They questioned:
• how different lengths and angles of inclined planes affect the work involved,
• how different sizes of screws require different levels of effort to screw into a block of wood,
• how moving the position of a fulcrum affects the force required to use a lever,
• whether changing the size of a car’s wheels affect how far it would roll, and
• the relationship between the number of pulleys involved and the force required to lift a load.
Gary Wilberforce, Teacher
Wheel and Axle Experiment: Does the size of the wheel affect the work?
During this type of play, you will see a high level of engagement, and students will often naturally incorporate skills that have been learned during direct instruction, such as counting, patterning, vocabulary, reading and writing. Nilva Marin, Teacher Next time you’re taking a walk down the EL hallway, come in to visit and see if you can spot the learning going on!
Screws: Does the distance between
Levers: Does the placement of the
the threads affect the effort used to
fulcrum affect how much weight is
screw into wood?
needed to lift the load?
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Investigating Belief Systems For their fourth unit of inquiry, the Grade 5 students explored the
that although belief systems can be very different, they also have
transdisciplinary theme Who We Are. In this unit, they investigated
many similarities. They were challenged to find common ground
how belief systems around the world influence the way we live our
between quite different belief systems using the IB Learner Profile
lives. Members of our diverse BIS community volunteered their
and show how they influenced their followers to live their lives
time to come in and share their personal belief systems with the
in similar ways. Here are some of the student’s interpretations
students. After listening to our guest speakers, the students found
following the presentations.
believe in one God, many forms support each other
Islam
believe in yourself
treat others as you want to be treated
Christianity balanced
scientific proof
Atheism
principled
worship wherever you want
reflective
Anabaptist knowledgeable
open minded
Personal Belief System caring
Hinduism respectful
a way of living your life communicators
everyone has equal rights.
open minded God is like a good friend
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thinkers
Quakerism find your inner voice/self
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Jeremy Clark, Teacher
البطولة الدولية الثالثة ملناظرات املدارس باللغة العربية The Third International Schools Arabic Debating Championships Arabic is an integral Mother Tongue language in BIS’ Secondary School curriculum. Four of our students recently represented our school at the Third International Schools Arabic Debating Championships in Doha. With only three months to prepare and little
Championships in Doha. In this debate
won the first debate against Mauritania
experience in this context in their native
there were 50 other participating countries
and afterwards debated against Turkey,
language, these students met out of school
with 53 teams, discussing topics such as
Sudan, Croatia and, for the second time,
hours to broaden their language and life
the privatization of education, the rights
Mauritania. Before the debate we were so
skills. Here is their account:
of refugees to their own image in media,
nervous, but then we started to accept that
“Together with our Arabic teacher and debating trainer, Mr Osama Amin, and Ms Voß, our team of four Arabic native speakers – Sama, Hajar, Khalifa and Abdulrahman – was invited by Qatar Foundation to participate in the Third International Schools Arabic Debating
the elimination of visa requirements
we had to prepare in a very short time in
among Arabian countries, compulsory
order to present in front of a huge audience
membership in sport clubs, the financial
and professional juries. This trip helped
support for countries that accept
us to gain unforgettable experiences and
refugees and many more topics. All teams
showed us how to let go of our fears.
participated in five debates and thereafter
Overall, we had a fantastic time.”
qualified for the final rounds. Our team
Hajar I, Grade 8 & Sama I, Grade 9
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General Anzeiger On 19 February 2016, the German native
smallest size is as thick as one A3 sheet of
speakers in Grades 7 and 8 went to the General
paper, the middle one is as thick as one and a
Anzeiger newspaper factory for a field trip.
half A3 sheets and the thickest one is as thick
We learned how the General Anzeiger
as two A3 sheets. The huge paper rolls cost
produces its newspapers and experienced how
about €800 each. All three sizes of paper rolls
newspapers are produced in large quantities
are 20km long. In the printer room there are
at the General Anzeiger.
three big printers, which have space for two
The General Anzeiger is a non biased newspaper producing company, which also
paper rolls. The paper rolls consist of 75% old paper and 25% new paper.
cooperates with other newspaper companies.
We were fascinated by these facts, because it
It prints about 80,000 newspapers per day. It
was very interesting and we learned a lot about
is said that each one of their newspapers is
the production of newspapers. In conclusion,
read by three readers (that’s 240,000 readers).
it is a very challenging process to produce a
The General Anzeiger has many huge paper rolls, which are used to print the newspaper.
newspaper. By Mike K, Grade 7 and Ron L, Grade 8
There are three different sizes of rolls, the
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First World War
Battlefields Trip Of all the places we visited during our Grade 10 trip to Ypres and
part of the Great War and it just really brought home to me the
Waterloo in March, it was the war cemeteries in Ypres that made
fact that the war not only affected Europe, but the whole world.
the greatest impression on me.
Our group also went to the German cemetery. Where the British
We had, of course, learnt in class about the countless casualties
chose individual, white headstones that reached the height
during the First World War. Some were due to the bloody battles,
of my hip, the Germans strived for a much subtler and more
whereas others were because of the many diseases that infested
modest approach. Their cemetery was the opposite end of the
the trenches where the soldiers stayed. One such disease was
colour spectrum and the dominant colour was black not white.
Trench Fever which was caused by the many lice in the trenches
The gravestones were small black slabs scattered in the ground
with the soldiers, along with rats and other vermin. However, even
and every few metres there were huge towering trees. The German
though we knew from class how many soldiers died in the war,
cemetery was also a lot smaller than the British. Our grade soon
actually seeing the cemeteries where the war heroes now lie was
discovered that this was because the Germans only had a limited
still a huge shock.
amount of time to bury their dead and therefore, even though they
We first visited a British cemetery. Even though it was not the biggest in Ypres, it was still horrifying to see the number of
had thousands of dead soldiers, they had to be buried on top of one another in a mass burial.
gravestones in the cemetery. This was because the British made
Our trip ended with a visit to the Menin Gate to hear the Last
sure that each individual soldier found from their armed forces
Post in memory of all those soldiers whose bodies were never
had their own headstone. Even though the overall topic was sad,
recovered and who therefore have no individual graves.
I found it quite touching, especially when I saw that each headstone had the soldier’s name and their country’s emblem. The ones that
Isabelle C, Grade 10
stood out the most for me were those with the Australian emblem, which was the rising sun, and the Canadian emblem, which was the maple leaf. The next cemetery we visited was the biggest in Ypres. It was beautifully kept and very orderly, with each headstone in neat rows and columns. Even though it is known as a British cemetery, it was full of the graves of soldiers from Commonwealth countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. There were countless rows of fallen soldiers who were all from different countries, but were all
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Service at BIS
With the refugee crisis on our doorstep, our school community jumped into action in various ways to provide aid, which simultaneously taught lessons in compassion, giving and recognition of our own personal freedoms and privileges. Aside from collecting immediate items of need, many BIS students, families, and staff have volunteered countless hours to support and welcome the refugees in Bonn.
In the past year there has been an escalation in the
Student Reflections What did you learn from your experience at the refugee centre?
even the smallest act makes a huge difference for pe ople in need
“I learned how great it is and how important it is and that even the smallest act makes a huge difference for people in need. I learned how great it feels to help and how important it is to also spread the awareness. It is always important because the issue will never disappear.” “They are not violent, they are really nice and grateful.” What kinds of things do you think the refugees need now? “They need more attention from the government.”
refugee crisis coming out of Syria, which is now being “The refugees need everything. The cafeteria was merely two seen on a global scale. It is not just Syrians who are long tables and one big pot when I was there. The people were
fleeing their country. Many nationalities are caught
sleeping on tiny beds, under clumps of donated blankets. Children
up in war zones. They are leaving their homes, their
had nothing to play with, and when we were handing out coloring
belongings, their friends and family, and schooling to
pencils and paper, even the teenagers looked interested and took
find safety. Germany has agreed to take nearly one
some. The instructor showed us one man I specifically remember
million refugees, with many of them living temporarily
and still think about. He fled his country with nothing in his hands,
in Bonn.
and only lives from donated charity.”
I first went to the refugee centre near my house as
Would you like to go back and help again?
my mum was donating some of our things. My first impression was that it was not that bad. The refugees
“Yes, they are really nice and they just want the best for them.”
at the centre were dressed well, had their phones and “Well, of course! I think it is very important to, when you see were clean. As I went back for additional visits, I realized something happening, you don’t wait and say, ‘Oh, well, someone some of them were in the same clothes and what they
else will help, I can’t do anything’. That is totally untrue, and it
were wearing was donated. Also, as the centre grew,
all begins with you. Others will also help, but you will make a big
more people had to share rooms.
difference, and that’s how it felt when I helped. I would definitely
At BIS we started to run weekly appeals for donations and I was able to do many of the drop offs to the centre. This is how I started to get to know some of the refugees by name and they would greet me by name
as well. Over the last months we have taken basic foods, and many other items including toothpaste
and toothbrushes, blankets, clothes, bikes and bags. Donating things that are needed and used immediately is really rewarding. I have met some very friendly and
nice people at the centre. Please keep donating as the refugees need our support, and more continue to arrive. by Declan N, Grade 7
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do it again in the future, because it feels great, having the feeling that you can finally help and do something for someone who is desperately in need.” Our thanks to Lilou L and Sonia P, Grade 7, for their thoughts.
The Service and Action Grade 10-11 Music Group has given free music tutoring and actual lessons to students raging from Grades 1 to 8. The aim is for the student to practice and learn music with their student teacher without having it feel like an intense lesson. At the end of the year, these musicians will perform a small concert to showcase their progress and talents. BIS student Hoabinh teaches piano and theory, Romain teaches piano and Anabel teaches alto saxophone. Hoabinh R, Grade 10
MYP Service & Action Programme Peter Vaughn, the BIS Service and Action Coordinator, reports on the changes in the program and its relationship
This year students will also participate in one year long service project that is similar to what they have done in years past. Students who wanted to form groups sent me ideas for projects, and then the rest of the MYP
to the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
students chose one to join. These groups included the
When I became the Service and Action Coordinator, one
Music Tutors, Refugee Outreach, TEDx, Student Magazine
of my tasks was to redesign the program to address the
and Sports Coaching. Others supported projects such
need for closer integration of this IB component and the
as Khayalethu Orphanage in South Africa, Endangered
curriculum. In order to accomplish this, I came up with a
Animals, Bonn’s Homeless and Ridding Bonn of Vandalism.
three year plan together with our MYP Coordinator.
BIS Ambassadors, Tech Pilots, Choir, Baking Group,
When I presented this work at the last regional IB
This is the first year that every MYP student will do one
Conference, I told my audience that my primary goals
service learning project that relates directly to what they
for our students are that they are exposed to different
are learning in one of their classes. Teachers have created
service learning possibilities in their community, and that
at least one service learning extension for one unit of
they are given the opportunity to engage in meaningful
study. This will be expanded next year. The goal is to
service. It will take time to realize these goals, but as the
give students choices from all their courses so they can
changes in the program solidify and it becomes stronger,
select one that is most interesting to them, as well as in
I have no doubt that they will be accomplished.
a subject area they are strong in or just enjoy.
Peter Vaughn, Teacher
it was a fun and successful day Our staff worked side by side with some of the refugees, cleaning and painting several rooms. They used supplies purchased with donations from fellow staff members.
Service at BIS
Free Music Lessons
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Sport, Exercise and Health Science in Bochum In early January the Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Sport, Exercise
Meanwhile, the Grade 12 students were being electrocuted…
and Health Science classes departed for an exciting day at Ruhr
no not really, but were being tested by an IsoMed 2000 machine
University, Bochum. This university provides a range of courses
which tests muscle power. The machine measures how powerful
including the Bachelor of Science which covers prevention and
your quadriceps are. Next was a test for muscular endurance
rehabilitation through sport, sports management and leisure and
that used the same machine, but where the students had to
health training. It also offers a Master of Science including sport
exert pressure and then relax every 20 seconds to see if their
consultancy, education and sport and diagnostics and sport.
power decreased.
This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to apply the
Then the electrical testing began… one of the students volunteered
knowledge that they have been studying in class. Students
to see what this felt like. The student contracted their quadriceps
have lots of opportunity to do field testing at school, such as
muscle and, as they reached their maximal contraction, an
the 12 minute run, beep test and maximum repetition tests,
electrical impulse was sent down the muscle fiber so it contracted
but rarely get the chance to do lab testing of this nature in a
more forcefully. This is used to increase an athlete’s maximal
purpose built environment.
power output. All results were discussed and explained with the
While in Bochum, the Grade 11 classes tested the blood lactate of
students as they assisted in running the tests with the lecturer.
one of our students. She ran on a treadmill as the other students
After lunch, and some interesting discussions about the testing
tested the lactic acid (the chemical that makes you tired when
we had experienced, we headed upstairs to visit the University’s
running fast) and recorded how it felt for her as it increased as
specialist area, which looks at eyesight and sport.
she worked harder. All this happened while the treadmill speed increased every three minutes and she had her blood taken from a pin prick in her ear.
We discussed how vision could affect a player’s performance and the lecturer explained how they test high profile German sports people to see how well suited their eyesight is for their chosen
After this test they saw the results, which showed the lactic acid
sport. They even prescribe specific adaptations to contact lenses if
threshold (when we can’t run anymore). They even compared her
they need it. We also looked at a research project on the durability
results to a professional footballer’s from a major Bundesliga club
of sports glasses. This involved a 10kg shoe being dropped on
who had been in the same lab doing the exact test the week before!
glasses! If you wear glasses, have you ever considered ones
The next test had one of the students don a facemask that
specialised for sport?
measured his oxygen input and carbon dioxide output. This
Lastly, we headed to the strength lab to look at ways of testing
happened while increasing his jogging speed on a 20% incline
maximum strength and how our body develops its strength.
(equivalent to running up the Drachenfels!).
Everyone had a turn on the machines but the highlight of the
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afternoon was the competition for the highest vertical jump using a
Special thanks go to Dr Ulrich Bartmus and his team for all the
reaction plate (which times how long we are in the air and converts
effort, time and energy they put into making our day so special.
it to centimetres). This provided some fun and enabled a great discussion on who can jump the highest - basketball players or volleyball players.
Sport, Exercise and Health Science continues to grow here at BIS and from next year the DP course will be offered at both standard level and higher level. We look forward to continuing
We are very appreciative of Ruhr University for allowing our
this relationship with the University and strengthening the school’s
students to visit again this year in what was our second visit. It is
sports science program.
a unique opportunity and one that our students really gain from.
Charlotte Box, Teacher
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Is Geography relevant in the modern world? Geography has always been, for many people, like marmite. You
Geography is a linking subject, connecting to science, to the arts, to
either love it or hate it. Students unfamiliar with the content of
history and economics. The subject can help to knit the curriculum
Geography have many misconceptions about what the subject
together as well as satisfy students’ curiosity about people and
entails. Geography isn’t just about reciting a list of capital cities
places. Geography offers the opportunity to develop a broader
or mountains and rivers of the world – although it is pretty
and very contemporary skill set. It also helps many students to
impressive if you can! It contributes more than any other subject
keep their options open, rather than narrowing their courses to
to young people’s knowledge of the world, their understanding
either the Sciences or the Arts. Geography encompasses both
of the relationships between people and places, and their ability
using diverse sources and data, and asking challenging and
to think critically and creatively about the ways in which we affect
engaging questions about the change students can see in the
the planet we live on.
world around them.
Now that we have entered a period in which human beings
Geography in the International Baccalaureate is a mix of both
can shape the Earth on a large scale – even destroy all life on
human and physical geography – covering topics such as
it – engaging young people with knowledge about the planet they
population, migration, resource consumption and extreme
occupy has never been more vital. Geography is one of humanity’s
environments. Students are exposed to group work, presentations,
big ideas. It is concerned with producing and communicating
debates and extended writing. All skills gained in the Diploma will
knowledge about ourselves and our role in the world.
go a long way in preparing students for life in university. Stuart Conway, Teacher
gly increasin n a is y h hrinking “Geograp ject in a s b u s t n a 12 import M, Grade s a m o h world.” T
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“Due to our international thinking, we can apply these real world examples to our Geography course”. Jasmin S, Grade 12
DP
“Geography’s diverse range of subtopics helps you to develop a wide range of wo rld knowledge”. Oliver N, Grade 12
Unsung Heroes Hausmeisters
at BIS is top on his list because he can
Meet Stephan Breuer, Jörg Förderer and Frank Ossendorff. These three men keep BIS humming along, maintaining everything in working order from light bulbs to major contracts for cleaning and repair services. They field requests from teachers, staff, students and parents and with each request comes the willingness to help solve a problem or work to make things just right for our big school functions, such as International Day. As with everyone though, there is an entire side that we do not often see.
Frank has been at BIS in the Haustechnik
sample food from around the world.
group for twelve years. He comes with a background in carpentry. When not working at BIS, Frank can be found pursuing athletic hobbies such as jogging and sports training. If he won the lottery, a new house would be on his list of things to purchase. In addition he would travel, making Miami, Florida one of the first places he would love to visit. (You can’t
Stephan has been at BIS for four years
place he would love to visit. The perfect
as the Facility Manager. One of his
day for Stephan would involve sleeping
Ausbildung qualifications is as a mechanic.
in, enjoying a long, relaxing breakfast and
One of his major responsibilities is to
following it all up with walking or sports.
arrange the service contracts for the school (such as cleaning and annual maintenance). Outside of the school, Stephan can be found jogging along the Rhine, playing billiards, pursuing his photography hobby or listening to music, especially Indie Pop. He would like to continue to improve his English language skills (ah, if my German were as good as his English...) and typing to make faster work of all those emails. Pasta ranks as his favorite food, and New York City is a
go wrong with sun and beaches). All three men love that every day brings a new adventure at BIS due to the diversity of what we, as a school, do and the many
Jörg grew up very close to BIS in
cultures and the interactions with the ever
Lannesdorf where his grandfather was
changing community. There is no getting
the postman. He is trained as a plumber
bored, and that is a good thing. Their
and was one of the first Hausmeisters at
various training backgrounds bring a
BIS, joining the school 15 years ago. Life
wealth of skills to the running of our school.
outside of BIS is active and busy for Jörg. He enjoys walking his dogs with his wife, golfing and fishing. He is an R&B music lover who would like to take a return vacation to Mexico or to Cuba. As for favorite things to eat, International Day
From the perspective of a parent who has asked for help and guidance many times from these integral members of the BIS team, they definitely are Masters of the House and are always a pleasure to work with.
Krista Ferguson, Parent
If you know of an unsung BIS hero or heroine who deserves to be sung about in future editions of Waves magazine, please contact magazine@bonn-is.de
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MOVIE REVIEWS The Big Short The Big Short is a comedy-drama that was
The musical score perfectly conveys how the
released this January in Germany. The storyline
protagonists feel: it is upbeat in moments of
follows characters that became aware of the
elation and dramatic when the protagonists
imminent burst of the US housing bubble that
realize that they are essentially betting against
led to the 2007 – 2008 economic crisis. These
the US economy and if (or when) their prediction
people short (bet against) the housing market,
comes true, millions of people will lose their
creating and buying credit default swaps that will
jobs. The Big Short is a must-see, because
earn them enormous profits if the market fails.
while economics may seem to be a dry topic
The film explains the technical terms used by banks and investors in a way that can be easily understood by the general public. It also reveals
for some, what happens in the world of finance affects us all. By Elisabeth H, Grade 12
the inner workings of the financial markets.
The Martian The Martian (based on Andy Weir’s book of the
greatly impacted the story, such as when the
same name), stars Matt Damon in the role of
Mars rover Pathfinder is accidentally rendered
astronaut Mark Watney, who takes part in the
inoperable by Watney. Nevertheless, I enjoyed
Ares III manned mission to Mars. The movie
the movie and was excited to see this great book
follows Watney’s survival effort on the planet
made into a film. I would recommend the movie
after his crewmates, who believe him to be
to anybody who enjoys adventure/survival films,
dead, are forced to hastily leave Mars due to a
because the film follows the standard stranded,
dust storm. While the movie does a decent job
problem solving, rescue plot line
translating the story from a book to a movie, some key scenes were left out which would have
By Anonymous, Grade 12
The Danish Girl The first word that came to my mind when
presence and brilliance. You could not
asked to describe this movie was: fascinating! I
distinguish between the actor and the character.
watched The Danish Girl with a group of friends
The same can be said about newcomer and
and afterwards we could not stop talking about
supporting actress Alicia Vikander. The skillful
how captivated we were by the film. At first I
acting on the part of both actors conveyed this
was skeptical about how the director would
topic in an excellent and perceptive way. I will
approach the topic of transsexuality, but the
not reveal too much, but I loved the ending best,
story immediately drew me in and I was deeply
even if it was very sad and moving. It is a highly
moved by it. The Danish Girl is the story of
recommended movie!
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MY FAVORITE BOOK Looking for a good book to read? You may find some inspiration here. Several BIS students were interviewed to find out what their favorite book is and why. Give these books a try and they might make it onto your favorites list too!
Wonder and If I Stay
The Idiot
Grade 7’s Kimberley says that Wonder by
Number one on Grade 12 student Philipp’s list is
Raquel J. Palacio is her favorite book. She finds
The Idiot, a psychological novel by Dostoyevsky.
Wonder interesting, unusual and appealing for
According to Philipp, The Idiot is interesting
a wide audience. For Bethen, also in Grade 7,
because it delves into the main character’s
If I Stay by Gayle Forman is the best. Bethan
inner self. The book examines the attributes of
asserts that If I Stay is emotional, but also a
a person others would not be able to imagine
cliffhanger, as the reader never knows what is
from looking only at the outside. Philipp says
going to happen next.
that Dostoyevsky’s protagonist wears a mask
Les Petites Filles Modèles
do this to an extent too.
to conceal his inner character and maybe we
is Les Petites Filles Modèles by Countess of
Three
Segur. Mariama likes this book because she
Three by author Jay Posey is Grade 12 student
can empathize well with the main character. The
Dayton’s favorite book, because it is an
Mariama in Grade 12 says that her favorite book
protagonist’s childhood and experiences parallel
interesting mix of science fiction and dystopia.
those of Mariama in several aspects. Originally in
Dayton says that in Three, robots and zombies
French, Les Petites Filles Modèles also comes
control the night and everybody’s brain is
in many translations.
connected to the Internet. But Dayton ensures that Three is not all bleak – it also contains humor.
The Great Gatsby
Most people will agree that reading is a fantastic
Krupha, also in Grade 12, likes F. Scott
pastime. So if you are looking for a great new
Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby the most. She
book, consider some of these recommended
says that it is a classic story and she admires
by your fellow readers! And you might find them
Fitzgerald’s rich character development. The
just as interesting, funny, and poignant as your
background of The Great Gatsby is 1920s New
classmates did.
York City, a foreign and fascinating setting.
by Rachel F, Grade 12
Ranger’s Apprentice Cas in Grade 8 likes author John Flanagan’s Ranger’s Apprentice series for its intricate storyline. This series is about the heroic conquests of an orphan named Will. This book will appeal to readers who enjoy fantasy and adventure. 27
Restaurant and Cafe Reviews
Mongo’s
Mongo’s is a chain of restaurants named after
front of you. I also enjoyed the atmosphere, as
the Mongolian BBQ that is their trademark.
the interior decor gave off a warm, but also very
Inspired by the exotic variety of Asian cuisine, the
sophisticated feeling. The waiters were great at
restaurant offers options for everyone. They have
explaining the concept and exactly how orders
a variety of meats to try, such as zebra, crocodile,
worked and they spoke fluent English if one was
emu, and ostrich, or turkey, chicken, and veal for
unsure about the German. As it is a very popular
the less adventurous. They also have vegetarian
dining spot, you will need a reservation and can
and allergen-free dishes. After choosing one of
request a table on their website www.mongos.de.
many sauces, you can mix and match your dish
By Elisabeth H, Grade 12
at the buffet and then see it prepared right in
First Flush Tea Room
(now known as VarieTee)
Calling all lovers of tea, cake and quirky
of various teas to go with your meal, but it is
hangouts: this newly discovered cafe and
not only the food that will draw you here. The
lounge First Flush Tea Room is the trendiest
unique way they serve their tea is especially
haunt to visit in Bonn right now. From the food
creative. No two teapots are the same and you’ll
to the decor, everything is totally cool and
find something new to look at every time you
unlike anywhere else in the city. The menu is
visit. Think: Granny’s living room meets Downton
populated with a selection of delicious dishes
Abbey and that should give you a rough idea!
ranging from soups, to salads and pastas, as
You’ll find it at Markt 6 next to the Alt Rathaus.
well as an incredible selection of cakes. Being a
By Krupha V, Grade 12
tearoom, First Flush has an excellent selection
Italia Trattoria and Pizzeria If you are looking for a great restaurant at decent
Drinks: Eleven non-alcoholic drinks and beers
prices, consider Italia Trattoria & Pizzeria on
are offered, three red wines, two white wines,
Mainzer Straße 151 in Mehlem. Italia is family
and one rosé.
owned and offers all the traditional Italian specialties. Here is a sample of the menu: Starters: Italia offers twelve starters including a tomato and mozzarella and calamari plate. Salads: Nine different types of salad are offered
Italia has a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and occasional live guitar music. In addition, it is located in a quiet and pleasant setting, only three blocks from the river.
and can include tomatoes, mushrooms, feta,
Take away pizzas can be ordered by walk-ins but
olives, eggs chicken and many other ingredients.
it is recommended that you do this before 19:00
Pizzas: 15 types including margherita, vegetarian,
as evenings get quite busy. If you are interested
and four cheeses
in making a reservation at Italia, call or visit
Pastas: 16 options, including spaghetti, tortellini,
www.trattoria-italia.net. Italia is open Tuesdays
ravioli, fettuccine, gnocchi, lasagna and penne
through Sundays from 12:00 to 14:30 and
Fish and meat: 15 options, such as sauced
18:00 to 22:30.
salmon, pikeperch, gilthead bream, sole, scampi, rump steak, and beef. Desserts: Six options, including sorbet, tartufo, and tiramisù. 28
By Rachel F, Grade 12
Mr Frank Retires
after 30 Years at BIS Mr Frank is a Geography teacher at BIS. His memories of our school date back to 1986. He recalls stories about how he came to this career path, his start at BIS, and he reveals his retirement plans during our interview. Why did you first want to become
How have BIS and the students at BIS
a teacher?
developed over the years?
I never planned on becoming a teacher.
When I first started teaching here, I started
I wanted to join the Navy, and at 18 I
at the British High School. As you know,
experience?
was told that my eyesight was not good
the American and British High Schools
Most of my students I can’t even remember!
enough. My second choice was studying
joined together later to make BIS. I arrived
How would you describe your teaching
Not only do I have a really bad memory, but
architecture, but that did not work out as
in 1986. I still remember going out to buy a
I have also taught thousands of students
planned either. Teaching was my third
congratulations card for the headmistress
in my career. I have taught for a total of
choice. I can’t say I had the goal of inspiring
back then because we had reached
40 years, of which 30 years I spent at BIS.
students or influencing them when I first
our 100th student: that is how small our
If I roughly estimate 160 students a year,
started on this career path. However,
community was. Even though it was small,
and they are constantly changing, I must
looking back I think and hope I have made
we still had a lot of diversity since Bonn
have taught around 6000 students over
an impact on the students I taught.
my career.
Now that your career at BIS is coming to
was the capital of Germany. The children of different ambassadors would go to school here and that increased the diversity. It was
As my career in teaching progressed,
an end, how would you say that you have
I noticed something funny: when you start
influenced many students?
being a teacher, you respect all the teachers
For me, one of the most important things
with more experience. When I became the
when teaching was not introducing the
What are your plans now you are retiring?
more experienced teacher, I found that
subject, but rather ‘life lessons’ that make
I love physical geography. That is why I am
I did not just respect the ways of those
an impact on the student. During my
planning on visiting famous geographical
a very interesting transition and experience for me to see our community grow so big.
more experienced, but those who had
teaching there were many cases where my
locations, like Machu Picchu and the
just started teaching because they teach
aim was not to bombard the student with
Maldives islands. I plan on completing my
differently. Sometimes this made me forget
Geography facts, but rather to build and
biking tour around Great Britain as well.
that I was working with teachers who were
develop a relationship with those students
Krupha V, Grade 12
younger than my children.
and see them develop as individuals.
Orthodontist
Dr. MED. Dent. ASTRID WELLER-BERGMANN
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Marabu Theatre Photos: Meike Lindek Kate: Violet and Sarah, which theatre did you perform at? Violet: We performed at the Marabu Theatre. Students go from the BIS extracurricula German Drama Club to the professional Marabu theatre in Beuel After gaining lots of experience acting in
Kate: What was the performance about? Violet: It was about being courageous and brave and it was called ‘MutPROBEN’.
German as members of the BIS EC German
Kate: How long did you rehearse for
Drama Club, Sarah R and Violet B (both
the play?
students in Grade 4) had the wonderful
Violet: We started rehearsing in October
chance to perform with the Marabu theatre children’s cast on their professional stage.
2015 and finished in February 2016. We
of you. Nobody would have managed that.” Kate: Did you enjoy being part of the play? Violet: I enjoyed it a lot because it was exciting and we all had our own parts to play.
practised almost every Tuesday and
Sarah: I enjoyed meeting new wonderful
In October 2015, the Marabu theatre
sometimes at the weekends.
people, setting up a play, performing in front
recruited eleven children between the ages
Kate: What did you learn most?
of nine and 13 for their youth production,
of an audience and being interviewed by the local newspaper. It was really fun because
'MutPROBEN'. The children rehearsed
Sarah: I learned a lot of new warm-up
we gained a completely new experience by
regularly and performed under the direction
strategies, ways to respect each other and
playing at a new place.
of Ms Birgit Günster.
rely on new people. We built up teamwork.
The performance, which had its premiere
Kate: What does being brave mean
on 27 February 2016, was a play about
to you?
children demonstrating when they felt
Sarah: On the one side being brave and
courageous and brave, and when they did not. The young actors transformed the stage in to a place of courage and fear. The Theater Marabu GbR, was founded by Ms Tina Jücker and Mr Claus Overkamp in 1993. Ms Christiane Müller-Rosen is
courageous means trying out new things and not being scared. On the other side it means speaking up for yourself and expressing your opinion. Kate: Who did you perform in the play?
responsible for press and media. The
Violet and Sarah: We performed ourselves
theatre is especially famous for its creativity
by imagining what we would have done in
and staging well-received productions for
certain situations.
children and young adults. They have been
Kate: Violet, there is a great photo of you.
awarded several theatre prizes. Kate B, Grade 4 interviewed Sarah and Violet about their experiences:
What are you saying in this photo? Violet: I say “Hey Leute, das ist gemein. Keiner würde das schaffen?” which is translated, “Hey folks, that is very mean
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Kate: Are you happy it is over or do you wish it was still going? Violet: I wish it was still going. Sarah: I would love to play at the Marabu again. It was an amazing experience for me. Kate: Would you recommend to someone to audition for the youth cast at the Marabu Theatre? Sarah: For sure, I would. And all the people at the Marabu Theatre were very friendly. They all supported us to give our best at the performance. Kate: Thanks for your answers. Zoe Grigoriadou, Teacher
Hay bales, daisy pots, cowboy hats and boots. A genuine Mustang parked out front. The wafting scent of ol’ fashioned, boot scootin’ good times, not to mention enticing aperitifs. Anticipation was running high on our arrival to the BIS Saloon on a dark and chilly Saturday night. The school’s major fundraising event of the year was here and not a minute too soon for these new parents who needed to let their hair down after a big move from Down Under and make some buddies in town. Well hello there! Stage shows (plural), casino, singing and dancing, electrifying band, A-Grade DJ, fantastic food and a well-run and stocked bar. Dang, it was the bee’s knees of nights out! The Agora foyer and sports hall were styled in such detail we really did feel the vibe of the Saloon days of yore. This mum sang along, out of tune I’m sure, in the choir (Rustin’ Creek, I’ll visit one day). She ate her fill of corn bread and other North American specialties, bid on a few things at auction and danced the night away. Thanks so much to the organizing team. You outdid yourselves leaving big shoes to fill next year. You gave us a night to remember in our first weeks in Bonn. Yeehaw! Sam Winnall, Parent
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New Building
New Opportunities IB students are to have their own study and common room. As our IB students do not really have a quiet place to study or
The study room will be on the top floor of the new extension and
somewhere to get together during free periods, the idea came up
will be a place for silent study. It will be furnished so that students
to find two rooms for them in the newly extended Waves building.
can study privately. The common room will be on the first floor and
Simon Vanderkelen supported the initiative and presented the idea to the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. Both have agreed to and approved the plan for a study and common room for IB students to improve their learning and social environment.
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will be for socializing and for group work. Kate Carey and I have worked with the student council and we are planning to furnish this room with sofas, bean bags, a table and a coffee machine. If you would like to support the idea, we would appreciate donations for bean bags. Also, senior art students are welcome to donate
Secondary school Din A4 lined notebooks (thin)
Din A4 Hefte liniert
When you’re new to Germany, or still getting to know the language,
Din A4 squared page notebooks (thin)
Din A4 Hefte kariert
the task of purchasing supplies for the new school year may seem
Din A4 ring binders
Din A4 Ringhefter
a little daunting. We translated the typical items found on that list,
Din A4 lined paper (with left margin) for ring binders Din A4 squared paper (with left margin) for ring binders
Din A4 liniertes Papier mit Rand links für Ringhefter Din A4 kariertes Papier mit Rand links für Ringhefter
Please always refer to the list supplied at the beginning of each
Plastic Portfolio, A4
Schnellhefter Din A4
year for the things you will need for your child’s grade level.
Plastic envelopes
Schutzhülle
Primary school
Vocabulary book
Vokabelheft
to make your shopping experience a little easier, especially if you are buying online.
Wechselkleidung
File dividers
Register
Box of tissues
Taschentücher
Black and blue pens, HB pencils
Schwarze und blaue Stifte, HB Bleistifte
Indoor shoes
Hausschuhe
Coloured pencils
Buntstifte
Indoor PE shoes
Hallenturnschuhe
Glue stick
Klebestift
Rain pants
Regenhose
Eraser
Radiergummi
Rain boots
Gummistiefel
Pencil sharpener
Bleistiftspitzer
Rain jacket
Regenjacke
Protractor
Geodreieck
Water bottle
Wasserflasche
300mm ruler
30 cm Lineal
Pencil case containing:
Federmäppchen mit:
Highlighters
Highlighters
Pencils
Bleistiften
Scissors
Schere
Erasers
Radiergummi
Compass
Zirkel
Pencil sharpener
Bleistiftspitzer
Colored pencils
Buntstifte
A scientific calculator with natural textbook display
Ein naturwissenschaftlicher Taschenrechner Ein graphischer Taschenrechner
Change of clothes
A graphic calculator A combination lock
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Ein Zahlenschloss
Ă„UDE
pieces to their peers to decorate the walls of the common room. With privilege comes responsibility and therefore there will be rules for using the rooms, which will be monitored by the students themselves. This creates the opportunity to earn CAS (Creativity Activity Service) hours for ensuring the rooms are kept clean and the rules are complied with. We hope our IB students will make the best of the new rooms and wish them well for the upcoming exams. Claudia Appel and Kate Carey, Parents
Waves in the afternoon can be hectic and dangerous: double rows
CONFES SIONS OF A CRO S SING GUARD
of illegally parked cars, cars parked in the cross walk, crowds of people rushing across the street to catch a bus, get to practice or to a waiting car. It adds up to 20 minutes of total chaos. The crossing guard has to keep an eye on sneaky adults and students who wait for the guard’s attention to be diverted so they can sneak across the street or use the ice cream truck to hide their illegal flight (note to offenders: I see you!) Cyclists enter the street from
If you have volunteered your time on crossing guard duty, you will undoubtedly relate to this account. The 20 minutes spent
all directions and seem bound by neither car nor pedestrian rules. I confess that I strangely enjoy crossing guard duty and both
helping ensure the safety of our children every day brings a flurry
morning and afternoon, even if I don’t always like what I witness.
of activity and sometimes fear to those donning the yellow vest.
I like being there to see everyone walk up in the morning, hopeful
I have served as a crossing guard a number of times, both at morning drop off and afternoon pick up at both crossing points, and consider myself somewhat of a crossing guard insider.
and put together. I love seeing parents pick up their children in the afternoon and observing students sharing their school day, still fresh and vivid, with each other and their friends.
The Agora post is easy in the morning and still okay in the
I confess that I wish more
afternoon when I spend most of my time waving at cars as they
people volunteered for
drive in and occasionally stopping a car or two so a pedestrian
this duty: it is an easy,
can cross. The excitement comes when a bus accidentally enters
quick way to support
Martin-Luther-King Strasse without knowing how difficult it will
our students, and it is
be to get out.
amazing to see how
Duty in front of the Waves building is another beast. Most mornings are mild, with students and parents using the cross walk. However, I have witnessed a number of unnecessarily dangerous and comic maneuvers by drivers trying to avoid using the circle turn at the
we as adults set both good and not so good examples for others at BIS.
end of the street (for example, three point turns in the cross walk). It is somewhat satisfying that most of these drivers spend more time waiting for other cars to pass or misjudging their turn radius, than they would have done by using the circle. 33
Winter Formal
BIS in Pictures
GRADE
6F8 DANCE 34
CLASS OF
2016
CREATIVE WAVES
ARTS WEEK
CELEBRATE!
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Student, Parents and Teachers
run the Bonn Marathon
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Maureen on the Amalfi Coast One of the things I like most about living in Germany is that it’s a great starting point for visiting many places throughout Europe. We have affordable
Istanbul, Turkey, is the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus strait in the middle. Being on the Bosphorus is like being swept away in a magical novel. The sights are a feast to the eyes, with the Marmara Sea and Sultanahmet (old town) on one end and the Black Sea to the north. The water glistens. Palaces, majestic houses and ruins from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times line the route and take your breath away. Little villages and towns entice you
Istanbul
E IT R O V FTRA AVEL DESTINATIONS
IN EUROPE
buses, trains and planes and can even drive to favorite spots. Through travel, our children can relive history, experience diverse cultures, enjoy delicious food, and interact with local people.
I thought I would write about my favorite European city and ask some other BIS moms to do the same. I decided that I didn’t have a favorite city but a favorite country: Italy! I love Venice, for its narrow passageways and small bridges with the unknown around every corner. Rome’s history is amazing. Standing in the middle of the Forum in the Colosseum takes my breath away. On the Island of Ischia, I love to sit with locals in the volcanic hot springs while the cool ocean water washes over me. Naples has the best pizza in the world, with its mozzarella di buffala. I enjoy walking the streets of Pompeii, a once lively city with its treasures which were buried under volcanic ash for 1700 years! I enjoy relaxing and drinking limoncello in Sorrento, experiencing the breathtaking views and small cliffside villages along the Amalfi Coast and sitting on a mountain in Cortina having a picnic with locals. The Italian people love their country and are so happy to share it. They are wonderful people with a pulse like no other! Maureen Adams, Parent
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to stop and enjoy a snack or shop and indulge in scenes from everyday life. Everywhere you look there are reminders of the city’s rich history. Sonja Seitamo, Parent
Budapest, Hungary, is truly a beautiful historical city. It is located on the Danube River, Buda being on one side of the river, Pest on the other. The river and its Buda Castle are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
My husband, Mike, son Adam, and I explored by visiting the Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Dohány Street Synagogue, Heroes Square, Shoes on the Danube, Liberty Statue, Great Market Hall, and a Danube River boat cruise.
Bologna and Monique’s girls climbing the Garisenda Tower. Bologna is well known for many reasons. In Italian, it is often referred to as La Dotta, La Rossa, or La Ghiotta. La Rossa means the red one, due not only to its unique city roofs and the color of the old buildings, which are all different tones of red but also because the city historically always had a left wing mayor, so red as in communist! La Dotta means the educated one. The first university in the world (I know many say their own is, but trust me, this is the real thing!) was founded in Bologna in 1088. Finally, the nickname that makes it my favorite city in the world: la Ghiotta (one who enjoys eating) because no where else can you eat like you eat in Bologna!!
We visited during the Christmas season and enjoyed the sights, sounds and scents of the local Christmas markets. We shopped for beautiful hand crafted Hungarian gifts and sampled delicious Hungarian food and drinks. Mike surprised me with a private lesson with a chef who taught me how to prepare several traditional Hungarian dishes including ‘Chicken Paprikash’ and Hungarian Goulash. The chef also took us on a private tour of the Great Market Hall to purchase the fresh ingredients that were used to prepare our meal. Budapest is a city that offers so much to see and do! Darlene Trapp, Parent
Monique Nardi, Parent
Darlene in Budapest
Alumni Many of us wonder what becomes of our students after graduation. In January, I was lucky enough to discover some of their stories first hand at the BIS Alumni event in London. Over 20 BIS Alumni students and teachers, from 1998 to 2015 met up in London for an insightful, inspirational and entertaining evening. Not only was it a great excuse for friends to meet, it was a perfect networking and mingling opportunity and a chance for me to talk to some of the outstanding students who have attended BIS over the years. I also made some quirky discoveries: for example, did you know Nick’s Grade 10 project is now housed at the University of Brighton? It was wonderful to discover their IB schooling enabled our graduates thrive at university. It seems lessons learned at BIS carry on long after graduation. See you at the next Alumni reunion. Don’t forget! June 2017 we will be celebrating 20 Years of BIS at International Day. Ag Boud, Alumni Coordinator
Miriam Benarey-Meisel, Class of 2010 I am proud to say I am a BIS Alumna, graduating class 2010. The more obvious reasons for my endorsement are my utter gratitude for the education and personal development that BIS equipped me with and for the warm feeling of homecoming every time I set foot on the campus. At the heart of its premise is the honour to learn and grow with students who call the globe their home and have ventured out to do great things in its different corners. The group of friends I made in BIS halls are only ever a phone call away. Beyond this heartfelt gratitude, I recall one particular memory from 2010: the event featured guest speaker Peter Murphy. On that stage the former Principal called on us ‘to go and make a difference’, advice which oh-so often dodges off students like a gym ball off the wall. Yet right then and there it stuck with me. While I did not study to become a doctor, a psychologist or teacher – professionals who make a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis – I studied business. Throughout my internships and first work experiences I looked for a field within business, which would allow for impact beyond the realm of mere commercial interests. Fortunately, I was granted the opportunity to write a Master’s thesis on Corporate Sustainability and there it was, my way to contribute. I too can do my part in creating a better world! What Peter Murphy and the BIS experience really gave me was a purpose. A purpose that has shaped my path and will continue to do so. Thank you.
Nick Brackenbury, Class of 2006 Earlier this year I met up with a few other Alumni in London for a reunion event, and among all the reminiscing, up came the almighty Personal Project, that mammoth undertaking we all completed sometime around Grade 10. This was back in the school year 2003-2004 for me, and bizarrely enough my project is still being used today… (more of this story will be published in the Autumn 2016 edition).
Nick studied at BIS from 2000–2004, attending Grades 7–10. He went on to study Media Practice and Theory at the University of Sussex before going on to a career first in advertising at Ogilvy. He is now running his own technology startup called NearSt. You can find out more about what they’re doing at www.near.st Nick’s Grade 10 Project
Michaela Manca, Class of 2011 I moved to Bonn in 2009 and after two amazing years at BIS, I graduated in May 2011. I went on to study Law at the University of Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Graduating from Newcastle Law School in the summer of 2014, I received a First Class Honours Degree. Thereafter, I set off on my legal career and worked in an international law firm in Munich as a paralegal. I am now back in the UK, living in London and doing the Legal Practice Course in order to qualify as a UK lawyer. My course ends this summer and, upon qualification, I plan to start working here in London as a trainee solicitor. My fantastic little sister, Miriam, is still at BIS in Grade 11. My mom, Rosy, works at the BIS library and has been imposing silence everyday with an iron fist. She nevertheless continues to be the coolest librarian at BIS! I look forward to coming back this summer, hopefully for the International Day weekend. 37
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