COMMUNITY UPDATE
DIRECTOR’SUPDATE
DearCommunity,
WehopeallofyouenjoyedarelaxingFallBreakandanicepublicholidayonTuesday! Asalways,thereislotshappeningatISB.
Student-artists of all ages have been very busy in the last few weeks. Our Elementary School performers hosted Arts in Atrium, showcasing their diverse talents in singing, dancing,magic,andstand-upcomedy,andMiddleSchoolstudentsengagedinadeep exploration of art, architecture, and cultural identity as part of their Arts Field Trip to Paris Our HS student-performers have been rehearsing for the High School Theatre Production,Lovin’It,whichwillbeanincredibleperformanceattheISBTheatreon20& 21November
Our Athletics Team are also having an exciting week, with the 2025 Fall ISST Championships taking place both on campus and at international schools in Munich, Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, London, The Hague, and Vienna. Best of luck to all our participating athletes who are competing in Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, and Cross Countryfrom9to16November!GoRaiders!
Arts and Athletics are just some of many ways ISB offers students the opportunity to personalise their learning and to find what truly sparks their interest From the earliest startintheECC,ourcurriculumisintentionallycraftedtobuildthefoundationforstrong independent learners who are able to choose their best futures To offer more insight into our Early Years philosophy, our ECC published Purposeful Foundations, a guide to ISB’spedagogyinPreschoolandPrekindergartenandKindergartentoGrade2
All the way to graduation, our academic programme focuses on fostering learner agency and autonomy in decision-making, so that each student is truly equipped to choosethepathwaythatfitstheirfutureambitions.Tobetterguideourcommunityand prospectiveHighSchoolstudents,lastweekwereleasedanewvideoguidetotheHigh School Pathways, showing how each can lead students to successful post-ISB destinations.
Wishingeveryoneagreatweekendahead!
JamesMacDonald ISBDirector
ISBARTS
TheStageisSet!ISBMusiciansHeadtoGermany!
ThisMarch,ISB’sSymphonicBand,AdvancedStringOrchestra,andHighSchoolChoirwilltake theirmusicontourtoRhineland,Germany!Overfourdays,studentswillshareperformancesin beautifulandhistoricvenues,connectwithfellowyoungmusiciansatBonnInternational School,andattendaprofessionalconcertaspartofatrulyimmersivemusicalandcultural experience
TheMusicTourisacornerstoneofISB’sPerformingArtsprogramme,offeringstudentsthe chancetogrowasmusicians,collaborators,andglobalcitizensFromperformingininspiring venuestoexploringGermany’srichmusicalheritage,thisyear’stourpromisestobean unforgettableopportunitytomakemusicandmemoriestogether
Interestedinjoiningthetour?Studentsshouldspeakwiththeirmusicteacherformore informationabouthowtotakepart.
HighSchoolProduction–Lovin’It
We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for our High School Theatre Production, Lovin’ It, are nowonsale!
New Zealand playwright Jo Randerson encompassestheTheatreoftheAbsurd,whereit isn’t just a style – it’s a suffocating, hilarious, inescapablereality It’sbizarre,it’sprofound,it’s unmissable
Grabyourticketsatwww.isb.be/ticketsbefore they’regone!
ISBRaidersupdatesandISSTChampionshiphighlights
We have released a hub for all Raiders fans to access game scores and ISST Championship information
Fansnowhaveacentralplatformtostayupdatedandcelebrateeveryteamvictorytogether! DiscovertheRaidershubhere
The end of the Fall season is approaching –thelastdaywillbeFriday28November.
TheWinterscheduleswillbeavailableonthe CommunityPortalonTuesday18November. CheckoutnewactivitiesforLowerSchoollike Great books, great minds, Karate, or Foundationsofgymnastics.ForUpperSchool we will have short courses like Beauty makeup,Babysitting,andEssaywriting.
To sign up, please use SchoolsBuddy from 26-30 November. This is not first come first serve so no rush The winter season dates are Monday 8 December – Wednesday 18 March.Let’sgetcosythiswinter!
RegistrationforBasketballisstillopen,butclosingsoon! RegistrationforWinterSoccer(beginsinJanuary)openson1Decemberat9:00! Questions?PleaseemailLizetteatoffice@bsasports.orgorvisitwww.bsasports.org
Every weekend High School students volunteer at the Community Kitchen, where they help prepare and portionthemealsthataredistributedtothehomeless andvulnerableinBrussels.
StudentsworkingwiththeCommunityKitchenhaveset themselvesagoaltoraise6000EUR,inordertoprovide all the meals that are distributed over the holiday seasonItcostsapproximately1EURpermeal
Ifyouwouldliketohelpourstudentsreachtheirgoal, youcanmakeadonationbyscanningtheQRcodewith yourbankingapp.Thankyouforanyhelpyoucanoffer!
PURPOSEFULFOUNDATIONS
AtISB’sEarlyChildhoodCentre,everychild’sstorybegins withastrongandpurposefulfoundation.OurPreschool to Grade 2 environment combines balanced, playbased learning with intentional teaching to nurture confidence,curiosity,andalifelongloveoflearning
With a curriculum that is progressively designed to ensure students are prepared for the intellectual and social demands of transitioning to the Elementary Schoolandbeyond,eachstudentfeelsguidedontheir pathway to independent learning. Here we pride ourselves on truly knowing each child, personalising their journey so they feel recognised, supported, and celebratedasindividuals
ReadeverythingaboutourEarlyYearspedagogyinour ECCpublications:
PurposefulFoundations–PreschoolandPreK
PurposefulFoundations–KtoGrade2
FIVEPATHWAYS.ONEMISSION.
WhereEveryStudentShapesTheirOwnFuture
At ISB, success isn’t one-size-fits-all –it’spersonal.
Everystudentdesignstheirownjourney tothriveatuniversityandbeyond
On Wednesday, 5 November, the FA hosted our popular Brunch & Bubbles event at the ISB Chateau.Itwaswonderfultoseesomanyparentschattingandconnectingwhileenjoyingthe fantasticfood Thankyouforcoming–andwecan’twaittoseeyouatthenextB&Binthenew year
MarkYourCalendars!
PleasemarkyourcalendarsforupcomingFAeventsthisfall.Wealsoencourageyoutojoinone ofthemanyFAClubs,andnewonesareregularlyadded.
SPECIALEVENTS
ArtinaHouse-Thursday,20November10:00-11:00,RSVPatcommunity@isbfa.be
SecondPadelSocialNight-Friday,21November,20:00-21:30RSVPonWhatsApp
LunchatBarracuda-Friday,28Novemberat12:30,RSVPatcommunity@isbfa.be
FaceYogaWorkshop-Friday,21November10:00-11:30.Register
ONGOING
ParentTennis-MondaysandThursdays,19:30-21:30
ForestWalks-Mondays10:00-11:00andFridays,09:00-10:00
LadiesinWeightingFitnessClasses-Tuesdaysat09:00
YogawithDelphine-Wednesdays,11:00-12:00
ParentPhotoClub-EveryotherWednesday,10:30
ParentBasketball-WednesdaysandThursdays,19:00-20:30
ParentFootball/Soccer-Thursdays,19:30-21:30
PinsandNeedlesGroup-Fridays,09:00
GivingBack
Asapartofthe‘MakingADifferenceMonth’inOctober,ISBHSstudentsraisedfundsfortheISB Community partners of their choice. For Serve the City, a global movement of volunteers showing kindness in practical ways to people in need, students raised 452 euros to purchase winter bags to support those without housing this Winter To help the project reach its goal of 2500bags,ourparentcommunityalsocametogethertosponsorbags.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Serve the City bag collection for winter By helpingtocollectessentialitemsforthehomeless,youhelpedServetheCitytofurtherdevelop itsactionsandimpactinBelgium.
HEALTHOFFICE
Autumnisabeautifulseason–butitalsobringscoolertemperatures,shorterdays,andmore colds and flu Here’s some practical, evidence-based advice to help our students to stay healthyandenergisedthroughautumn ��
Nutrition for Growing Bodies
Support immunity, energy, and concentration
Eat colourful, seasonal fruits & vegetables
Include protein at every meal
Healthy snacks
Limit sugary snacks and drinks
Involve kids in picking or preparing snacks – fun and educational!
Mental Wellbeing
Manage stress, mood swings, and seasonal changes
Spend time outdoors – natural light improves mood
Encourage creative expression
Social connections
Teach mindfulness or breathing exercises for stress
Sleep and Routine
Age recommendations :
3-5 years: 10-13 hours of sleep (naps included)
6-12 years: 9-12 hours
13-18 years 8-10 hours
Keep a consistent bedtime, even on weekends
Limit screens 1 hour before bed to help natural sleep cycles
A short wind-down routine (reading, stretching, calm music) helps younger children
Prevent Illness
Reduce colds, flu, and infections
Hand hygiene: teach proper washing, especially before meals
Cover coughs/sneezes with elbow or tissue
Ventilate rooms to reduce indoor germs
Stay home when sick to recover faster and avoid spreading germs
Physical Activity
Goal: Build strong bodies and reduce stress
Daily movement
Outdoor activities
Dress in layers
Skin and Comfort
Protect against dryness and cold weather
Moisturize hands and face for younger kids
Lips care
Warm layers, hats, and gloves for outdoor activities
Drink enough water – kids often forget, even in cooler weather
ITNEWS
TheISBappisback!
The upgraded version of the ISBBrussels app is now ready If you don't have automatic updatesonyourphone,makesuretoupdatetothelatestversionintheAppStore/PlayStore
Log into the app with your SSO details (parent username in format "A0#####@parents.isb.be” and your chosen password) and access all the important schoolinformationonthego.
Shouldyouhaveanyquestionspleasecontactcommunications@isb.be
Manythanksforyourpatienceandhopeyouenjoyusingthenewapp!
ThisfallISBisorganisingtailoredLowerSchoolandUpperSchoolOpenDayEventstoshow parentswhoarenewtoBrusselsorinterestedinchangingschoolswhatourprogrammesand communityhavetooffer
LowerSchoolOpenDay
10Decemberfrom14:00-16:00
UpperSchoolOpenDay
19Novemberfrom14:00-16:00
ShouldyouhaveanyfamilymembersorfriendswhoarecuriousaboutISB,invitethemtocome learnmoreaboutpersonalisedlearningandtomeetourteam!Registrationsviatheforms here
Kattenberg19,B-1170Brussels,Belgium +3226614211 reception@isbbe wwwisbbe
