ISK Annual Report 2023-24

ISK’s Mission, Vision & Educational Aims

EMPOWERING students to create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

LEARNING at ISK

At ISK, learning is the construction of meaning. We construct meaning through inquiry-based experiences that transcend disciplines.

These active roles prepare all ISK learners to achieve our vision to empower students to create solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

Self-Manager

As a self-manager, I am responsible for my actions. I reflect on my learning and set goals to continue to grow. I take initiative and persevere to overcome challenges. I am aware of my needs and the needs of others.

Thinker

As a thinker, I identify problems and find creative solutions. I am curious and pose questions in ways that open up thinking and create new possibilities. I analyze and evaluate information to design and develop solutions and opportunities. I make claims and support them with evidence and reasoning. I deepen my understanding by considering different viewpoints.

Collaborator

As a collaborator, I actively listen to understand the ideas of others. I contribute by asking questions and building on the ideas of others. I ensure that all voices are heard and valued by encouraging others and sometimes compromising as we build on our strengths. I am respectful of others’ opinions and form positive relationships as a community member in order to achieve a common goal.

Changemaker

As a changemaker, I use my skills and understandings to make a positive difference. I am interested in working on real-world problems and being helpful locally and globally. By being aware of my culture and other cultures, I better understand issues from many points of view. I try to make principled decisions in my everyday life and advocate for a just and equitable future.

Communicator

As a communicator, I express ideas and information clearly, confidently, and appropriately. I listen and show respect when others are speaking. I express my true self and understand that my words impact others. I support and provide space for those whose voices and identities may not be heard.

OURVALUES

About ISK

The International School of Kenya (ISK) is a private, non-profit PreK-Grade 12 school created in 1976 through a joint partnership between the governments of the United States and Canada. Nestled on 40 acres of a former coffee plantation, ISK serves the educational needs of both expatriate and Kenyan students who seek a challenging international curriculum, which leads to the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

ISK’s internationally focused curriculum has helped Kenya become a magnet for foreign business investment and a desired posting for those working for the continued development of East Africa. Expatriate families consider Kenya a quality career opportunity, in part due to the quality education they find at ISK. Likewise, Kenyan families who want an international, culturally diverse education for their children see ISK as the school of choice.

ISK has close to 1,100 students from more than 70 countries. Graduates earn an ISK North American accredited diploma and approximately 70 percent of ISK graduates earn the IB Diploma, enabling them to study at some of the most respected and competitive colleges and universities in the world. ISK students form a supportive, spirited and diverse community, which enables new students to adapt easily to campus life. Interacting in such a welcoming cross-cultural milieu, ISK students celebrate the unique and wonderful differences and similarities among people from around the world.

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TMichael Callan Director

Director’s Report

“Time moves slowly but passes quickly” Alice Walker

his quotation from American novelist Alice Walker beautifully describes the 2023-24 academic year. I am grateful that it moved slowly as that allowed us to savor the rich and varied experiences we shared. And yet, I cannot believe the year is coming to a close, and it is already time to reflect on the wonderful year it has been. As I reflect, I like to compartmentalize events into the three most important aspects of any great school: people, program, and place.

People

We began the year with 1068 students, 837 returning, and 231 new Lions. Yet again our PTO did a wonderful job in welcoming new families and helping them transition into the ISK Pride. From the Community Picnic at the start of the year to sundowners throughout the year and the incredible Taste of Nations, our community came together to connect and celebrate.

Our ISSEA athletes, scholars and artists yet again made us proud. They brought home gold in girls’ volleyball, cross country, and rugby. Our boys won gold in cross country, swimming, rugby, and tennis. We hosted golf where our male and female Lions earned gold and for the 6th consecutive year, our STEAM scholars came out on top! While ISSEA events are opportunities to compete and/or collaborate at very high levels, it is important to note that our school-wide activities, athletics, arts, and academic programs are where our young Lions develop the skills needed to be successful. So if you are reading this from the perspective of an Elementary or Middle School parent, I hope an ISSEA event is just around the corner for your child.

Our seniors have also made us proud yet again this year. On May 24th, 85 proud graduates crossed our stage marking a significant milestone in their lives. It was truly a joyous occasion as we celebrated their achievements and wished them well on their next adventures. Their destinations include: Duke, University of Virginia, McGill University, Tufts University, University of Manchester, Wellesley College, Imperial College London, University of British Columbia, United States Naval Academy, Georgetown, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto. Some students are engaging in gap years, repatriating, or exploring new places and opportunities. Equally exciting is that the class of 2024 has received scholarship money offers of close to 15 million USD at the time of writing! While this is the ISK finish line, we are proud to help ensure they thrive in their next destination too.

Program

Our Strategic Focus Areas (SFAs) are dedicated to:

o Continually Improving Teaching and Learning.

o Integrating a comprehensive approach to student well-being throughout the school.

o Defining and fully implementing our approach to inclusion.

Excellent international schools go through accreditation cycles every few years. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association (MSA). Thanks to a new CIS/MSA protocol, we were able to seamlessly join our accreditation work with the work we have chosen to do in pursuit of our SFAs.

Faculty, staff, and administration have done superb work on six project areas this year:

o Making our new Educational Aims come alive.

o Identifying best pedagogical practices.

o Unpacking Wellbeing and our school-wide approach to behavior.

o Unpacking Wellbeing and our approach to Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

o Unpacking Wellbeing and our approach to Service Learning.

o Improving our Modern Language program.

We will continue this excellent work in all six areas over the next few years. I am grateful to the faculty volunteers who stepped forward to serve on committees that inform and direct our collective efforts. I am also grateful for the leadership that the Teaching and Learning Center team has provided us.

Place

Anyone who steps foot onto ISK’s campus is immediately impressed with our learning environment. Our impressive facilities have supported student learning over the years and this continues to be our goal. Perhaps most notable was the addition of a new track around the lower field as well as bleachers and change rooms. On a stormy Autumn day, Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omonyala opened this new facility which he declared to be the best in Kenya!

In addition to the new track, we were able to build new, open-concept Physical and Health Education classrooms as well as a beautiful new Health Office. With the completion of the track, our previous Facilities Master Plan expired, highlighting the need for a new 10year plan. With input from the community, the Board’s Facilities Committee was able to create this plan and in concert with the Finance Committee, marry the new Facilities Master Plan with our current Long Term Financial Plan. While we understand the need for flexibility moving forward, we are thrilled to have a new road map to guide us.

Taking the time to reflect on this year’s accomplishments is a valuable exercise that leaves one smiling with pride and satisfaction. Most importantly though, it leaves us filled with gratitude for the adults who helped our students thrive this year. Thank you to the Boards for their strategic thinking and leadership. Thank you to the PTO for continually bringing us together and making us a stronger community. Thank you to our educators who continue to flush out and guide pathways of discovery for our students. And thank you to our staff who create an environment that supports us all.

Sincerely,

Michael Callan Director

AAnn Marie Awori Chair, Board of Directors

Board of Directors

s a tradition, ISK hosted a Strategic Retreat in April 2024, which included members of the Board of Directors and Board of Governors, the Administration Team, as well as teachers. Dr. Prairie led the morning, which included a Gallery Walk around several school initiatives. The initiatives ranged in topics from the Educational Aims (affectionately known as The Big 5), to student well-being, and behavioral expectations. After the Gallery Walk, small groups met to discuss the progress on the Strategic Focus Areas of this school year, and then asked clarifying questions and provided comments on the Focus Areas for next year, which were presented to the Board for approval during the May Board meeting. The cherry on the cake may have been the final session, which discussed Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and schools. This session included an indepth presentation about the capabilities and strengths of AI as it relates to schools, but also the potential weaknesses and disruptions to the educational systems as we know them. I’m grateful that as a school we continue to learn, question, and adapt, which truly puts us all in the role of a student!

The Board had one big goal this year, which was to tie the Long-Term Financial Plan to a newly updated Facilities Master Plan. Minus the completion of the track, this work had been delayed a year to allow for a pause, regrouping on this effort to ensure responsible financial planning and allow time to meet with stakeholders and architects to assess the needs and desires of the community. This also allowed the Board to plan it in a way that is responsible and addresses the most immediate needs. This is an example of how

the Board is strategically looking into the future to make sure we are carefully planning for the next generation of ISK Lions.

We had four Board committees this year, and I would like to thank all committee members, as well as the Chairs of the Committees: Governance (Erin Gerba), Finance (Bryce Fort), Facilities (Nadeem Noordin), Compensation (Amaka Godfrey). I would also like to thank the folks who served as Board officers this year: Erin Gerba – Vice Chair, Janine Cocker –Secretary, Bryce Fort – Treasurer. These folks, along with Mr. Callan and Mr. Jiwani and other members of the Leadership and Administration Team, served countless hours behind the scenes to ensure our school has the necessary resources and policies in place to have a wellfunctioning school that has solid governance practices in place. I would also like to thank Amaka Godfrey for five years of service to the Board of Directors, as well as ISK alum Gina Cabrera and John Njenga for serving on the Board. We wish them all well as they transition outside of Kenya.

I truly appreciate the support of everyone in our community for making ISK a wonderful place for our students to attend school. Every time I go to campus and see kids smiling, laughing, and learning, it makes serving on the school board truly worth it.

Go Lions!

Thank you,

Ann Marie Awori Chair, Board of Directors

Elementary School Report

ARyan Hopkins-Wilcox Elementary School Principal

Kacey Molloy, EdD Elementary School Assistant Principal

s we look over this year, we see much to celebrate and highlight within the ISK Elementary School. This annual report showcases the learning we have done as changemakers, collaborators, communicators, thinkers, and self-managers.

Throughout the year, the Elementary School (ES) at the International School of Kenya (ISK) embraced change to enhance student learning experiences. By introducing new teaching approaches and curriculum enhancements, such as hosting literacy consultants and adopting a new math core resource, the ES aimed to cater to the evolving needs of its young learners. Events like trialing new conference formats and implementing revised report cards were geared towards fostering student engagement and enhancing home-to-school communication regarding progress.

A shared commitment to student success drove collaboration within the ES community. Partnerships with parents, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and volunteers were strengthened to enrich student experiences through events like Taste of Nations, conferences, and movie nights. The warm welcome extended to new hires highlighted the importance of inclusivity and community building in creating a supportive environment where students could thrive academically and socially.

Effective communication within the ES community kept students informed and engaged in their learning. Events such as assemblies and workshops allowed students to share their achievements and develop a sense of belonging. By streamlining communication channels through Toddle and SchoolsBuddy and enhancing clarity in reports and newsletters, the ES ensured that parents were actively involved and knowledgeable about their children’s educational journey.

Changemaker

Collaborator

Communicator

Critical thinking was fostered within the ES community through various initiatives to deepen student understanding and engagement. Personal inquiry weeks encouraged students to explore their interests and develop their own inquiries. Through this approach, the ES ensured that students were actively involved in their educational journey and empowered to take ownership of their learning. Professional development and coaching initiatives provided teachers with tools to facilitate meaningful learning experiences. By leveraging feedback and data to inform decision-making, the ES promoted a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, where students were challenged to think critically and creatively about the world around them.

Self-Manager

Throughout the year, students in the ES demonstrated resilience and resourcefulness in managing various challenges in their learning journey. Learning engagements were designed and organized to allow students to develop essential life skills such as time management and organization. Furthermore, initiatives promoting self-reflection and self-management skills reinforced the ES’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We would like to conclude with a special thank you to our community and families. We appreciate the partnership and truly believe we are better together!

Ryan Hopkins-Wilcox

Elementary School Principal

Kacey Molloy, EdD

Elementary School Assistant Principal

Middle School Report

Alexa Schmid, EdD Middle School Principal

Drew Gregor Middle School Assistant Principal

Please find a summary of Middle School learning, detailed through the lens of our Big 5 Active Learner Roles.

Self-Managers

As students mature and have increased independence in Middle School, our advisory program supports developing self and social skills and decision-making, reflecting, and expanding their responsibility. This year, we have piloted different ways to support student well-being and their agency as self-managers, including a pilot in grade 8 with the Mario Framework, the administration of the Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire in grade 7, and the implementation of WIN (What I Need) Time across all three grades each Thursday. We know that structures and routines support student agency and selfmanagement and have also worked to increase our alignment. We will continue to work on systems, alignment, and an MTSS approach to student wellbeing in 2024-25.

Thinkers

This year, our Heads of Department expanded their roles as middle-level leaders, working on facilitation, action planning, and practicing protocols and meeting processes that support meaningful work. This, in turn, has greatly impacted the professional culture across the middle school, with powerful curricular work happening. The Science department has had great success (and a ton of work) with implementing the new Open Sci Ed curriculum. This has included extensive planning and collaborative time to unpack and implement this rigorous curriculum. The Math department has examined how the Big Five fit into their intentional communication with students and collected exemplars for their units. The Humanities department has reviewed their literacy skills, to ensure there is intentional scope and sequence from 6th to 7th to 8th grade, without gaps or mistaken overlap. The Modern Language department has extensively reviewed our philosophical approach, and the placement process, and engaged with consultant Jessica Haxsi to learn more as they shift to the ACTFL framework. The PHE department has continued to expand our health curriculum, building off the integrated health instruction in the PHE classrooms, to also include 6th and 7th grade-specific Health classes about substances, puberty and sex, bullying and peer relations, and responsible decision-making.

All this work has happened through intentional scheduling design to provide teachers with collaborative planning time, and checkins through our regular HOD meetings. We also hosted a specific Open Doors Week where teachers within each department observed colleagues, to learn from each other and increase alignment within the department.

Collaborators

Collaboration is alive and well in the Middle School. We see exciting collaborations among teachers and our community partners. The Drama department has created an exciting new partnership this year with Still I Rise, a school for vulnerable and refugee children. This has included meaningful exchanges in our curricular drama program, as well as powerful collaboration with the MS Drama Production of Anon(ymous), about a refugee boy. We also have seen great collaborations with visual arts and a variety of subject areas, with our electives programs (Tour de Friends and partner organization World Bike Relief), and for exciting events such as our annual Jamhuri Day celebration and the International Women’s Day concert. We continue our powerful collaboration with the outfitters who support our InterCultural Trips- Savage Wilderness and Rift Valley Adventures.

Changemakers

We have had an exciting year with further development of curricular Service Learning, expanded student leadership opportunities, meaningful community partnerships, and a focus on learning that matters. Our students actively engage as Changemakers through our rich electives program offerings. Our Social Justice Elective class presented to our entire Middle School, spreading the ISK values of justice and equity. We expanded our Earth Day celebration this year to a half-day event, with a student-planned and student-led assembly, and incredible partnerships with outside presenters (including Wangari Maathai Foundation, Biolite Energy, Teddy’s Seedballs, and Mlango Farms Ecobrick Workshop) and internally with partnerships across the ES and HS (including powerful workshops with Plastiki Rafiki, Zero Waste, HS Garden Club, workshops related vegan cooking and crocheting, and Service Learning activities across several Elementary School classrooms). Students are encouraged to use their cultural competence, be service-minded, and act as Changemakers through opportunities inside and outside the school day.

Communicators

Over the course of the year, we have so many opportunities for students to share their learning with authentic audiences. In Humanities, students engage in processfocused projects to explore concepts and construct meaning. At the end of the unit, students often invite other classes and parents to view their learning journey. Parents are also regularly invited to campus for assemblies, music concerts, drama productions, art exhibits, athletics matches, science exhibitions, and more. We also have opportunities for students to participate in festivals on and off campus. This year we sent students to Johannesburg for the Association of Music in International Schools (AMIS) festival, Namibia for the International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) festival, and Cairo for the Pharaoh’s Cup including volleyball, football, and basketball. We hosted ISSEA golf, and many Middle School students participated. We also won first and second place in the First Lego League competition in Kenya.

Students in the Middle School truly embrace and demonstrate the Big Five through the curriculum and beyond. They engage in learning that matters at a critical time in their physical, social, and intellectual development that supports them in finding their passions and becoming lifelong learners.

Alexa Schmid, EdD

Middle School Principal

Drew Gregor

Middle School Assistant Principal

High School Report

WJulie Lemley High School Principal

Jarrod Dale High School Assistant Principal

elcome to the annual report of ISK’s High School. On the fields, in the classrooms, labs, and on stage, our students engage in dynamic learning experiences where their passions, creativity, and ambition are nurtured in culturally diverse learning environment in the heart of Kenya. As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate the achievements, growth, and resilience of our students, faculty, and staff. Our community has thrived, embodying our mission and educational aims. This report highlights our collective journey towards empowering students to become self-managers, critical thinkers, effective collaborators, changemakers, and skilled communicators, preparing them to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Self-Manager

In fostering self-management skills, ISK continues to provide comprehensive support to students in developing autonomy, resilience, and a sense of responsibility. Through Advisory, Individualized Learning Plans, student leadership opportunities, clubs, IC trips, and extracurricular activities, students are empowered to set goals, manage their time effectively, and confidently navigate challenges. Our grade 10 Work Experience is a wonderful example of how we prepare our students to think about their future and learn more selfmanagement skills as they become more independent in High School and make their post-High School plans.

In High School, we cultivate a culture of critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, nurturing students equipped to analyze complex problems, think creatively, and make informed decisions. Our rigorous academic curriculum, enriched by interdisciplinary approaches and experiential learning opportunities, encourages students to question, explore, and innovate. Students are regularly challenged to use their knowledge to solve problems and consider opportunities for thinking outside the box, especially in courses like our STEAM Pathways and IBDP Theory of Knowledge classes.

Thinker

Collaborator

Recognizing the importance of collaboration in today’s interconnected world, the ISK High School fosters a collaborative learning environment where students learn to communicate effectively, work in teams, and leverage diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. Students have ample opportunities to develop empathy, cultural competence, and leadership skills, from group projects and community service initiatives to cultural exchanges and international partnerships. By celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity, we prepare students to thrive in multicultural environments and contribute positively to society. We regularly have our students work in different groups - in the class, on projects, in clubs, and on sports teams to learn together and grow as students, changemakers, athletes, and musicians.

Changemaker

As agents of change, our students are encouraged to think critically about global issues and take action to effect positive change in their communities and beyond. Students apply their knowledge and skills to address pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges through service learning projects, social entrepreneurship initiatives, and advocacy campaigns. Whether raising awareness about climate change, promoting gender equality, or advocating for human rights, our students are committed to making a difference and impacting the world. We have over fifty active clubs in the High School. In these clubs, students develop their skills to positively impact our school community, local partnerships, and beyond. We continue to have a multitude of successful student projects: Project Imagine, Embrace the Amazing, President’s Award, Plastiki Rafiki, RoundSquare, Students for the Environment, and newer clubs like Thrift Treasures or new IC trips, like our trip to Loisaba.

Communicator

Effective communication is fundamental to success in today’s interconnected world, and we prioritize the development of strong communication skills across all disciplines. Through oral presentations, written assignments, multimedia projects, and language immersion programs, students hone their ability to articulate ideas, express themselves eloquently, and engage in meaningful dialogue. By fostering a culture of active listening, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives, we empower students to become confident, articulate communicators who can easily navigate complex global conversations. Our High School leadership team and counselors led an extensive series of parent workshops throughout the year. This, coupled with high attendance and regular communication with our PTO representatives, has strengthened our home-school partnerships in High School.

As we look ahead to the future, ISK remains committed to providing a transformative education that prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff and grateful for the continued support of our community. Together, we will continue inspiring deep learning, fostering innovation, and empowering the next generation of global leaders.

Julie Lemley

High School Principal

Jarrod Dale

High School Assistant Principal

Graduating Class of 2024 International School of Kenya

Hanina Abdosh

Seret Abraha

Osman Ahmed

Zeeon Ahmed

Rahmaan Ali

Sasha Allard-Ruiz

Corinne Allen

Kian Allport

Ida-Marie Andersen

Jip Arens

Dzidzor Ata

Evie Aubrey

Andre Awori

Nandini Bhandari

Sharmila Devi Bommadevara

Anika Bruhwiler

Ryan Burns

Leti Bwonya

Cheryl Cole

Rainey Copeland

Sofia Crandall

Zubeyda Dadasheva

Yago Dalla-Vedova Sanjuan

Spade (Maya) Davis

Alifiya Dawoodbhai

Isabella De Geer-Howard

Marco de Vries Aguirre

Tea Dimitracopoulos

Charette

Adrienne Ellis

Graduating Class of 2024 International School of Kenya

Hannah Exel

Fatoumatta Fatty

Zoë Furness

Catherina Gagnidze

Hrushikesh Gandhi

Louisa Higgins

Isabel Holder

Terrence Houndeganme

Ibrahim Ibrahim

Sumaiya Iversen

Sanaya Jijina

Hyojin Joo

Hiyabel Kefela

Hanan Khan

Zahra Kone

Isabela Kraemer

Enzo Lawrence

Hamish Ledgard

Max Leon

Hana Linck

Noah Lutz

Raeed Mahmud

Henk Makimei

Che Maldonado

Isaiah Marriott

Mandisa Mathew

Amishi Mishra

Arushi Mishra

Arnav Mohan

Joy Mwangi

Chansa Mwenya

Marvelous Nkahnue

Lise Norman

Tatyana Onyonka

Sifa Otieno

Lisa Otterstedt

Sofia Peck

Gabriel Petrangeli

Basile Pozzi

Yasmin Price-Abdi

Julian Rex

Teresa Sanders

Kieu Sansculotte

Luca Scanlon

Miriam Schwabel

Ryka Shah

Nirvaan Shah

Sohan Shah

Erika Sheridan

Ella Sims

Ethan Steel

Noah Trenkle

Saba Tunbridge

Grécy van der Vliet

Sumedh Vutukuru

Mikayla Wissanji

TInternational Baccalaureate Examination Results

he May 2024 IB exam session was over a longer examination period as the schedule accommodated a number of religious events. As was the case last year, all the examinations had to commence at the specific time defined for each school by the IB.

We are immensely proud of all our May 2024 IB students who successfully completed their two-year IB journey. Their journey has been marked by exceptional growth and development, making them well-prepared to make significant contributions to society. Congratulations Class of 2024!

May 2024 IB Results

ISK registered eighty-eight candidates for the IB May 2024 exam session. Sixty-six seniors were enrolled for the IB diploma, representing 78% (66/85) of the 2024 graduating class. Twenty-two additional juniors and seniors completed IB courses either for certificates or in anticipation of their 2025 diplomas. The IB diploma pass rate was 98.4% and the average IB diploma score was 34 (world average is 30). Nine students (14%) achieved a diploma score of 40 or above.

IB Diploma May 2024 School Statistics

98.4%

(world average is 30)

5.38

34 (maximum is 7) (maximum is 45)

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2024 University Acceptances

UNITED KINGDOM

o Anglia Ruskin University

o Bangor University

o Birmingham City College

o Bristol, University of the West of England

o Brunel University London

o Cardiff University

o Coventry University

o Durham University

o Goldsmiths, University of London

o Heriot-Watt University

o Imperial College London

o Keele University

o King’s College London

o Loughborough University

o Newcastle University

o Nottingham Trent University

o Queen Mary University of London

o Richmond American University

o Royal Holloway University of London

o Solent University

o Staffordshire University

o University College London

o University of Aberdeen

o University of Bath

o University of Bedfordshire

o University of Birmingham

o University of Brighton

o University of Bristol

o University of Dundee

o University of Edinburgh

o University of Essex

o University of Exeter

o University of Glasgow

o University of Hertfordshire

o University of Leeds

o University of Lincoln

o University of Manchester

o University of Northhampton

o University of Nottingham

o University of Plymouth

o University of Reading

o University of Sheffield

o University of Southampton

o University of Sussex

o University of Warwick

o University of Westminster, London

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

o Adelphi University

o Alfred University

o American University

o Belmont University

o Binghamton University SUNY

o Boston College

o Boston University

o California State University Chico

o Catholic University of America

o Clark University

o College of William and Mary

o Colorado State University

o DePaul University

o Drexel University

o Duke University

o Eckerd College

o Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University

o Fairfield University

o Fairleigh Dickinson University

o Florida Tech

o Fordham University

o George Mason University

o George Washington University

o Hope College

o Hult International Business School

o Illinois Institute of Technology

o Iowa State University

o James Madison University

o Lewis & Clark College

o Loyola University Chicago

o Miami University

o Northeastern University

o Occidental University

o Oregon State University

o Pace University

o Purdue University

o Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

o Rutgers University–Newark

o Saint Louis University

o Sarah Lawrence College

o Seattle University

o Seton Hall University

o Stony Brook University

o SUNY Albany

o Temple University

o Texas A&M University

o The New School

o Tufts University

o Tulane University

o Union College

o United States Naval Academy

o University of Arizona

o University of California Davis

o University of California Irvine

o University of California Los Angeles

o University of California Merced

o University of California Riverside

o University of California San Diego

o University of California Santa Barbara

o University of California Santa Cruz

o University of Central Missouri

o University of Colorado Boulder

o University of Delaware

o University of Denver

o University of Florida

o University of Georgia

o University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign

o University of Maryland

o University of Massachusetts Amherst

o University of Michigan

o University of Michigan-Dearborn

o University of Minnesota Twin Cities

o University of Oregon

o University of Pittsburgh

o University of Puget Sound

o University of Richmond

o University of San Diego

o University of San Francisco

o University of Tampa

o University of Tulane

o University of Vermont

o University of Virginia

o University of Washington

o University of Wisconsin Madison

o University of Wisconsin River Falls

o Valparaiso University

o Vanderbilt University

o Virginia Tech

o Wellesley College

o Wesleyan University

o Wheaton College

o Whitman College

o Willamette University

CANADA

o Brock University

o Carleton University

o Concordia University

o Huron University College

o King’s University College

o McGill University

o McMaster University

o OCAD University

o Ontario Tech University

o Queen’s University

o Simon Fraser University

o Toronto Metropolitan University

o Trent University

o University of Alberta

o University of British Columbia

o University of Calgary

o University of Toronto

o University of Waterloo

o University of Windsor

o Western University

o Wilfrid Laurier University

o York University

EUROPE

o Amsterdam University College

o Deltion College of International Motorsports

o Eindhoven University of Technology

o ESCP Business School

o Leiden University

o Les Roches

o Maastrict Univeristy College

o ROC Midden Nederland-Automotive College

o Saint Louis University-Madrid

o Tilburg University

o Trinity College Dublin

o University College Dublin

o University of Amsterdam

o University of Groningen

o University of Limerick

o University of Twente

o Utrecht University

o Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

OCEANIA

o Binus University, Indonesia

o University of Western Australia

Joyce Gacheke-Tall Experiential & Service Leader

The Intercultural trips

Report Service Learning

IC trips provide experiences that deliberately require students to challenge themselves, reinforcing ISK’s aims through interdisciplinary learning and character development, including personal responsibility, in a Kenyan context. This year, we ran thirteen enriching Intercultural trips:

Grade 9 students:

o Aberdares and Mt. Kenya

Grade 10-12 students went to:

o Tsavo

o Forest Adventure

o Visual Arts Chogoria

o Mountain Biking

o Kembu

o Maji Moto

o High Altitude- ITEN

o Soysambu

o Sagana

o Wellness Retreat

o Loisaba

“This IC trip has been the most influential IC trip I have been on so far. I have never felt a massive shift in my mindset to care for individual health to benefit the environment. Growing up with a mother who was always very giving, I often put others before myself. Due to this, especially now that I am maturing, I have understood that putting others before yourself is highly taxing. Now that I am at the beginning of my IB journey and soon to be out of my household, I wanted to gain an individualistic understanding and approach to the world around me, and the Wellness Retreat aided me in doing so. I learned that there is so much more to discover about yourself, given that you give yourself the time and space to do so. Getting caught up in the world around you is so easy that you don’t give yourself the time and space to get to know yourself. I found it particularly hard when we had to jot down things about ourselves, for example, our qualities, strengths, and what we like or don’t like. This moment was eye-opening, as it made me realize that I haven’t ever asked myself these questions because I’ve had a fixed mindset on health that restricted me from doing so.”

Service Learning and CAS/L:

We have over 50 clubs in High School, 20 of which are service clubs. Students have enjoyed returning to more direct service with our community partners this year. This is when they develop empathy and deep listening skills. It started slow, but towards the end of the year, we have 20 active service clubs working directly with over 20 service partners. For example, Construction by Design continued cleaning up rivers in the Karura Forest by

designing and installing barriers made of recycled plastic bottles to trap plastic flowing through the rivers. Tukimbie Pamoja organized another successful run to support Faraja Cancer Trust so that children who can not afford cancer treatment can access life-saving treatment. We also had thirty independent CAS projects by seniors doing direct service. We want to continue creating reciprocal, inclusive, respectful, and sustainable service partnerships hinged on solid relationships.

In addition to running a week-long campaign against period poverty and stigma, and a fundraiser here on campus, Project Imagine spent several afternoons of games and fun at the Children’s Garden home and school on Wednesday.

International Conferences:

In January, Model United Nations students went to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the FerMUN, where they debated and created resolutions on issues such as equality and youth in the workplace, AI and technology, forced and child labor, and more. MUN has also hosted two mini-local conferences where they invited over seventy students from local schools.

Global Issues Service Summit traveled to Ghana to attend an immersive experience to inspire and empower participants to make a positive difference in their communities. Source: 2024 AISA Global Issues Service Summit. https://www.aisagiss.org/2024/

“The AISA-GISS Conference was an exciting and enlightening experience. We flew off to Ghana to attend. On the 15th of February, we started with an introduction day. We learned about other schools’ projects and what we could implement to improve our school. We worked on learning about SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and guest speakers shared their work with us. Day two was dedicated to intensive research and brainstorming sessions to devise innovative solutions to address challenges aligned with the SDGs. We presented them to our peers at the conference that day. Finally, we took action on a service day. We helped out at a museum with an eco-friendly initiative. This concluded at the end of the conference. On the fourth day, we learned about Ghanaian culture and their past with the slave trade. This experience has changed how we think about climate action. Witnessing the passion and dedication of my peers exhibited the collective power of our generation. This trip showed us the importance of a community; when we work together, we can achieve amazing things.”

Student voice

Grade 10 Work Experience:

Tapping into Community Connections: In March, our grade 10 students embarked on a unique learning experience, exploring various career paths during ISK’s annual week-long work experience. This immersive approach allows students to gain practical insights into different professions, helping them make informed decisions about their future. Some students return with newfound clarity, while others refine their career aspirations based on their experiences. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of over 60 organizations that generously hosted our students in their workplaces. Additionally, we are grateful for the 40 professionals who visited our campus at the beginning of the week to share their career journeys with our students. These partnerships are invaluable, providing our students with real-world experiences shaping their academic and professional journeys.

Joyce Gacheke-Tall Experiential & Service Leader

Virginia Prairie, EdD Director of Teaching and Learning

TLC Report

This year’s theme has been Clarity.

Clarity is defined as:

1. The quality of being transparent

2. The quality of being easy to understand

Both definitions embody our goal this year to visualize and bring clarity around our Mission, Vision, and Educational Aims as a whole school. In collaboration with the Learning Leadership Team, the TLC has anchored all learning opportunities to consistently focus on these foundational statements, including our revised Definition of Learning and the ISK Big 5. These guiding principles set our direction as we worked toward meeting our SFA End Results. As we reflect on our year of Clarity, we look forward to our upcoming year of Commitment.

SFA 1: Improving Teaching and Learning.

End Results:

Articulate how current academic standards and learning behaviors (i.e., NGSS, CCSS, ATLs, ISK values) connect with the ISK Educational Aims (definition of learning and The Big 5).

Document success criteria related to the Educational Aims and reflect on these throughout the learning design process.

Review the systems, structures, and personnel that support the ISK learning design process that leads to developing a collaborative learning community.

Evidence:

 IMPACT sessions on Wednesday afternoons focused on our SFAs. These ranged from whole-school learning, to divisional learning, to department/team learning, and individual reflection and planning.

 Learning Leadership Team members analyzed ISK stakeholders’ feedback on the CIS and ISK surveys.

 All divisions continue to integrate the Ed Aims into their courses and units.

 ES uses Toddle, and MS/HS uses Chalk to incorporate Deeper Learning and Backwards Design into unit designs.

 The Director’s Tea in March focused on strategic success for all learners through our Educational Aims and accreditation projects.

 CIS/SFA Project 1 team: built a schoolwide team to create systems and structures for our Big 5 in planning, teaching, learning, and evidence. The team developed and sought feedback on the Big 5 Dimensions and Indicators, then proposed the following steps to the Learning Leadership Team.

 CIS/SFA Project 2 team: built a schoolwide team to create a plan for a shared understanding of our Definition of Learning, with clearly articulated components and the pedagogical practices connected to those components.

o Anita Churchville- Highly abled, Gifted, and Talented expert-led professional learning for many faculty.

o Julie Stern- a renowned consultant for conceptual understanding and transfer, will work with this team and other teams, schoolwide, to help us bring our Definition of Learning to life.

 CIS/SFA Project 4 team: built a schoolwide team to research and propose an aligned approach to an effective Modern Language Program.

o Lori Langer de Ramirez- A language programming expert worked with this team.

o Jessica Haxhi, former President of ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages), will work closely with this team from spring 2024 through spring 2025.

 Professional Learning Journey (PLJ) 1: All teachers set an SFA- aligned goal with their teams and shared their learning and next steps at the annual PLJ Celebration on May 15, 2024.

 PLJ 2: Teachers and TAs who were not on a CIS/SFA team set a goal with a collaborative team to determine how their growth in one of the Big 5 might impact them as a teacher/ or their classroom.

 We invited external experts to lead professional learning with our teachers and TAs.

SFA 2: Integrate student wellbeing throughout the school.

End Results:

Develop systems and structures aligned with the definition of well-being

We defined wellbeing: At ISK,well-being equips all learners with the knowledge and skills to navigate life’s challenges while feeling good on the inside,functioning well on the outside,and doing good for others.

 Several tools to measure our students’ wellbeing were piloted across different grade levels; this work will continue in the 202425 school year.

 Our counselors hosted a parent gathering to discuss online/social media habits.

 CIS/SFA Project 3 team: built a schoolwide team to create and propose a fully articulated PreK-12 approach to behavior management at ISK. The new ISK Behavior Guidelines will be in all handbooks for the start of the 2024-25 school year.

 SFA Project 5 team: built a schoolwide team to research and consider an articulated

system to teach and document Social Emotional Learning across all grade levels

 SFA Project 6 team: built a schoolwide team to research and propose ideas for our approach to service learning.

o LeeAnne Lavender- a service learning expert, worked with this team and will continue to advise them during the 2024-25 school year.

 All teachers and TAs participated in several IMPACT sessions to help unpack the definition of student well-being and take time at work to be well with colleagues.

SFA 3: Define and implement an approach to Inclusion.

End Results:

Build an Educational Aims toolbox of pedagogies and practices that support the learning of all students.

 Divisional group presentations/discussions around inclusion.

 Schoolwide student data conversations (MAP, Acadience, assessments).

 HCL (Highly Capable Learners) workshops for divisional faculty.

 Ongoing support with the Teaching Assistants (TAs) around differentiation.

 SENIA presentations around ELL, LCE, and inclusion.

 AISA presentation around Student Support Services and Counseling.

 WIDA training and K-12 alignment around supporting our ELL learners.

 Alignment with our LCE beliefs and philosophies K-12: modifications and curricular conversations.

 SSS presentation to the Board.

 Monthly meetings with AISA SSS Educators to share best practices.

 IEP, Student Profiles, and ELL Support Plans have been updated and revised.

 Admissions alignment around SSS.

 A system for accelerating students in Math and Languages has been created and gone through the feedback process.

Finally, in October, ISK hosted the AISA Educators’ Conference. It was a great weekend of learning and building community. ISK took advantage of the experts AISA brought in for the conference and invited them to join us for our ISK Professional Learning Day.

We would also like to thank our ISK educators who facilitated learning for the AISA conference participants. We are so proud to have so many experts on our faculty.

We look forward to our year of Commitment as we close this year. We will host an accreditation team to assess our work towards our Mission and Vision. We will also focus on bringing our Definition of Learning and the Big 5 to life across ISK classrooms. It’s going to be a great year to be an ISK Lion!

Virginia Prairie, EdD Director of Teaching and Learning

Award

Recipients

MS Award Recipients

Edie Cutler / Gr6

2024 Outstanding Scholar

Colin Eldridge / Gr7

2024 Outstanding Scholar

Sonia Weill / Gr8

2024 Outstanding Scholar

Alyssia Fazal / Gr8 Director’s Award

HS Award Recipients

Nathan Ngacha Matimu / Gr9 Outstanding Scholar

Mia Audrey Duwyn/ Gr9 Outstanding Scholar

Hassan Amate Akuete / Gr10 Outstanding Scholar

Sumedh Vedya Vutukuru / Gr12 Outstanding Scholar

Alexander James Thomas / Gr11 Outstanding Scholar

Cecile Masika Bamlango / Gr11

ASB Spirit Award

HS Award Recipients

Isabella Terecia De Geer-Howard/ Gr12 Directors Award

Erika Sheridan / Gr12 Reuben Gray Sports Person of the Year

Mandisa Mathew / Gr12

Rob Blanchard Faculty Award

Sumedh Vedya Vutukuru / Gr12

King Constantine Medal (RoundSquare)

HS Award Recipients

Leti Alli Uside Bwonya / Gr12

Svetlana Kovalsky Creative Arts Award

Hanina Elias Abdosh / Gr12

Huduma Award for Commitment to Service

Nandini Bhandari / Gr12

Huduma Award for Commitment to Service

Zubeyda Dadasheva / Gr12

Huduma Award for Commitment to Service

TWill Moore Athletics Director

Athletics Report

he ISK Athletics Program is thrilled to present our annual report for the year 2024. Over the past year, our program has seen tremendous growth and success, thanks to the dedication of our coaches and the commitment of our student-athletes. From elementary to high school, our athletes have showcased exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and perseverance, making us proud every step of the way.

Our new state-of-the-art track and field facility has undoubtedly played a significant role in allowing our learners to develop their skills and passions. We have hosted more tournaments and competitions this year than ever, and the track and field competitions have proved our most popular!

In Elementary School, our athletics program has flourished with increased participation and enthusiasm. Our dedicated coaches have worked tirelessly to create a nurturing and supportive environment where young athletes can develop their skills and passion for sports. Our elementary students have shown remarkable progress and determination from football to track and field, basketball to volleyball. This year, we saw a significant rise in the number of students signing up for various sports teams, indicating a growing interest in athletics among our youngest learners.

Our Middle School athletics program continues to thrive, with diverse sports offerings and opportunities for students to excel. Under the guidance of our committed coaches, our middle school athletes have demonstrated outstanding teamwork, resilience, and competitive spirit. We have witnessed a surge in participation levels across all sports, with many students actively engaging in training sessions, competitions, and extracurricular events. The success of our middle school teams reflects the hard work and dedication of our coaches and studentathletes. A highlight of the year, and a first for ISK Athletics, was sending a Middle School team to Pharoh’s Cup, held in Cairo, Egypt. The teams competed in football, volleyball, and basketball. They soaked up the experience while enjoying some famous cultural aspects, such as visiting the national museum, taking a boat trip on the Nile, and enjoying a camel ride around the great pyramids of Giza. Next year, the four school event will be held in Dakar, Senegal.

At the high school level, our athletics program has reached new heights, with many studentathletes signing up and participating in various sports activities. Our experienced coaches have played a pivotal role in nurturing talent, instilling discipline, and fostering a culture of excellence among our high school athletes. Our high school teams have achieved remarkable success across multiple sports disciplines, from championship victories to personal milestones. Our coaches’ and student-athletes’ unwavering dedication and commitment have been the driving force behind our program’s success.

It has been a record-breaking year for our competitive ISSEA teams. We celebrate 9 ISSEA Championships, which surpasses anything ISK has achieved in the past. Interestingly, many of these are repeated championships, demonstrating consistent strength in many of our programs.

We had the privilege of hosting Drama and Visual Arts, followed by ISSEA Golf. Both saw record numbers of attendees from our ISSEA schools, and they were thoroughly enjoyed and highly successful events.

In conclusion, the ISK Athletics Program is immensely proud of the accomplishments and progress made by our student-athletes across all grade levels. Through their hard work, determination, and passion for sports, they have exemplified the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated coaches for their invaluable guidance and support throughout the year. As we look

ahead, we remain committed to fostering a thriving athletics program that inspires and empowers students to reach their full potential on and off the sporting arena.

ISSEA 2023-2024 Results

Track and Field / Cross Country - Hosted by AISJ - South Africa

Cross Country girls team ISSEA Champions (2nd consecutive year)

Cross Country boys team ISSEA Champions (5th consecutive year)

Track & Field girls team 3rd Place

Track & Field boys team 2nd Place

4 ISSEA Records Broken by ISK

Volleyball - Hosted by HIS in Zimbabwe

Girls ISSEA Champions

Boys 4th Place

Swimming - Hosted by AISJ in South Africa

Girls 2nd Place

Boys ISSEA Champions (3rd consecutive year)

3 ISSEA Records broken by ISK

Rugby - Hosted by ISU in Uganda

Girls ISSEA Champions

Boys

Boys B Team - Spirit of ISSEA Award

Champions (3rd consecutive year)

Band and Choir - Hosted by ISU in Uganda

Drama and Visual Arts - Hosted by ISK in Kenya

Chess - Hosted by HIS in Zimbabwe (Virtual)

ISK 2nd Place

Basketball - Hosted by IST in Tanzania

Girls 2nd Place

Boys 7th Place

Tennis - Hosted by AISM in Mozambique

Girls 2nd Place

Boys ISSEA Champions

Golf - Hosted by ISK in Kenya

ISK Golf Team

ISSEA Champions (2nd consecutive year)

ISK Golf Team Spirit of ISSEA Award

Football - Hosted by ICS in Ethiopia

Girls 4th Place

Boys 7th Place

STEM - Hosted by AISL in Zambia

Overall Design/Robotics

Overall Math

Overall Science

ISK Team

Will Moore

Athletics Director

ISK 1st Place

ISK 1st Place

ISK 1st Place

ISSEA Champions (4th consecutive year)

TSkye Sanford Creative Arts Department Coordinator

Creative Arts Report

he arts ignite passion and creativity in our children at ISK and the Creative Arts Department actively embraces self-managing, thinking, collaborating, change-making, and communicating. Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts develop not only artistic skills, but allow us to express ourselves as unique individuals.

Elementary School Art

Elementary artists dove into a colorful journey of artistic discovery. Kindergarten, First, and Second graders explored the fundamental elements of art through various mediums, including drawing materials, paints, oil and chalk pastels, clay, and ink. Alongside these creative ventures, they embarked on a voyage through art history, encountering a diverse array of artists and their masterpieces. Third graders explored our wonderful skies with watercolor paints, charcoal, pastels, and marble effects. They combined home country flags on textured surfaces, studied tessellations, and created colorful ceramic tiles with geometric shapes. Fourth graders created ceramic gargoyles from the Medieval Times. They applied Linear Perspective methods to draw sweet shops and combined colors, symmetry, and geometry to create vibrant villages in the tradition of the Ndebele people in Southern Africa. Fifth graders explored Abstract Art through collage and 3D modeling, and designed and drew fantastic hybrid animals. Local artist, Adam Masava, worked with second and fifth-graders. They gained insight into acrylic paints on canvas, unlocking new dimensions of self-expression and artistic skill.

Music

Elementary musicians shared their learning in assemblies and concerts. PKA students learned how to use their voices in different ways, while PKB students learned how to identify different types of songs. Kindergarteners played handbells and First graders played steps and skips on briefcase xylophones. Second graders drummed on chopping boards and studied Camille Saint Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. Mr. Barissa led Third graders in an African Drumming unit. They also created an “Orffestra” on tuned and untuned percussion instruments. Fourth graders became proficient ukulele players and fluent at reading bucket drum notation. Fifth graders prepared for Middle School with a semester of band.

Musical CCAs included a new ISK Elementary Choir and Annie Kids, the musical. Mrs. Haswell, Mrs. Rogers, and Ms. Wilmott directed a cast of upper elementary students in this fantastic production and was supported by Mr. Mike Rutherford Lodenyo, Ms. Hire and the HS Tech Crew.

Middle School Art

Middle School Visual Artists showcased collaboration and creativity in cross-curricular activities and exhibitions. Students expressed themselves, expanded their skills, and gained a deeper understanding of the arts and the world around them. Highlights included a partnership with the Spanish language class to commemorate International Women’s Day, by crafting portraits honoring both historical and contemporary women.

The art studio supported many after-school activities, enabling students to hone their sewing, painting, and 3D-making skills, in support of drama productions and musicals. Each semester concluded with a collaborative Art Show with the High School, featuring diverse artworks, textile designs, and stopmotion animations, further highlighting the department’s commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration.

Drama

Our Middle School Drama program continued to thrive this year! Between classes and extracurricular programs, over 25 public performances delighted ISK audiences this year. Highlights from the year included A Midsummer Night’s Dream performances, theatrical collaborations with PK, Kindergarten, and Grade 2, and two full-length studentdirected plays. Musical Theatre hosted and performed in The International Women’s Day Concert. Additionally, drama students participated in workshops with students from Still I Rise School and with professional dancer, Ozzy Ozzie. The mainstage production of Anon(ymous), was performed, designed, and managed by over 70 of our grade 6-8 students, and made powerful connections to our community and service organizations. Finally, selected theater students traveled to Windhoek, Namibia to extend their learning at an International Theatre Festival.

Gr. 6 Drumming

Six Grade Drumming students developed drumming techniques, leadership roles, and a musical understanding of and an appreciation for the cultural traditions within regions of Africa. They performed at the Welcome Back Picnic, Taste of Nations, Kenyan Legends, Java Jazz, and the ISK Jamhuri Day celebrations.

Music

Middle School Musicians dazzled audiences at the Welcome Back Picnic, Java Jazz, and the December Holiday Concerts. 17 musicians participated in the Middle School AMIS Honor Choir and Band Festival in South Africa. The Music Camp in February prepared the Marching Extravaganza for the Taste of Nations and instrumental and vocal experts worked with students in a masterclass format. Over 100+ members of the Funky Hat Marching Band and Flag Brigade sang Higher Ground, at the Taste of Nations. The Concert Band and Concert Choir performed at the Peponi Music Festival and the End of the Year Concert.

High School

Art

Visual artists had an exciting and eventful year. Highlights included some DP Visual Arts students participating in the annual FOTA exhibition, hosting the ISSEA Visual Arts & Drama festival in February, as well as High School exhibitions. During the ISSEA festival, eight visiting artists led workshops for the 90 participants. Diverse and creative works were presented, showcasing engaged and thoughtful responses to the festival theme of “Parallel Realms.” The IBDP Visual Arts exhibition proudly displayed the artwork of 13 students in March. The variety and quality of work exhibited was stimulating and thoughtprovoking. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Visual Arts Students!

Drama

HS drama students were Super Troopers and Dancing Queens in the musical production of Mamma Mia! Over 85 HS students made this mega-musical a huge success! A myriad of talented actors, singers, dancers, designers, and a magic backstage team collaborated to create a sequin-filled, energetic, and absolutely joyful experience.

Students traveled to London to explore and enjoy theater and the arts on a cultural/ curricular trip. They watched musicals, attended workshops, went on backstage tours, toured art galleries, and visited universities. Finally, the HS tech team ran the backstage magic for the ES production of Annie KIDS. HS students were involved in stage crew, lighting design, producing, and choreography. S2 Technical Theater students created a beautiful backdrop of the NYC skyline for this amazing production.

Music

High School Musicians spent Semester 1 preparing Songs for the Road. The HS Jazz Cafe concert showcased music about traveling and moving on, a familiar experience for international students. All five HS ensembles: Concert Band, Concert Choir, String Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and the A Cappella Choir, performed at the concert. IB students showcased their IB Music Portfolio work at The January Sessions. 26 musicians flew to Uganda for the ISSEA Music Festival in February and worked under the batons of Dr. Michael Barrett and Carol Grooms. The final Showcase Concert entertained on April 16, and recognized 5 seniors for their dedication and leadership.

Skye Sanford

Creative Arts Department Coordinator

Dave Neudorf Director of Technology

Technology Department

Report

During the 2023-24 school year, our technology and the programs we offer continued to grow.

Elementary School

In the 2023-2024 academic year, we witnessed a significant stride in technology integration at the elementary school, fostering innovation and enhancing student learning experiences.

Recognizing the importance of effective communication, we streamlined our outreach to parents through the Toddle platform, with 356 families actively connected, cultivating a collaborative learning environment. Furthermore, we initiated a pilot program to explore the integration of digital portfolios, aiming to document and communicate student growth transparently with all stakeholders.

Digital citizenship, a cornerstone of responsible technology use, was woven into the curriculum through rotating lessons across all grade levels. This proactive approach ensured that our students developed essential skills for navigating the digital realm safely and ethically.

Embracing creativity and innovation, our youngest learners ventured into the Makerspace, engaging in coding activities with BeeBots and constructing structures inspired by storytelling. This hands-on exploration nurtured problem-solving abilities and sparked their innate curiosity from an early age.

During Personal Inquiry Week, our team provided unwavering support, enabling students to undertake research, design solutions, and create innovative projects across various grade levels. Highlights included Grade 4 students researching and designing solutions to mitigate natural disasters, Grade

2 students conducting expert interviews using digital solutions, and Pre-K students engaging in interactive literacy activities.

Our robotics team showcased their design, problem-solving, and teamwork skills at the First LEGO League competition, exemplifying the spirit of collaboration and innovation we strive to instill in our students. As we look ahead, we are excited to unveil the second iteration of our Unit Planner tool, streamlining curriculum development for teachers.

Middle School

Technology has continued to play an essential role in the middle school this year. The middle school students had many opportunities to access technology to help them with various learning and communication tasks. They could also harness technology to learn new skills and create valuable products.

Students can research and share information in their daily classes via the 1:1 Chromebook program. They have been able to use a variety of mediums to share their learning, such as infographics, videos, animations, and websites. They have also learned about Digital Citizenship through our curriculum at ISK, helping students learn about good habits, red flags, and how to balance technology in their lives.

The middle school elective program offers many opportunities for students to access technology through the ISK Design Cycle. Courses such as Product Design, Woodworking, Game Design, Carving, Robotics, and Genius Hour taught our students new skills. They offered them various opportunities to show their creativity and learning in a 21st-century environment.

Our Co-Curricular program continues to offer various options for students after school. Robotics, Coding Club, Minecraft Club, ISK Autos, and DIY Design have all provided fun and engaging opportunities. Highlights include our Robotics team winning the National First Lego League championship, fantastic collaborations with high school students in Minecraft Club and ISK Autos, and excellent products in DIY Design.

High School

The Design and Arts Centre (DnA) was once again a very active space this year, home to 7 popular STEM electives, IB Design Technology, STEM Pathways, and many extracurricular clubs. The Arts and Design Faculty continued to collaborate on various projects and use our combined resources. In February, all Design and Arts faculty were involved in the ISSEA Arts Festival, which took place in the space.

The student-led design service clubs Plastiki Rafiki, Construction by Design, 3D Fundi, ISK Autos, and Design Studio continue to work on design solutions for our community. Plastiki Rafiki and Construction by Design built their first-ever sheet press machine modifying open-source designs. We can now produce 100% recycled plastic sheets up to 1” thick and 1.2m wide. Following this prototype, we have received orders for two more sheet presses, which we are currently working on. In the last year, we helped set up two more plastic recycling workspaces, one in Mombasa and one at IST in Tanzania. In the coming year, we are planning a Plastic Recycling workshop at ISK for International Schools in East Africa that have expressed interest in starting their workspaces using the Plastiki Rafiki model. 3D Fundi has been working on vertical and horizontal 3D-printed wind turbines and 3D-printed Microscopes. After the successful restoration and sale of the 1960 VW Beetle, ISK Autos have been working on remodeling and fixing up a Piaggio TukTuk that will be donated to the Futbol Mas Plastiki Rafiki Workshop to aid in plastic collection in the community as well as serve as a mobile shop.

STEM Pathways students were involved in designing various innovative social impact products, including a seed-planting jembe attachment designed for rural Kenyan farmers, a PET plastic bottle 3D printer filament extruder, and an automated watering system for ISK’s tree nursery.

During the 2023 AISA Conference, ISK HS and MS Design faculty hosted “Nerdvana,” a maker workshop allowing attendees to experiment with various mediums and materials to explore solutions for design problems that address local challenges. Teachers across international schools in Africa were able to network with like-minded people and share lessons, experiences, and projects.

ISSEA STEAM took place in Zambia at the American International School of Lusaka. ISK sent 15 students to compete in Science, Robotics, Design, and Math events against other schools from Southern and East Africa. ISK, the defending champions, once again won first place in the competition - making it four years in a row! Placing first in Robotics and Science and second in Math.

We look forward to defending our title in Addis Ababa next year!

As for technology integration in the classroom, generative AI played an important role this year. Our Tech Integrators across the three divisions worked closely with their faculties throughout the school year to effectively experiment and further understand the AI tools that have been introduced to the context of their practice. Teachers received training on AI during IMPACT and had the opportunity to further develop and explore during “Tech Lunches,” as well as individual planning sessions with their respective integrators. Several departments across the school put a lot of this into practice. Parallel to putting practice into action, the Tech Integrators also began the construction of school-wide student and faculty guidelines and resources to support further integration of this new technology.

Dave Neudorf

Director of Technology

IMaciej Sudra HS Technology & STEM Teacher

Sustainability Report

SK is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability within its community. In alignment with this commitment, ISK has pledged to be fully Carbon Neutral by 2030. During the last academic year, collaborative efforts involving students, staff, and administration were undertaken to conduct a School-wide Carbon Audit. The initiative aimed to assess and mitigate the school’s carbon footprint to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Urban Green Consultants facilitated the audit process, while the “Carbon Neutral Alliance,” comprising High School environmental clubs, played a pivotal role in the audit process, from identifying boundaries to analyzing recommendations. As a result of the audit, ISK purchased carbon credits to expedite its journey towards carbon neutrality. The students selected the offsetting projects in Kenya, considering their geographical location, environmental impact, and the level of involvement ISK students could have in monitoring these initiatives. Following these criteria, the Alliance chose the Wildlife Works Kasigau project in Tsavo, the Leaf Mangrove project in Kilifi, and the Mwerwe Tree Nursery and Forest Rehabilitation Project in Eldama Ravine.

2023-24 Sustainability Successes:

1. Educational Trips to Visit ISK Carbon Offset Projects: ISK organized informative trips to the Kasigau Corridor in Tsavo, Kenya, providing students with firsthand insights into the impact of ISK’s carbon credits on local environmental conservation and community development.

2. Innovative Student Projects: Countless student projects continue to address environmental challenges on campus and the wider ISK community. ASB has been collecting used paper to upcycle, and the greenhouse club continues to collect food waste to feed the school biodigester. Plastiki Rafiki has built a new low-cost plastic injection machine, a PET 3D printer filament extruder, and a sheet press, expanding its range of plastic recycling machines. The Construction by Design club has continued working with the Kenya Forest Service to improve the design of the bio-fence to remove plastic from the Ruaka Rivert.

3. Tree Planting Initiative: Over 5000 indigenous trees were procured and distributed freely to ISK faculty and staff ahead of the short rains, coinciding with National Tree Planting Day (Jaza Miti).

Comprehensive data was collected on tree recipients and planting locations to monitor the program’s success, with the majority of trees planted by local staff on fenced rural land.

4. On-campus Tree Nurseries: Students actively maintain three tree nurseries established on the ISK campus. Generous seed donations from Mwerwe Tree Nursery and collections from our campus forest have resulted in the growth of over 500 indigenous tree seedlings.

5. 2024 MS Earth Day Celebrations: Environmental speakers and workshop leaders engaged students during Middle School Earth Day celebrations. High School student leaders from Plastiki Rafiki, the Greenhouse Club, and Students for the Environment played key roles in leading workshops.

6. Expansion of Blanchard Community Forest Website: The Blanchard Community Forest website has been enhanced to include curriculum resources and lesson plans, promoting widespread environmental education across the school community.

7. Carbon Neutral Alliance Website: Students are actively updating and maintaining the Carbon Neutral Alliance website, showcasing ISK’s green initiatives and progress towards fulfilling its carbonneutral pledge.

8. Inclusion in Annual Report: This marks the first time ISK’s commitment to sustainability has been included in the annual report, underscoring the school’s pride in its accomplishments and dedication to transparency regarding challenges.

List of Challenges and Recommendations for the Future:

1. Impact of New Construction: Recent campus construction has notably increased ISK’s carbon footprint, necessitating its inclusion in the next carbon audit for accurate assessment.

2. Automated Annual Carbon Audit: Implementing an automatic annual carbon audit and appointing a dedicated individual for data collection and reporting will ensure consistent monitoring of carbon emissions.

3. Timber Sourcing Policy: ISK should commit to exclusively using sustainabilitysourced plantation timber on campus instead of tropical hardwoods like Mahogany and Mvule.

4. Expansion of Carbon Audit Boundaries: The ISK cafeteria should be included in the carbon audit process, as it falls within the school’s direct control.

5. Involvement of the wider school community: Thus far, the High School students have led the Carbon Neutral Alliance. There is an excellent opportunity to engage the Middle School and Elementary School and the wider ISK community to foster a holistic approach to campus sustainability.

ISK’s sustainability efforts this year have been commendable, with notable achievements and the beginnings of a roadmap for addressing challenges and advancing its commitment to environmental stewardship.

The ISK Carbon Neutral Alliance

Finance Report

Bryce Fort Board of Directors Treasurer

Year in Review

IMoez Jiwani Business Manager

SK’s sound financial position and appropriate financial management practices were independently confirmed by Grant Thornton in the Unqualified Opinion for the most recent school year audit.

Successful completion of the track, nurses’ station, and PE classrooms was achieved this year.

The board has also approved the purchase of 10 acres of land and construction has begun on the new teacher housing. Twenty units of 4-bedroom townhouses and Twenty-four apartment units are expected to be completed by August 2025.

The Board of Governors and Board of Directors provided guidance and fiduciary oversight to ensure that ISK remains on a firm financial footing. A regular review of the school’s Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) by the Finance Committee and Board of Directors ensures that ISK remains in good financial standing.

2024-2025 Budget Statistics

2023-2024 Operational Budget2024-2025 Operational Budget

Personnel

Operating Overheads

Personnel

Other Educational Costs

Operating Overheads

Bryce Fort

Board of Directors Treasurer

Moez Jiwani

Business Manager

TPamela Pappas Director of Community Relations & Advancement

Report Advancement

he 2023-2024 academic year at the International School of Kenya (ISK) has been a remarkable period for the Advancement Office. Our efforts in marketing, communications, public relations, and admissions have significantly strengthened our community and enhanced the ISK experience.

Admissions

The start of the 2023-2024 academic year saw over 200 new students, affectionately known as “new lions,” welcomed into the ISK community. Enrollment peaked at 1,070 students during the school year, maintaining the same level as the previous year. The New Family Orientation and One-Stop-Shop received overwhelmingly positive feedback, as evidenced by survey results. These initiatives were bolstered by the introduction of a comprehensive New Family Orientation Manual, designed to facilitate the smooth transition of new families into our community. Weekly online drop-in info sessions for new parents also garnered high attendance and positive reviews, further easing the integration process.

We were thrilled to welcome our high school scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year: Grade 9 student Nathan Matimu from Jawabu School and Grade 10 student Soane Kwena from Viraj International Academy. These students were selected from over 300 applicants, standing out due to their academic excellence and commitment to selfimprovement, aligning with ISK’s mission and educational aims.

The call for applicants for the 2024-2025 High School Scholarship program launched with a robust social media campaign, highlighting the ISK experience and our prestigious IB Diploma Programme. From 350 applications, 14 candidates were shortlisted, and the final selections were Hope Langat from Kenya High School and Nathalie Njambi from Crawford International School in Nairobi. We wish them success as they embark on their educational journeys at ISK.

Marketing & Communications

Our enrollment marketing strategy included hosting four Open Days, focusing on both our early years and Pre-K to Grade 12 programs. These events provided prospective students with an authentic ISK Learning Experience, allowing them to visit classrooms and engage in discussions with Student Ambassadors. The overwhelmingly positive response from prospective parents, who admired the eloquence and confidence of our students, underscores the success of these efforts.

In January 2023, we launched the “Beyond Education” campaign, designed to showcase the ISK experience and how our learning processes prepare students for future challenges. This campaign featured short video testimonials, blogs, and infographics, supported by an aggressive social media campaign and a new SEO strategy. The impact of this campaign is evident in the increased engagement on ISK social media platforms and a significant rise in website traffic, leading to a surge in expressions of interest for the upcoming school year.

Community Relations

The Welcome Back Community Picnic in September was a highlight of the year, bringing together nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and parents. This event fostered a strong sense of community and teamwork, with student clubs raising Ksh 815,900 to support various community initiatives.

In October, we hosted the first Farmers’ Market of the school year, featuring the tagline Fresh|Local|Lively. The event created a vibrant community atmosphere, complete with a family photo booth, a fun kids’ zone, and a picnicstyle eating area.

In early November, the Advancement Office and Athletics Department celebrated the opening of our new track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Esteemed guests, including Mr. Marc Dillard from the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Warren Mucci from the Canadian High Commission, and keynote speaker Kenyan sprinter Mr. Ferdinand Omanyala, joined us for this memorable event. The ceremony included speeches from Ms. Ann Marie Awori, Mr. Michael Callan, and student-athlete Cheryl Cole, culminating in a lively relay race.

The annual Lion’s Tank event in November saw 12 Student Service Clubs present their projects, competing for funding. A total of $4,000 was awarded, highlighting the innovative and service-oriented spirit of our students.

In February, the “Taste of Nations” event, organized in collaboration with the TLC, the Elementary School, the Advancement Office, and the PTO, celebrated the vibrant diversity of our school community. This event underscored the importance of collaboration and community engagement.

Alumni Relations

The Advancement Office continued to nurture strong connections with former students, parents, and faculty. In December 2023, we hosted an Alumni BBQ on campus, attended by 40 alumni, both local and visiting, along with ISK staff, including our director, Michael Callan. This event provided a platform for alumni to reconnect and share their post-ISK journeys, contributing to the rich tapestry of our school’s history.

We are in the process of sending out an alumni questionnaire to gather stories of their experiences and achievements since leaving ISK. These stories will help us celebrate the diverse paths our alumni have taken and inspire current students.

In conclusion, the 2023-2024 academic year has been a period of growth, community building, and success at the International School of Kenya. We look forward to continuing our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering a strong, vibrant community.

Sincerely,

Pamela Pappas Director of Community Relations & Advancement

Enrollment for 2023-2024 reached 1070 students from over 70 nationalities. Diversity is a hallmark of ISK and sets us apart from other schools in Kenya.

Students at ISK find a warm, welcoming atmosphere that allows them to adapt quickly into a rewarding school life.

TISK Health Clinician

Report Health

he new school year began on a high note with the move from our temporary location in the ES MPR to our revamped space- a newer and bigger structure in August 2023. Some features of the new Health Office include:

o Two triage areas catering to both staff and students.

o One consultation room.

o Three resting spaces for students across all divisions, with an 8-bed capacity

o One staff kitchen.

o Two bathroom facilities for students and staff.

o One medical supplies storage facility.

o Ample seating space for members of our community needing to access our services.

o We sincerely appreciate the school management’s advocacy efforts towards this new space and are grateful for its impact on our community.

Key

events that took place this 2023-24 school year:

Annual First Aid Training for Faculty and Staff

In collaboration with Helpfie, a leading first-aid training provider, we conducted annual first-aid training for our faculty and staff. These trainings equipped our educators with essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies and ensure the safety and well-being of our students.

Successful IC trips

Our students embarked on a series of enriching Intercultural Trips (IC Trips) within Kenya, facilitated by the dedicated support of our Health Office. Throughout these trips, the Health Office played a pivotal role in ensuring the health and safety of our students by:

o Providing up-to-date student health information, including dietary and medical concerns, to trip organizers and chaperones.

o Activating nearby hospitals and emergency providers in case of emergencies within the different trip locations.

o Supplying equipped medical kits to address potential health issues or injuries during the trips.

o Chaperoning trips as requested, ensuring students could access immediate medical assistance and guidance.

o Liaising with parents whenever health concerns arose and decisions needed to be made, ensuring open communication and collaboration to address any health-related challenges effectively.

Health Screenings

To address students’ educational and health needs, assessing their physical health and well-being is necessary. Health screening techniques allow for early identification of suspected abnormalities. Parents and educators can utilize all available health information to plan educational programs and related activities most suited to each student’s needs and abilities.

Between October 30 and November 3, 2023, the Health Office conducted comprehensive health screenings for our students. These screenings included Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis checks, targeting specific grade levels as follows:

o Vision and Hearing checks were performed for students in Grades 2, 4, 6, and 8.

o Scoliosis screenings were conducted for Grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 students.

Parents were promptly notified if their child required specialist review based on the results of these screenings. It’s important to note that these screenings serve as valuable indicators of potential health concerns but are not substitutes for a complete evaluation by specialists.

ISK Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Movember, and the Annual Vaccine Drive

We actively raised awareness about breast cancer during the designated month and supported Movember initiatives in partnership with Tukimbie Pamoja (ISK student-led club) and TIBU Health. In partnership with Getrude’s Children’s Hospital, we organized our annual vaccine drive to ensure the health and safety of our school community.

Continuous Medical Education

The Health Office continues to collaborate with the Mp Shah Hospital to upscale staff and coaches’ awareness on managing various sports injuries.

Health Alerts

We provided timely health alerts as communicated by the Ministry of Health and updates to keep our community informed and prepared to address any health-related concerns.

As we come to the end of yet another wonderful year, we wish to thank the ISK community for their continued support and collaboration. We value the smiles and frequent interactions within the campus.

Sincerely,

The Health Team

Aissata Tounkara Sangare PTO Chair

Dear Members of the International School of Kenya Community,

As we reflect on the 2023-2024 school year, it brings us great pleasure to share the achievements of our school community. Building upon the foundation laid in the preceding year, we are delighted to report that the 2023-2024 academic year has been one of tremendous growth and accomplishment.

Despite the challenges presented by the global pandemic, we are thrilled to announce that we have returned to a sense of normalcy, with all our traditional activities resuming with resounding success. Our various welcoming activities for new parents, such as sundowners and bus tours, were met with enthusiasm, with the introduction of new events like the ISK parent lunch club further enhancing our sense of community.

Throughout the year, each department representative—Elementary, Middle, and High School—organized numerous engaging student activities, including movie nights and social gatherings for parents.

Additionally, initiatives such as the Holiday Bazaar provided invaluable opportunities for our students to develop financial literacy skills while supporting local artisans. Ksh1,248 was raised with the introduction of a table fee for vendors, which is a great way of diversifying the PTO funding sources.

The Friends of the Arts - FOTA collaboration with local artists resulted in a highly successful exhibition, with 320 artworks displayed, including sculptures. One hundred eightyfour artworks were sold, with a total of Ksh3,567,500 in sales. Two hundred seventy community members paid for tickets to attend the opening night, and tickets were sold out in less than three days.

PTO Report

Our in-school store, Duka continued supporting local artisans and their communities by showcasing unique art pieces.

Furthermore, events like the Lion’s Tank business pitch showcased the diverse talents within our student community and provided opportunities for them to hone essential skills such as public speaking, business acumen, and financial literacy.

This year’s Taste of Nations, the main PTO fundraising activity, was a spectacular showcase of cultures, with representatives from 56 countries offering more than 100 different dishes, including delectable desserts. The event truly embodied our motto of celebrating diversity in unity, bringing together people from all walks of life to share in the joy of global cuisine. I am delighted to announce that our fundraising efforts were immensely successful, with a remarkable Ksh2,115,705 raised. These funds will be crucial in supporting PTO activities throughout the coming year and enriching the educational experience for all community members.

One of the key highlights of this year’s event was the strategic decision to hold it on a Saturday, allowing staff and school administrators to participate actively alongside their families. This shift created a wonderful atmosphere of inclusivity and family fun, reinforcing the sense of community spirit that defines our school.

Furthermore, we forged a new partnership with Lufthansa, offering an airplane ticket for a raffle prize. We were able to raise Ksh 126,000 with the raffle tickets. This collaboration added an exciting element to the event and opened up new avenues for future partnerships and sponsorships.

Additionally, Taste of Nations provided an invaluable platform for student clubs to raise funds for their respective causes, with Ksh130,900 raised. This demonstrates the passion and dedication of our students to making a positive impact both locally and globally.

We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our entire community, without which none of these achievements would have been possible, thanks to the collective efforts that made this school year memorable for our students.

I am immensely proud of what we have achieved. Together, we have demonstrated a profound commitment to our school values, particularly diversity and respect for others.

As we look towards the future, let us foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence to ensure that the International School of Kenya remains a beacon of learning and growth for future generations.

Warm Regards,

PTO Chair

Aissata Tounkara Sangare

Duka Highlights

From the Duka Chair

As we reflect on the past year, I am thrilled to present the highlights for the Duka (Swahili meaning Shop), ISK’s campus non-profit shop run by parent volunteers who working in partnership with non-profit community organisations and social enterprises to promote their arts, crafts and other products produced locally.

Special Highlight for the Duka includes;

o Implementation of a Revised Constitution that was approved on December 1st 2023 through a Special Annual General Meeting.

o Introduced a Vendors Corner Column through the Mane for the community to get to know their local vendors and products offered.

o Held a Social Coffee and Shopping experience at the Duka with an aim of spreading communal spirit among the shoppers and volunteers.

o Participated in Farmer’s Markets, Pop-Up Shops, Appreciation Days with a view of enriching the shopping experience for the ISK community.

o Personalised Vendor Relationship Management that seeks to empower the local artisans through visits to their premises

Throughout the year, Duka has supported over 40 active vendors and stocked over 100 variety of local products. Our team of approximately 25 active volunteers, acting in various capacities in the spirit of collaboration at ISK, has remained dedicated and demonstrating growth, resilience and adaptability despite their committed schedules.

o Hosting vendors through organised vendor intakes at Duka aimed at restocking the goods at the Duka.

o Extended opening hours fostering inclusion of the wider ISK community as a whole especially teaching and administration staff.

o Fostering a Learning Platform through vendors and volunteer engagements that promote social cohesion.

Financial Performance:

I am pleased to share the summary of our financial report which remains strong. Annual sales of Kes 2.6million this far with payments to vendors to the tune of Kes 2.5 million.

The Duka also maintains a balance of USD 15,000 accumulated over the years and has been achieved through driving sustainable growth, ensuring long-term viability of the Duka

Summary of the End of Year Report For the Year 2023-2024 ; End of Year Report (2022-2023)

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*(20% made for profit vendors courtesy of buyers – aimed at covering day-day miscellaneous expenses)

Future Prospects

For the upcoming year, sustainability will be a driving force for our future initiatives and we hope to take significant steps towards reducing our environmental footprint.

Whether you are a Duka customer, dedicated staff member, valued volunteer or a vendor, your contributions have been instrumental to our success.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to another successful year ahead.

Kind Regards,

Winnie Wesley.

Duka Chair (2023-2024)

FOTA 2023-2024

FOTA (Friends of the Arts) celebrated another successful year with its grand opening on November 10th, 2023. The event kicked off with an innovative ticketing system, where early bird tickets were offered at Ksh. 700, inclusive of a complimentary drink. This strategic approach not only managed crowd numbers effectively but also enabled our esteemed sponsors, Sirimon and Hendrick’s Gin, to provide exceptional service while significantly increasing fundraising efforts. This year’s exhibition showcased the diverse talents of 129 artists from Kenya, Mali, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and various African-based international artists, alongside eight talented ISK student artists. Impressively, 184 artworks from 94 artists were sold, generating a total revenue of Ksh. 3,567,500. Following the opening night, the exhibition extended its accessibility to families and children throughout the weekend and allocated two

and a half days for continued exploration during the following week. These extended periods facilitated engaging discussions between students and artists, allowing for shared insights and interactive experiences like the artwork scavenger hunt. With the funds raised, we are proud to support three deserving associations: Mukuru Art Collective, Children’s Garden Home, and Warazi Collective. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team of 31 volunteers, our generous sponsors Sirimon Cheese and Hendrick’s Gin, and the invaluable support from the ISK Art Department, Advancement Office, and ISK Director, Mr. Callan.

Opening: $12,834

Closing: $16,238