Reflections
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Letter from the Principal
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Reflections on the Year Gone By
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Highlights from the School Council and Parliament
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Celebrating our Community
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Student Achievement
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School Development
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Finance
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Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Chairman Mark Turner, Chairman Board of Governors Dear Members of St George’s International School Luxembourg community, It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the St George’s International School Luxembourg Annual Report. For those of you receiving this document for the first time, the purpose of this report is to give everyone connected with the school an overview of the activities, organisation and achievements that have taken place during the last year. In addition, this report also contains the financial information for the school; how we generate our income and how we use that income. I think that most of you are aware of the very busy year the school has had. In the spring term all aspects of the school were inspected by a team of four external inspectors. The preparation for this type of inspection is very detailed and a huge amount of supporting documentation is scrutinised before the team even arrives for the school part of the process. We were extremely pleased with the judgements made in the final inspection report which confirmed that the school is very effective at what it does and the overall grade of excellent is a well deserved outcome for all our staff who work tirelessly to provide the education that our students deserve. I would like to congratulate and thank everyone in the school community who contributed during the inspection process for their efforts and for helping achieve the excellent outcome. At the start of the 2014-2015 school year we were pleased to welcome Ms Claire Nuttall who became our Head of the Primary section. Ms Nuttall brought with her many years of experience. We were also delighted to hear that Mrs Heather Duxbury, our previous Head of Primary, was awarded an MBE by HRH Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year’s honours list for her contribution to education in Luxembourg. Mrs Duxbury attended Buckingham Palace in June where she received her well-deserved award from HRH Prince Charles. We have continued to work on our facilities development plan during the last year. Physical evidence of this has materialised over the summer as we commenced construction of the new Zinnen building. This is a 5 floor building with a basement underground. It will include a 350 seat theatre with retractable seating, 2 floors of general classrooms, a new library, a Key Stage 5 study area and common room and a specialist music facility including classrooms, practice rooms and a recording studio. This is perhaps very fitting for a building bearing the name of the composer of the Luxembourg national anthem. The building should be open during the summer term of 2016. Full details of the plans can be viewed at the school. Throughout our history we have received tremendous support from the Luxembourg government Ministries for Education and for Finance as well as the Ville de Luxembourg. We thank them for their help and support over the years in terms of helping to formulate our development plans and providing financial support for our day to day activities and our many building projects. St George’s has a wide community of people who support the school in many different ways and I would like to thank all of those people who help the school to function; parents who volunteer as class representatives, students who work on the school councils, the various people who volunteer in classes or come into school to read to our younger students or make presentations about career opportunities for our older ones. All of these roles are very important and take time and effort for which we are very grateful. As with all other sections of the school, the effectiveness of Governance was judged during the inspection process. As with the other areas of school it was rated excellent and it was noted that tremendous improvement has taken place in this area since the previous inspection.
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St George’s Members of the St George’s International School, Luxembourg ASBL Board of Governors, left to right: P. Schonenberg, D. McGahey, S. Shtayyeh-Delano, D. Ries, H. Montague, C. Cheesman (Vice Chair), P. Charlton, M. Turner (Chairman), G. Sardelli, R. Feiereisen (Vice Chair) Not Pictured: S. Castelain, L. Munari, F. Morvilli.
I would like to thank my fellow Board members, committee members and the school staff who support our work for their dedication and the time that they voluntarily donate to ensure our role is carried out effectively giving the school the support and assistance needed to ensure future progress is maintained. During the last year we said goodbye to Mr John Johnston who left the Board and we would like to record our appreciation for the work he did as a Board member. We have also welcomed 3 new Board members; Mr David McGahey who will focus on education provision, Mrs Diane Ries who will chair our HR committee and Miss Hayley Montague who is the link for The Friends of St George’s
The Friends of St George’s was launched with many parents and members of staff coming together to organise events that have included coffee mornings for new arrivals and the very successful International dinner. The year’s activities concluded with a very successful, well organised and well supported Summer Fayre that took place at the end of June and raised significant funds for charities that were chosen by our student councils. Thank you to everyone who was involved in organising these fantastic events.
community. They all bring new skills and experience which will both strengthen the Board and support the school in the future.
St George’s continues to develop and grow and the fruition of the plans that are now being finalised coupled with the teams that we have in place to teach and support our students, lead and manage the day to day activities and to govern and oversee the development of the school will ensure our continuing success in the future.
We are proud of all of the students who have attended St George’s for part or all of their education. During this year we launched the St George’s Alumni association to provide a forum and plan future events for our students who left us to go to universities across the world or moved to other schools in Luxembourg or further afield. The launch event went very well and future plans are already taking shape.
I hope that you enjoy reading this report and that it provides you with a valuable insight into the day-to-day activities of the school and the successes of our students.
With best wishes and on behalf of the Board of Governors,
Mr Mark Turner Chairman
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Letter from the Principal Dr Christian Barkei, Principal Dear Parents and Friends of the School, Welcome to the Annual Report for 2014-2015 of St George’s International School Luxembourg. The Report serves as our formal report to our parents and wider community on the activities of the School during the past year. We have had a very busy and productive year. The arrival of Ms Nuttall as the new Head of Primary and a number of new teaching staff in September 2014 was then followed by the preparation for the successful Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in February 2015, along with the introduction of the Friends of St George’s community. The MBE awarded to Mrs Duxbury in the New Year’s Honours List gave due official recognition to our retired Primary Head teacher and our participation in international sporting competitions in Greece and Spain was complemented by challenges in debating, mathematical endeavours and the Mérite Jeunesse amongst many others. The community of students, staff and parents enthusiastically raised substantial amounts for charitable causes both in the Grand Duchy and further afield and we had a lot of fun doing so – whether during cake sales, dress-up days or during our inaugural Summer Fayre with over 500 visitors to the School. Our after-school activities and clubs expanded to over 50 different programmes and academic performance and achievement across the School remained high. The comments of the independent inspection team were very positive in above all giving recognition to the excellent behaviour, achievement and attitude of students at the School. We believe at St George’s that learning should be accessible to everyone, with every student able to achieve their full potential within an environment that is positive and supportive. This philosophy is at the heart of everything that we do and is exemplified in our motto ‘achieving potential through challenge and care.’ As you look through our Annual Report you will see that our students take centre stage and we justly celebrate their successes and achievements this year; whether in the Foundation Stage or at A-level. We are proud of our students and their achievements
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St George’s – in particular the individual care and attention given over the years which allows our graduates to embark on worthwhile and fulfilling professional and personal careers once they leave the School. Our engagement with our students however goes beyond the normal School day. The extra-curricular activities and programmes we offer; whether in Drama, Music or Sport; help our students to access and engage in a rich and fulfilling educational experience. Our residential excursions and sporting exchanges in Luxembourg, Europe and beyond challenge and stretch students and allow them to grow, develop and mature in their individuality alongside providing practical opportunities to expand on concepts and theories taught in the classroom.
and the continuous support and engagement of parents in the School provides the last vital element in creating a School community we can be justly proud of.
The School aims to create an atmosphere in which pupils are challenged to realise their potential, thus fostering confidence in themselves and their abilities, and a sense of personal worth. It encourages pupils to be happy, skilful, creative, knowlegeable, conscientious, healthy and safe. – Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report, February 2015
The achievements and progress documented in the Report could not have been possible without the tireless work and enthusiasm of all the members of the Governing Body who are amongst the most committed and engaged individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. The colleagues who work in the classrooms, laboratories, offices and playing fields with students every day deserve equal praise for their dedication to the students in their care;
With my best regards,
Dr Christian Barkei Principal
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Reflections on the Year Gone By Highlights from the Primary School Ms Claire Nuttall, Head Teacher (Primary) This has been my first year at St George’s and it has been highly positive. The staff and students have achieved so much over the year that it is not possible to name it all, however some of the major highlights are outlined below. • •
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Staff worked extremely hard to achieve ‘excellent’ in all areas of the ISI report Fourteen students represented St George’s in Alicante for the Kings College Sports Cup, achieving 2nd place overall. Many students attained bronze, silver and gold medals. Team spirit and conduct was remarked upon by all. Students from St George’s travelled to Oslo to participate in maths quest achieving a well-earned fourth place. Again, student conduct was excellent.
The School council paired up with the Unity Foundation of Luxembourg to successfully raise money for education projects in developing countries. Their positive efforts were reported in the local press. Our choir performed in a range of settings including; locally in the Place D’Armes, singing for local residents of a retirement home, and joining with schools from Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to sing together in a spectacular music festival. Students from the St George’s LAMDA drama club achieved a high number of distinctions for their exam pieces, with high grades attained across the board. The school spelling bee had a massive response with large numbers of children from across the school participating. Critically acclaimed performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Year 3) and the Snow Queen (Year 5) showcased the superb acting and singing talent of St George’s students. Year 6 pupils achieved first prize in the COBIS art competition for their piece representing “I live in this beautiful place..” Inter-school sports competitions with ISL were introduced fielding teams in football and basketball. Enterprise week was inaugurated across the school with the children really entering the competitive spirit and producing innovate commercial projects. Partner work with Sue McGonigle from the Institute of Education, UCL resulted in excellent work in literacy. Parent Forum established with parents contributing to discussions about homework, school lunches and more. The Year 6 Graduation Ball allowed students to say goodbye to Primary in style.
I would like to thank the staff, students and parents of St George’s for making my first year enjoyable and successful, with so many achievements to be proud of. Yours sincerely,
Claire Nuttall Head Teacher (Primary), June 2015
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Highlights from the Secondary School Mr Mark Fleet, Head Teacher (Secondary)
It has certainly been another immensely successful and productive year in the secondary section of the school, highlights included;
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The launch of ‘Faculty Days’ with MFL/English leading the first extra-curricular activity day, reinforcing the European Day of Languages – students and staff engaged in a wide range of activities promoting our diversity of languages and cultures. Students even had the opportunity to teach staff! October was certainly an active month for the Arts - a number of our Year 7 students sang in the European International Honor Boys Choir Festival in Rome, whilst GCSE and A-level Art students showcased their immense talents at the ‘Cour des Comptes Europeenne’ in Kirchberg. During November, Sixth Form students demonstrated their skills in the Senior Mathematics Challenge whilst • our younger students experienced their first secondary residential at the World Space Centre in Belgium; rocket launching, navigating a mission and spinning in the multi-axis chair. The students commemoration of the Christmas Truce Football Match which occurred along the Western Front on Christmas Eve 1914, was a fitting build up to the activities that would take place in December - the students interpretation of Grimm Tales and the Christmas fayre and music concert, which was also attended by many of our Alumni. The second Faculty Day, promoting Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), was also immensely successful as students designed, manufactured, costed and marketed their ‘floating gardens’. February was the month of ‘Excellence!’ (Although, not much different from any other month!) – endorsed by • the team of Independent Schools Inspectors who spent almost a week visiting the school. Our debating team • also returned as ‘Plate Winners’ from the COBIS Debating Championship in Bucharest. Travel and dancing were the themes for March, as Year 9 skied the slopes of Austria, the Year 12 Global Issues Network group presented at the annual conference in Milan and all students waltzed, jived and tangoed the evening away at the second Comenius International Ball. In April, we were privileged to witness a powerful presentation from a Holocaust survivor – continuing the theme of History; Year 7 students also visited Vianden, whilst the planning of the Year 9 trip to Bastogne War Museum was also taking place. Students also learnt some ‘Fictional History’ as Alex Scarrow, award winning author, visited the school. May was the month for Sport, as students participated in the second COBIS games in Athens, whilst GCSE and A-level Art students were running around the building frantically – preparing for our Annual Art Exhibition. The professionalism and commitment of the secondary staff; coupled with the energy and enthusiasm of the students here at St George’s is a privilege to witness and be part of. Again, I offer my sincere congratulations and gratitude to you all.
Yours sincerely,
Mark Fleet Head Teacher (Secondary), June 2015
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As I write this, I am scanning the calendar as we only have four weeks left of term yet there is so much planned to look forward to – Year 9 Spectacular Arts Extravaganza, residential trips for Year 8, 10 and 11, Mérite Jeunesse expeditions, Year 10 Work Experience, the Graduation Ball, World Challenge Expedition to Northern India, GIN Days, Sports Day, the third Faculty Day. It’s going to be busy but very exciting!
Highlights from the School Council
Primary School Council The School Council is a student body that is empowered to suggest initiatives throughout the Primary section of St George’s. The exciting thing about the Council is the independence that the students have to drive forward their ideas and promote change within their surroundings. This independence has an extremely positive whole school impact. During the 2014-2015 school year the School Council has worked on the new ‘noticeboard’ initiative allowing students to read information concerning what the School Council is doing on their behalf. This has proved very popular and useful for all students. Similar to previous years the School Council have also been busy fundraising for various causes. The most rewarding endeavour was supporting the children affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal, which was organised in conjunction with the Secondary School Parliament. St George’s staff and students dressed in the national colours of Nepal (red and blue) to show solidarity and support for the children affected by the earthquake. Primary students also hosted individual cake sale fundraisers during their break-times raising almost €100 for displaced children in Nepal. In total they raised €2,800 which was donated to ‘Save the Children’ Nepal Earthquake relief fund. The School Council also raised over €1,000 for Make-A-Wish foundation, Luxembourg who grant heartfelt wishes to children living with life-threatening illnesses. After the President of Unity Foundation visited the school to give an inspirational presentation on their cause, an impressive €4,958 was raised to assist the NGO who strive to build capacity of individuals and communities through projects such as; Community School and Preparation for Social Action (PSA). The School Council should be very proud of all their achievements and initiatives during the 2014-2015 year contributing to the School, to charities and to the wider community.
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Highlights from the School Parliament
Secondary School Parliament The Secondary School Council known as the St George’s Parliament consists of four different Ministries: The Ministry of Education, The Ministry of the Environment, The Ministry of Charities and The Ministry of Sports and Arts. Amongst the activities this year, the students adopted two orangutans via The Orangutan Project, organised fundraising initiatives for the devastating effects of the Nepal earthquake, sponsored a child from Tanzania through the Ilula Orphan program, and introduced an environmental fact of the week. St George’s Parliament is comprised of 31 enthusiastic Secondary students who have greatly contributed to the School this year. For the second year running the students chose Make-A-Wish foundation, Luxembourg as the desired organisation to receive the proceeds of their fundraising events. Over the 2 years the Parliament raised an impressive €4,000 in total for Make-A-Wish.
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Community
Celebrating our Community
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Student Diversity During the school year 2014-2015, St George’s welcomed 132 new students representing over 25 different nationalities to its caring and vibrant community. The following breakdown of students by nationality reflects the diversity present at St George’s.
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Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
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Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
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China
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Cuba
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Finland
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
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Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Republic of Korea
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The large number of different nationalities and languages represented in the school is the foundation for the pupils’ excellent cultural development.
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Macedonia
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Morocco
Netherlands
Norway
Paraguay
Philippines
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Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
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Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
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Did you know?
United States
Zimbabwe
Did you know that roughly 28% of our students come from families comprised of at least two different nationalities? The figures above reflect the different countries of the world represented at St George’s, but the student community is actually far more diverse. As a part of our curriculum and our school ethos, it is this internationalism that makes St George’s an exceptional place to learn.
Numbers reflect student community during the 2014-2015 summer term.
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Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)
Members of Staff
Staff Seniority Awards (September 2014) Gold
(10+ Years)
Mrs Tranter (15 Years) Mrs Andre-Bewig (10 Years) Mrs Brandon (10 Years)
Silver Mrs Hughes Mr Baumann Mrs McKillop Mrs Hancock Mrs Krstic
(5 Years) Mrs Tarmey Mrs Gray Mrs Pomies Mrs Kraus Mrs Kruten
Bronze Mr Cooper Mr Schier Mrs Roberts Mrs Dunster-Chan Mr Beck
– Neeru and Hemant, St George’s parents
(3 Years) Ms Carty Mr Diver Ms Dixon Ms Holland Ms Hotchkiss
Mrs Kirkhope Mrs Schwarz Ms Moody Mr Stenton Ms Whicher
Mrs L. White Mrs Burrows-Pym Mrs Berg Mrs Ross Mrs Eder Mr Reilly
7:1 20 Student : Academic Staff Ratio
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We would like to thank the School and the Teachers for creating an excellent environment for our daughter to progress and grow as a person and in her studies.
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Nationalities Represented
First Year, First Impressions Head Teacher of Primary What was your favourite School event so far? Why was is memorable to you? Enterprise week was a great initiative as the children came up with such imaginative ideas, which encompassed many subject areas. Another of my favourites is the graduation ball as I love to see how grown up and accomplished the children become as they leave primary. What do you like about Luxembourg and our School? I love the architecture and spectacular buildings blending the old and new together. This year I hope to be able to visit many of the castles that the classes are named after. The children and parents are friendly and supportive, very helpful when you are unsure of your way around.
Ms Clare Williams Secondary Head of Faculty, Arts What do you like most about Luxembourg and our School? How would you describe Luxembourg? Luxembourg is a beautiful and diverse city, linguistically and architecturally rich. The opportunities for students at St George’s are equally rich. The diversity and linguistic and cultural heritage within the student body is by far my favourite aspect of working at St George’s. The challenge of being Head of Arts has been exciting especially at a time of development for the school; The Arts team are eager to see the new Arts facilities in the new building. What has been the most unforgettable event for you? And why? The most rewarding aspect from the last academic year was seeing St George’s students performing on stage, many for the first time. I hope that I can continue to motivate and encourage students in this way.
Mr Christopher Brown Secondary Head of Faculty, Maths What do you like about working in our School? I enjoy the respect everyone has for each other and the fact that there is a real ‘family’ feel to the community between staff, students and parents. Students in particular are very hardworking and conscientious and, as a teacher, it is immensely satisfying to be able to have intelligent conversations with young people who show a genuine interest in learning. What do you appreciate the most living in Luxembourg? Luxembourg is a country that is great for families; it is safe, there is much open space and there are a variety of activities on offer. There is a ‘relaxed’ atmosphere that I have not experienced anywhere else. Plus petrol is cheap!
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Ms Claire Nuttall
Inspiring Learning In addition to the enrichment opportunities that St George’s offers as part of the curriculum, a number of special guests always leave a lasting impression on students when sharing their expertise, wisdom and enthusiasm throughout the school year. In addition, members of staff receive several opportunities for training from specialists who are genuinely passionate about particular aspects of teaching and learning. St George’s warmly welcomes a variety of guest speakers such as authors, athletes, artists and anyone who has an extraordinary story to tell from around the globe. We are very grateful to all those who actively support the School in this regard. A special thank you goes to the Honourable Alice Walpole, the British Ambassador to Luxembourg and her staff who have supported the School in welcoming many visitors to Luxembourg.
Holocaust Survivor
Puppeteer Extraordinaire
Steven Frank,
Gary Friedman, Neil Griffiths,
Brendan Hall,
The School had invited Steven Frank, a concentration camp survivor to address Year 9 and Year 10 Secondary students who were studying World War II in their History lessons. He then joined Passage, a Parent Support Group, to talk to adults and children from the wider international community as part of their ‘Keeping History Alive’ presentation. For everyone involved it was an insightful and thought-provoking experience, which we hope to have the chance to repeat in the future.
also known as “The Puppet Man”, visited St George’s for two days and worked with students in Years 3-7 as well as with members of staff. Gary has worked all over the world with both children and adults, using puppets as a tool for socio-political change. He founded the organisation ‘Puppets Against Aids’, which is still running with over four hundred puppeteers today. The children in Gary’s workshops created plays based on the stories Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, and Frozen.
The 2010 winner of the ultimate long distance challenge, a 35,000 mile circumnavigation of the globe paid a visit to St George’s Year 9 Secondary students and guest students from the International School of Luxembourg (ISL). Brendan shared his knowledge and experience with the students around the challenges of managing and motivating a team with a presentation and many exceptional pictures.
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Author
a renowned children’s author and creator of Storysack, enthralled students with his interactive and hilariously funny storytelling. Neil engaged the students’ imaginations with his use of props, puppets and extras. He kept the students in fits of laughter, especially when he got teachers and students involved as his props! He has a very innovative way of storytelling - the students particularly liked ‘Itchy Bear’.
Athlete
The Career Lunches serve as an excellent opportunity for students to ask real questions about the things they actually want to know about university and career choices. Speaking to someone with work experience in a particular field is far more valuable than reading about it in a book or a brochure.
Community
– Ms Moody, Director of Sixth Form (2013-2015)
Marine Biologist
Award-winning Author
Career Lunches
Ceri Lewis,
Alex Scarrow,
St George’s Year 10 students had the chance to connect with an expedition in the Arctic. Ceri, a marine biologist with a research focus on the environmental biology of marine invertebrates and their life history responses to environmental parameters, spoke with the Year 10 students via skype. Ceris’s research aims to further our understanding of how marine invertebrates adapt and survive in a changing and increasingly polluted marine environment.
Students in Years 7 and 8 at St George’s were excited to welcome Alex Scarrow, British author of the award-winning TimeRiders series. Alex began his presentation with an animated summary of his personal life and career, capturing the students’ attention right from the beginning.
The Career Lunches programme was coordinated by a Year 12 student representative alongside Ms Moody, Director of Sixth Form, and Mr Edwards, teacher of Economics. Guest speakers were invited throughout the year to talk about their careers, their achievements, how they got to where they are now and what they would look for in a potential job candidate. The purpose of the gatherings was to inspire students while they were making important life choices either about their courses of study at university level or employment.
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Giving Meaning to Learning Whether it was singing Christmas carols at the retirement home in Hamm or trekking through beautiful landscapes in forested mountains in Northern India during a World Challenge project, students had plenty of opportunities to give meaning to learning this year.
Red Nose Day
Anaphylaxis & Allergy Network - Orange Wig Day
World Challenge, Northern India
Enterprise Week One of the most memorable events in School this year was “Enterprise Week”, which raised over €3,467.40 for Unity Foundation. The Unity Foundation collects money to give to societies that work with local people to create and run projects that are needed in a community. The idea behind Enterprise Week was to enable students to learn the true value of money by setting up and running their own business ideas. Students worked together in teams implementing and planning their marketing strategies. Throughout Enterprise Week students impressed by successfully running a variety of businesses such as a Car Wash, a Mobile Smoothie & Fresh Juice stand, Space Putty, and a Nail Bar which proved very popular amongst staff and parents. Early Years and Reception students hosted a Summer Market where they set up individual stalls outside their classrooms to sell their homemade goods to parents and staff. Photos from Enterprise Week
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It truly is encouraging to see the initiatives made by St George’s school to raise awareness of service and giving in children at such a young age.
Community
– Nika, Unity Foundation Luxembourg
Movember
Raising money for ‘Save the Children’ Nepal
In addition to actively contributing to charitable organisations, students are able to participate in projects that challenge them to think about solutions to global problems or give their time to others in need. The School’s charitable contributions during the 2014-2015 school year totalled €13,828 for the following causes:
Unity Foundation
To empower communities through education
Make-A-Wish, Luxembourg
Granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses
Movember
Supporting men’s health issues
Relais pour la Vie
Support for those suffering from cancer
Walking for Water
Awareness and help for global water issues
Save the Children For children in need
Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner
Supporting children with cancer and terminal illnesses in Luxembourg
Anaphylaxis & Allergy Network - Orange Wig Day
Supporting and raising awareness for people affected by severe allergies
Ilula Orphan program
Sponsoring a child in Tanzania
Red Nose Day
A campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty
The Orangutan Project
To promote the survival of orangutans in their natural habitat
Special Olympics
To support the participation of children and adults with disabilities in top level sports
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Friends of St George’s
Friends of St George’s Meeting
In the School year of 2014-2015 the Friends of St George’s (Friends) was established as a subsidiary of St George’s International School, Luxembourg ASBL. The Friends of St George’s are an important part of the school community to help ensure future school development and act as ambassadors within Luxembourg and beyond. The Friends made a great first impression by organising successful events throughout the year such as: The International Dinner, The Summer Fayre and various fundraising activities. The Friends also organise weekly coffee mornings and the occasional cultural group outing to enhance parent and community integration. All staff and families at St George’s are automatically members of the Friends and can become actively involved by volunteering for any activity or to be a member of the core committee. Friends is monitored by and reports to the Board of Governors via a designated Governor and are supported
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Friends of St George’s Coffee Morning
in logistics and communications by the School’s Principal and his Personal Assistant. The Friends also arrange cultural visits within the region; such as a Caves St Martin visit to Remich last June; cinema trips and walking which are advertised in the School Newsletter and on the information noticeboard in the Reception area.
Did you know? Since the Friends of St George’s was established they have managed to raise over €4,000 for various charities and projects within the school.
Community Summer Fayre 2015
International Dinner
Friends of St George’s are really that - a group of parents and members of staff who are friends to the school - organising and running a wide range of exciting and sociable events the whole community can enjoy. - Dr. Barkei, school Principal
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Achievement
Student Achievement
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Student Achievement Primary Students in Primary are assessed internally in Literacy, Numeracy, Science and the International Primary Curriculum on a termly basis as well as taking Progress in English (PiE) and Progress in Maths (PiM) exams every May. The internal assessments are recorded on the school’s student tracking system. In keeping with our emphasis on challenge and care, teacher assessment is monitored throughout the year to ensure all students are making appropriate progress. Although the student cohort represents a majority of non-native English speakers, students at St George’s consistently perform above the UK national average in Progress in English (PiE) and Progress in Maths (PiM) exams. The results below demonstrate scores for the overall cohort, however we wish to celebrate the individual achievement of all our students.
English Year 6 % Correct - Process Categories
Maths Year 6 % Correct - Process Categories
Maths 2014 88
English 2014
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English Year 6 % Correct - Curriculum Content Categories 77 70
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Spelling Spelling
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Grammar Grammar
UK National Average
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82
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Reading Reading Narrative Narrative
Reading - NonReading NonNarrative Narrative
Knowing Facts and Knowing Procedures
Facts and Procedures
UK National Average
Using Concepts Using
Concepts
Solving Routine Solving Problems
Routine Problems
Maths Year 6 Maths % Correct - Curriculum Content2014 Categories (Curriculum Content Categories) 82 78 76 75 70 62
Number Number
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Reasoning Reasoning
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Shape, Space and Shape, Measures
Space and Measures
Data Handling Data Handling
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UK National Averages have been provided by GL Assessment and are based on national averages in the UK at the time the testing was standardised.
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Algebra Algebra
AS Level Artwork Theme: Encounters, Experiences and Meetings by Paulina, Year 12
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Student Achievement Secondary Students at St George’s perform consistently above the UK average and have achieved a pass rate of nearly 100% at A2 level for three years in a row. To establish individual learning targets, St George’s also conducts standardised testing. A-level students in Year 13 saw a significant improvement in their subject results with an overall 100% pass rate from 62 examination entries. 40% of examination papers were graded A* or A; and 95% of examination papers achieved a grade C or above. With 123 examination entries overall A/S level students in Year 12 achieved a 92% pass rate, 50% of examination papers were graded at A or B and 68% of examination papers achieved a grade C or above. At A/S there is no A* grade available. Three of our students achieved A grades in all their subjects taken. 242 individual IGCSE examinations were taken in total. The majority of students in Year 11 took 10 subjects each with an overall pass rate of 99%, whilst 44% of all examination papers were graded at A* or A. One of our students achieved an impressive 8 A* grades and 88% of our students achieved at least 5 grades from A* to C. 85% of examination papers achieved a grade C or above.
2015 IGCSE Results
A/S Level Results
A2 Level Results
26 students 242 exams 205 A*-C grades
37 students 123 exams 84 A-C grades
23 students 65 exams 62 A*-C grades
0% Pass Rat 10 e C or abo % v e 95
% Pass Rate 92 C or abo ve % 68
44%
50%
65%
A*/A grades
A/B grades
A/B grades
s
% Pass Rate 99 + A-C gr a %5 88 C or ab de o % v 85
e
2014 IGCSE Results
A/S Level Results
A2 Level Results
51 students 289 exams 300 A*-C grades
34 students 113 exams 80 A-C grades
17 students 42 exams 34 A*-C grades
s
ass Rat e %P 99 5+ A-C g r a % 82 C or ab de ov % 2 8
ass Ra %P te 89 C or abov % e 71
% Pass Rate 100 or % C abov e 81
e
32% A*/A grades
43%
60%
A/B grades
A*-B grades
Note: The total number of students for the year 2014 is substanitally higher than 2015 due to the fact that we included entries from Year 9 and 10.
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University Destinations
Students from the class of 2015 have begun courses at the following universities: English at University of Edinburgh, UK Art History at University of York, UK International Relations at Kings College London, UK Medicine at St Charles, Prague, Czech Republic Natural Sciences in Maastricht, Netherlands Environmental Management in Sweden Music at LIPA (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), UK International Relations at University of Kent, UK Computer Science at the University of Southampton, UK Art at Bournemouth University, UK Economics at the University of Surrey, UK Aeronautical Engineering, Milan, Italy Civil Engineering, Swansea University, UK History, Swansea University, UK Dentistry at Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland Management at VHL University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands International Relations at Yon Sei University, South Korea
Did you know? A levels are the British equivalent of the IB (International Baccalaureate), and allow access to universities across the world. Students begin by taking external exams at age 16, (I)GCSEs, and must achieve a minimum of 5 or more passing grades in order to progress from Year 11 into Year 12 (the Sixth Form). Many subjects require students to have achieved an A or a B in an (I)GCSE exam in order to continue with the subject at A level.
Students from the class of 2014 are currently pursuing the following courses at these universities: Music Technology at UWE Bristol, UK Mathematics at University of Bath, UK Physics at University of Bath, UK Economics at University of Surrey, UK International Relations at Aston University, UK Music Performance at BIMM Brighton Music College, UK English & Modern History at University of Liverpool, UK International Hospitality & Tourism at the Brussels Business Institute, Luxembourg International Studies at Leiden University, Netherlands European Studies at Luxembourg University, Luxembourg Hotel & Hospitality Management at Hotelschool The Hague, Netherlands Watchmaking, Switzerland Linguistics & English at York University, UK
At the end of the first year of Sixth Form, students typically take four AS-level exams; an A-C grade is recommended in order to continue with three chosen subjects in Year 13. At the end of Year 13, students take A2 exams. British A levels are welcomed internationally by employers and universities and are seen as equivalent to the French Baccalaureate and the German Abitur.
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Personal Development
COBIS World Debating Championship,Romania
St George’s band, George and the Dragon’s perfoming at the Comenius Ball
Global Issues Network, (GIN) Milan
Maths Quest Four very excited Primary students travelled to Norway to take part in the Annual Maths Quest competition with students from all over the world. Congratulations to the Year 6 students who earned an impressive 4th place out of the 20 participating schools.
Spelling Bee St George’s held its second Spelling Bee in both Primary and Secondary. Four finalists from each academic house competed in Primary for the winning trophy. In Secondary, students from Years 7, 8 and 9 competed against each other in a tense competition that sought to find the best spellers in each year group. The three winners from each year group then competed in the Champions League of Spelling where the overall winner proudly brought home the “Supreme Champion Spelling Bee Trophy”.
The Comenius Project “GREAT to be Happy!” St George’s was selected as the first-ever school in Luxembourg to be the coordinating partner of an EU Comenius project. The two-year project, involving partners from Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland and Turkey, focused on what makes young people happier students. More than 50 international visitors and 150 members of the school community took part in the Comenius International Ballroom Dancing Festival hosted by St George’s in March 2015.
Global Issues Network The principle and ethos of the Global Issues Network, or GIN, is “for the student, by the student” where Secondary students are encouraged to take responsibility and raise awareness of global issues and play a part in effecting positive change. Seven students from Years 12 and 13 represented St George’s at the 10th Annual European Global Issues Network Conference in Milan in March 2015. Students listened to prominent keynote speakers over the course of two days and attended student led workshops. This year the St George’s team focused on ‘Happiness’, in particular the three pillars of sustainability. At the end of the school year, students in Secondary also participated in a GIN Activity Day where students emulated refugees. The exercise aimed to help them to understand the problems refugees encounter.
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To be honest, there were times when I asked myself what I was doing there as the conditions were sometimes hard and being faced with such poverty was a new experience for me but ‘World Challenge’ is the experience of a lifetime and I would encourage anyone to do it.
Rome Choir trip, Amis (Association for Music in International Schools)
Achievement Achievement
- Secondary Student, 2015
Mérite Jeunesse, Luxembourg
World Challenge Secondary students participated in ‘World Challenge’, the leading provider of life-changing school expeditions. 13 students travelled to Northern India for 3 weeks. Their eye-opening adventure consisted of the challenging Brighu Lake Trek, working in a local school building walls and painting them, meeting the locals and making friends, exploring Jaipur, home to a wealth of wonderful sights, as well as Agra, home to the world-famous Taj Mahal.
Mérite Jeunesse The Mérite Jeunesse, also known as the International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, is a self-development programme offered to students from Year 9 to 13. The award is comprised of four sections in the areas of Community Service, Skill Development, Physical Recreation and an Adventurous Journey. Participants must demonstrate their commitment and motivation in achieving goals that they set for themselves in each of these areas. At Bronze level 12 students undertook a practice expedition and 5 students a qualifying expedition in the Mullerthal area of Luxembourg in May. 5 students completed their Silver expedition section in the southern Vosges Mountains in France in September. The most significant highlight of the year was the Gold group from Year 11 and 12, who undertook their practice expedition in the northern Vosges Mountains in June. 10 students were presented with awards at the official Mérite Jeunesse Award Ceremony at the Forum Geesseknäppchen in March 2015 in the presence of Grand Duke Jean and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg.
School Trips Even the youngest St George’s students benefit from opportunities to learn beyond the school grounds. School trips form an important part of the curriculum, bringing the subject matter to life and engaging students. Off-site learning during the 20142015 school year included day trips to locations in Luxembourg such as the Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM), Vianden castle, the Philharmonie, the European Investment Bank, Diekirch War Museum, the Museum of Dolls and Toys and many more. The students also partook in residential trips including journeys to Greece, Athens for the COBIS games, Italy, Milan for the GIN (Global Issues Conference) conference and Romania for a debating championship.
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Enrichment Activities Even after the last school bus has departed for the day, the St George’s school grounds remain full of life and activity. This is due to the popularity of extra-curricular activities, which encompass 42* different clubs with approximately 511 registrations.
Approximately 79% of all Primary students and nearly 62% of all Secondary students participated in extra-curricular activities during the 2014-2015 school year, with 42% of those students taking part in more than one club.
Sport Students can choose from a wide variety of different sporting activites after school. Options include football, badminton, swimming, sports leadership, netball, martial arts, team games, and skipping depending on age and ability level. A team of Primary athletes travelled to Alicante to take part in the Alicante Invitation Cup for Primary Schools this year, taking second place out of 16 participating teams. A team of Secondary students took part in the COBIS Games in Athens placing them 12th out of 16 participating schools.
Primary Interest in clubs offering arts and crafts, languages, and music continues to increase. Sport as a club choice is becoming more popular amongst students this academic year. ‘‘Other’’ category includes: Gardening, Jeux de cartes, Reading Group and Young First Aiders.
Sport 25%
Arts & Languages 39%
Other 36%
Sport 41%
Arts & Languages 49%
Other 10%
Secondary Unified sports has also proven very popular with 16 students enrolled. “Other” category includes: The Global Issues Network, Study Hall and Programming.
*Approximate values due to the fluctuation in the number of students enrolled and the different number of clubs that were offered in the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
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Art In October 2014 GCSE and A-level students were given the opportunity to showcase their exam work in an exhibition at the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg-Kirchberg. It was such a success that not only have they been asked back next year but also been asked to produce a permanent piece for the Court. In June students in Years 8 and 10 along with students from Primary were given the opportunity to take part in ‘My Urban Piano’ project. Students were given an old piano to decorate and the piano was then placed by the National Theatre in the city centre for passers-by to play over a period during the summer. As always, one of the highlights of the year is the Annual Art Exhibition which featured art work from Students in Early Years through to Year 9. The exhibtion also featured art work from students studying Art at GCSE and A level.
Debating 2014-2015 was a very successful year for the St George’s Debating Club. Six students travelled to Bucharest to compete against sixteen schools from all over the world in the Annual COBIS World Debate Championship. The team returned victorious winners of the COBIS Plate competition and gained an excellent 3rd place in the overall competition, an improvement over the impressive 5th position gained in The Netherlands in 2013-2014.
to practise and perform. 104 students participated in private music lessons this year, not including those who took part in the trumpet, percussion and flute ensembles or in the school choirs.
Drama An after-school Speech and Drama course was offered in conjunction with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) for the first time; Primary School participants take exams of their acting and improvisation skills at the end of the course. The results of these exams were outstanding with the vast majority of students receiving merits and distinctions. The club has expanded and now offers classes to students from Year 1 to Year 10. The children are taught a range of skills including performance and presentation skills, interpretive skills and technical skills.
Christmas Truce In December 2014, both Primary and Secondary students took part in commemorating the ‘Christmas Truce’ that occurred along the Western Front on Christmas Eve in 1914. Students reenacted this moment by each side singing Silent Night in their respective languages, they then played a football match, England winning 2-0.
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The Independent Schools Inspectorate
In February 2015 St George’s International School received an excellent evaluation from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
and management and in links with parents, carers and guardians. The quality of curricular and extra-curricular provisions throughout the School was rated as good overall, “making a positive impact on the pupils’ achievements and learning, enabling the school to fulfil its stated aims”.
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) carries out inspections of independent schools in the UK and a number of British schools overseas. St George’s participates in the programme of inspection to ensure it complies with the British Government’s Standards for British Schools Overseas and to help continuously improve and develop the quality of its educational provision.
We were particularly pleased that the inspection team noted that “Pupils from the youngest age feel safe, newcomers are welcome and the School caters exceptionally well for its diverse community. Teachers know their pupils extremely well and are always available to offer advice and support.”
The School was described as ‘excellent’ in terms of the quality of pupils’ achievements and their learning, attitudes and skills; in the contribution of teaching; the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the pupils; in the quality of governance, leadership
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The inspection team commented further that “The pupils throughout the school are extremely well educated in line with the school’s aims to create an atmosphere in which pupils are challenged to realise their potential, thus fostering confidence in themselves and their abilities, and sense of personal worth.”
Development “Pupils are successful beyond the classroom and their attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils’ achievements are supported by a good curriculum that provides a sound foundation for learning at all levels as well as opportunities to develop individual interests.” The Chairman of the Governing Body Mr Mark Turner and School Principal Dr Christian Barkei remarked on receiving the report: “All members of the School community have played their part in achieving this excellent outcome and on behalf of the Governing Body and the School Management we would like to thank everyone for their contribution towards this.”
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Parent Feedback Parent feedback comes in all different forms. Whether it be a formal letter to the Principal, comments shared at a parent meeting or a quick email to the Reception Desk, St George’s takes the opinions of its families very seriously. The School receives feedback throughout the year, most of it overwhelmingly positive. Many parents would like to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication to students and let the School know how much their child has improved whilst at St George’s. Of course, some of the feedback received from parents also includes suggestions on how we might improve. One of the most common points the School receives comment on is the morning traffic. Like many of the other schools in Luxembourg, St George’s is not immune to traffic congestion at pick-up and drop-off times and the area surrounding the School has only a limited number of parking spaces. Together with the Ville de Luxembourg, the School is attempting to address the issues around the school grounds and encourages parents to drive and park in ways that will ease the flow of traffic around the School or to register students for one of the school buses.
Results 0%
10%
20%
I found it easy to approach class teachers if I had a concern or question
30%
I felt I was well informed about my child/children’s progress in school
2
School Management handled any complaints that I voiced well
2
90%
5
9
1
Agree
1
1
1
Neither agree nor disagree
40%
60%
80%
100%
19
I feel the School encourages parent participation
14
4
1
8
11 14
4
I work full time and was unable to offer to help during the school day
1
18
1 9
Yes
No
No Response
1
1 1
9
20%
Agree
1
15
Strongly agree
I have helped out with school trips/cookery/art/special events
1
12
4
1 1
1
5
11
0%
100% 2
1
12
7
My Family gave support to the School
80%
12
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70%
14
The School encourages and achieves high standards of student behaviour
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60%
10
5
I felt the level of work to be completed at home was age appropriate
I volunteered to help out in Primary School
50%
3
The School and staff enabled my child/children to achieve high academic standards in their work
I offered to run an after-school activity/club
40%
6
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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69,690 Hot lunches served during the 2014-2015 school year
Number of students leaving by school bus on an average afternoon
School Canteen The school offers a canteen service to all its students and staff. Booked in advance through a catering company, meals are prepared on-site daily, offering a wide range of fresh and tasty dishes to suit a variety of tastes. Menus are supplied on a half-term basis allowing parents/students and staff to choose for themselves. The school canteen remains a popular option for both families and staff with a total of 69,690 hot lunches served during the 2014-2015 school year, compared to 67,074 in 2013-2014 and an average of 382 hot lunches being served per day.
School Bus The school continues to offer its popular bus service for students living in the following areas: Bertrange, Canach/Moutfort/Sandweiler, Kirchberg and Hesperange. We have 106 students arriving by school bus and 127 students leaving by school bus each day.
Fun Club/Secondary Homework Club/Study Hall A measure of our success in offering affordable and educational after-school care is the fact that it is always full to capacity - our Fun Club continues to be in extremely high demand. In Secondary, Homework Club and the Key Stage 4 and 5 Study Hall were well utilised, however the School would encourage even more students to take advantage of this service.
Participation in Primary Fun Club by Year Group 8%
23%
18%
25%
12%
9%
28%
12%
Average 16.8%
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Development
School Services
Building For the Future During the School year 2014-2015 the Governing Body of the school together with the Management team finalised plans for the expansion of the educational provisions on the Hamm site. A five-year strategic plan was developed and submitted for approval to the Luxembourg authorities, who are generously supporting these projects.
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The new theatre is scheduled to be completed by June 2016 and will form the centrepiece of a wonderful new teaching and learning space which will connect together both the Barthel and Hamilius buildings and will provide performance, debating and assembly opportunities for the whole school and the community.
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The planned development includes adding an additional laboratory to our existing complement in the Barthel building, and we have also started the construction of our new Zinnen building (named after Jean Antoine Zinnen, the composer of the National anthem of Luxembourg) to incorporate 10 additional classrooms, a new Sixth Form centre, a new library, a new music centre with specialist teaching and recording facilities as well as a theatre with space for 350 spectators.
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Finance
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Finance
January - December 2014
Transfer from stability fund 4.0%
Income Like all international schools, St George’s relies on tuition fees as its main source of income. However the School also benefits from the generous support of the Luxembourg Ministry of Education. The amount of assistance received for operating costs varies each year and is proportionate to the number of students in the School.
Government subsidies 28.5% Tuition & Fees 67.2%
Further details on the amount of subsidy received can be found on page 47 of this report.
Furniture, Equipment 3.0%
Other 5.0%
Buildings 8.0%
Expenditure Great staff make for a great school – that is why salaries and related personnel costs account for the main expenditures of the School, followed by maintenance and utilities fees for the school grounds.
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Educational Expenses 7.0%
Salaries 77.0%
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Summary of Income and Expenditure Accounts (January - December 2014 (EUR))
Jan-Dec 2014
Jan-Dec 2013
Jan-Dec 2012
PRODUITS
Net Tuition/ Application Fees + Ancillary Activities
6,769,290
6,613,241
6,104,163
Frais de Scolarité/Admission et Activités Annexes
Subsidies from the Luxembourg Ministry of Education
2,871,957
2,700,649
2,307,988
Subventions du Ministère de l’Education Luxembourg
-1,320
- 297
- 8,960
Fonds levés par les parents
Transfer from Stability Fund
450,982
94,892
-
Other Income (2)
-14,220
16,146
- 6,004
10,076,689
9,424,632
8,397,187
Parents Fundraising - Net (1)
TOTAL INCOME
Finance
INCOME
Transfert du Fonds de Roulement Autres Produits
TOTAL PRODUITS
EXPENDITURE
Jan-Dec 2014
Jan-Dec 2013
Jan-Dec 2012
CHARGES
Salaries + Related Expenses
7,768,650
6,768,603
6,255,813
Salaires et Frais Liés
Educational Expenses
658,986
633,491
566,442
Buildings (Utilities, Maintenance, Sports Facilities, etc)
840,089
1,012,876
763,1654
Furniture + Equipment (including IT)
350,086
558,605
356,223
Mobilier et Equipement (y compris Informatique)
Other Expenses
458,878
451,057
455,544
Autres Charges
10,076,689
9,424,632
8,397,187
0
0
0
TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET RESULT
Matériel Didactique Immeubles (Entretien, etc)
TOTAL CHARGES RESULTAT
Notes : (1) The accumulated net amount raised by parents has been fully used as of December 31st, 2014. (2) The Other Income includes both the Income and the Expenses linked with the Comenius projects.
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2.
Balance Sheet as of December 31st, 2014 (EUR)
ASSETS
31/12/14
31/12/13
31/12/12
FIXED ASSETS Land
ACTIF IMMOBILISATIONS
264,999
264,999
264,999
Terrain
Buildings and Equipment (Net Cost)
1,544,104
2,105,398
3,287,791
Bâtiments et Equipement (Coût Net)
Total
1,809,103
2,370,397
3,552,790
Total
CURRENT ASSETS Accounts Receivable
ACTIF CIRCULANT 2,832,826
2,947,730
2,973,079
Comptes Clients
76,991
295,208
189,757
Subventions à Recevoir
895,082
874,273
662,351
Compte “Fonds de Roulement”
1,597,554
828,876
122,895
Comptes “Building Fund”
115,369
499,345
414,001
Comptes courants
7,628
6,824
6,317
Caisse
Total
5,525,450
5,452,256
4,368,399
Total
TOTAL ASSETS
7,334,553
7,822,652
7,921,189
TOTAL ACTIF
Subsidy Receivable Bank - Stability Fund Account Bank - Building Fund Accounts Bank - Current Accounts Petty Cash
LIABILITIES
PASSIF
EQUITY Retained Earnings
- 151,506
- 151,506
- 151,506
Report à Nouveau
-
-
-
Résultat Exercice
Stability Fund
458,332
783,817
807,780
Fonds de Roulement
Total
306,826
632,311
656,274
Total
Current Year Profit/(Loss)
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Loans
3,115,680
3,313,042
3,508,854
Prêts à Long-terme
Refundable Deposits
283,738
291,684
318,746
Cautions Remboursables
Accounts Payable
418,025
342,977
285,300
Comptes Fournisseurs
3,064,073
3,122,533
3,009,399
Prod. constatés d’avance
146,211
120,106
142,615
Autres Charges à Payer
Total
3,912,047
3,877,300
3,756,061
Total
TOTAL LIABILITIES
7,334,553
7,822,652
7,921,189
TOTAL PASSIF
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Prepaid Tuition Fees Other Current Liabilities
Note: The School’s 2014 accounts were audited and approved by Luxembourg Government in March 2015.
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Luxembourg Government Subsidy Law
The School receives three types of subsidy that have been in force since January 1st, 2004: A. Per student subsidy to support annual operating expenditure for all students age 3+ on September 1st. These amounts for 2014 were: Primary students € 3,339 Secondary students € 6,248 The law does not allow for the subsidy to permit the School to make a surplus. If a loss is made, the government does not provide any further support. However, negotiations with the government have resulted in approval for a Stability Fund.
B. Maintenance subsidy up to a % of the standard government cost per m³ for school buildings. For maintenance of building infrastructure only. The School started to receive this Subsidy in 2010. Since 2014, the maintenance subsidy has amounted to 1% of the standard cost per m³ for school buildings. C. Building subsidy covering up to 80% of government-approved quotes for buildings.
4.
Stability Fund Bank Account
Transfers into, and out of, the account (EUR): Year
Amounts In
Out
Balance
2006
130,485
0
130,485
2007
216,581
-65,164
281,902
2008
294,557
-384,595
191,864
2009
366,495
0
558,359
2010
121,480
0
679,839
2011
114,078
-77,319
716,598
2012
5,545
-59,792
662,351
2013
211,922
0
874,273
2014
115,701
-94,892
895,082
5.
Building Fund Bank Accounts
Building Fund contributions have been in operation since 2003. The accounts have two principal uses. First, they provide a short-term credit facility for the financing of any building. Once the total cost of the new building, net of government subsidy payments, has been finalised, the net cost of the building is transferred to a long-term loan. The repayments on this loan are then financed by drawing on the Building Fund accounts. Transfers into, and out of, the account (EUR): Eur
Amounts In
Paid for Constructions
Loans
Balance
2003-2007
682,307
-1,915,057
1,645,530
412,280
2008-2010
1,498,286
-3,552,401
1,134,990
-506,345
2011
689,629
-728,087
-169,819
-714,622
2012
1,000,000
-769,985
607,502
122,895
2013
750,000
183,228
-227,247
828,876
2014
1,147,334
-150,968
-227,688
1,597,554
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Finance
Contributions to this Stability Fund are invoiced as a separate item to parents and the amounts received are held in a separate bank account. If the school suffers a loss, the amount of the loss can be recovered from this Stability Fund. The Stability Fund is now capped by the law to 50% of the salaries and related charges in 2012.
6.
Budget Jan-Dec 2015 (EUR)
INCOME
PRODUITS
Net Tuition/ Application Fees + Ancillary Activities
7,281,040
Frais de Scolarité/Admission et Activités Annexes
Subsidies from the Luxembourg Ministry of Education
2,689,192
Subventions du Ministère de l’Education Luxembourg
Parents Fundraising - Net
-
Fonds levés par les parents
Transfer from Stability Fund
-
Transfert du Fonds de Roulement
- 3,500
Autres Produits
9,966,732
TOTAL PRODUITS
Other Income TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE Salaries + Related Expenses
CHARGES 7,919,004
Salaires et Frais Liés
Educational Expenses
634,055
Matériel Didactique
Buildings (Utilities, Maintenance, Sports Facilities, etc)
760,159
Immeubles (Entretien, etc)
Furniture + Equipment (including IT)
200,992
Mobilier et Equipement (y compris Informatique)
Other Expenses
431,552
Autres Charges
9,945,762
TOTAL CHARGES
20,971
RESULTAT
TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET RESULT
Mark Turner, Chair of Governors June 25th, 2015
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Achieving potential through challenge and care.
St George’s International School, Luxembourg ASBL 11, rue des Peupliers L-2328 Luxembourg Phone: +352 42 32 24 Fax: +352 42 32 34 E-mail: reception@st-georges.lu www.st-georges.lu
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