Posts by Claudia Walters

FIScast Season 4 Episode 13

April 24, 2026

What does it actually feel like to represent a country, debate global issues, and speak in a room full of delegates from different schools and backgrounds? In our latest podcast episode, Mr Chambers sits down…

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Partnering for Success: The FIS at the Siemens Networking Day

April 24, 2026

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The Franconian International School recently had the opportunity to connect with Siemens employees during the Siemens Networking Day – Spotlight on the FIS. The event brought together parents whose children are already part of the…

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Exploring Knowledge in the Real World: ToK Exhibition

April 23, 2026

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This week, our students presented their work at the annual Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Exhibition, a core component of the IB Diploma Programme. As part of their work, students selected real-world objects to respond to one…

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MUNFIS in Action at Zurich Model UN

April 22, 2026

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Three MUNFIS delegates represented FIS with distinction at this year’s Zurich Model UN conference hosted at the iconic ETH University campus this April. Tackling real-world issues, from the socio-economic impact of tourism to the future…

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Three Teams, One Journey: Bronze Practice Expedition

April 20, 2026

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Last weekend, three teams set out on their DofE Bronze Practice Expedition, taking on the route from Obertrubach to the Moritz campsite. Over the course of two days, students navigated the landscape, worked together as…

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Stepping Beyond the Familiar: Student Exchange with Mongolia

April 15, 2026

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Not a typical destination, and exactly why it mattered. A group of FIS students recently spent 10 days in Mongolia as part of the Bookbridge exchange, stepping into an environment that was entirely new to…

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Strong Results at GISST and City Championships

March 27, 2026

Our teams delivered strong results across multiple competitions, highlighted by an outstanding performance from our Varsity Girls Table Tennis team. They claimed the GISST title for the second year in a row, continuing their impressive…

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Message From the Head of School

March 27, 2026

Dear Students, Parents, Colleagues and Friends of the FIS, As we reach the final day before spring break, it is again a natural moment to pause and reflect – not only on the many achievements,…

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Spring Break Contact Times

March 27, 2026

During Spring Break, the Front Office will be open as follows: Monday, March 30 to Thursday, April 2 from 9:00-12:00 Tuesday, April 7 to Friday, April 10 from 9:00-12:00 The Front Office will be closed: Friday, April…

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Save the Date: Coffee Mornings from April to June 2026

March 27, 2026

Held every Monday, these sessions offer space to engage with a wide range of topics, from academic life and learning support to wellbeing, counseling, and other areas that shape our school community.

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Posts by Claudia Walters

FIScast Season 4 Episode 13

Partnering for Success: The FIS at the Siemens Networking Day

Exploring Knowledge in the Real World: ToK Exhibition

MUNFIS in Action at Zurich Model UN

Three Teams, One Journey: Bronze Practice Expedition

Stepping Beyond the Familiar: Student Exchange with Mongolia

Strong Results at GISST and City Championships

Message From the Head of School

Spring Break Contact Times

Save the Date: Coffee Mornings from April to June 2026

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MUNFIS in Action at Zurich Model UN

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