Posts by Tanya Bindra

Secondary

Grade 10: Work Experience

At the FIS we aim to prepare our students to achieve success in their higher education studies and future careers. While universities value academic rigor and students’ academic achievement, experiential learning such as job shadowing…
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Secondary

Odyssey of the Mind Competition

On June 25, two Grade 7 teams represented the FIS at the German finals of Odyssey of the Mind. A creative problem-solving competition, Odyssey of the Mind sees participation from schools around the world every year.…
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Community

Ukrainian Orchestra Odessa Visits the FIS

Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra, named after the strategic port and bustling Ukrainian city, put up a festive gala concert at the FIS theater last Saturday. The orchestra consists of young talented musicians, laureates of international competitions,…
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PTO

Staff Appreciation Day: Photo Gallery

On June 15, the FIS staff was treated to a vast lunch spread arranged and prepared by the parents and the PTO. A long standing tradition at the FIS, it was an afternoon of smiles,…
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Sports

Track & Field Berlin Results

Last weekend, our U14 and Varsity Track & Field teams celebrated their GISST comeback in Berlin, returning home with 10 individual medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), one team medal (Varsity Boys relay), one…
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Secondary

Graduation: Student Voice

Sagar Chetan Kumar and Sean Jamieson Unforeseen circumstances – a phrase that I and, most certainly, the class of 2022 know far too much about. Acting as an accessory to our daily lives amidst (and…
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In-House

Fostering Empathy in Children

When we purposefully open up opportunities for children to engage in empathic responses, we are supporting them in developing a critical component of relationship development–the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. In…
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Secondary

Winding Up a Long Night of Science

Two weeks ago, the FIS had the pleasure to host this year’s Long Night of Science children’s program. Six students from Grade 11, along with two staff members, lead a variety of activities for visitors to…
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Primary

Waste Separation: Grade 5 Leads by Example

Over the past few months, our fifth graders have been learning about climate control and global warming. Through their lesson inquiry, they recognized the problem of waste separation and decided to do something about it,…
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