Posts by Tanya Bindra

Look Over the Fence Visit

February 11, 2022

The FIS is an active member of the Look Over the Fence work group – an alliance of 130 reform-oriented German schools – that shares a common vision for learning experience and development. Collaboratively, we…

In-House

Women in Science: Interview with Alexandra Harrison (FIS Alumna)

February 11, 2022

The United Nations recognizes February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We invited our alumna Alexandra Harrison (Cohort 2015) to share her thoughts on the role of female scientists in…

Primary

Have you Ever Played with Marbles?

February 11, 2022

Early Years (EY) 5 students have been using marbles and building obstacle courses to see the rules of gravity in action. IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit “Push and Pull” aims to educate our young learners…

Primary

The Purpose of Report Writing at the FIS

February 4, 2022

I still have my report cards, and I am sure many of you do too. When I did a quick check with colleagues about their own report cards they too had kept their reports and…

In-House

Eco School Committee Hosts First Meeting

February 4, 2022

Our Eco School Committee hosted its ‘Kick-off” meeting last week. Attended by members of the parent, student and staff community, the committee aims to implement the recommendations of Echo-Schools, a global sustainable schools program. Some…

Head of School

What Leadership Means in Education

February 4, 2022

As part of their unit of leadership, some students invited me to give my views on this topic. Undoubtedly, there were a lot more eminent and more qualified people to speak. Nonetheless, in the midst…

Primary Library

Genius Hour: Pursuing Passion and Interests

February 2, 2022

Once a month our Grade 5 classes participate in a Genius Hour. They use this time to explore and pursue interests that they might not have time for otherwise. We have students learning how to…

Secondary

Grade 8 Catches the Nuremberg Orchestra Live

January 28, 2022

Our recent short trip to see the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra playing along with the silent movie ‘Robin Hood’ was definitely worth it. The music provided more to the movie and it was incredible how everyone…

In-House

FIS Community Days May 2022: Looking for Parent Volunteers!

January 28, 2022

We’d like to try out an idea this spring, pandemic-permitting: the plan is to have all students off timetable for three days, from May 23-25. The idea is that, instead of having regular classes, students…

Secondary

CAS Students Raise Donation for the Invisible Children Charity

January 21, 2022

Congratulations to the FIS Child Soldiers Charity CAS Group for making a significant donation to Invisible Children, Inc. The charity works with communities in the border region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic,…

Posts by Tanya Bindra

Look Over the Fence Visit

Women in Science: Interview with Alexandra Harrison (FIS Alumna)

Have you Ever Played with Marbles?

The Purpose of Report Writing at the FIS

Eco School Committee Hosts First Meeting

What Leadership Means in Education

Genius Hour: Pursuing Passion and Interests

Grade 8 Catches the Nuremberg Orchestra Live

FIS Community Days May 2022: Looking for Parent Volunteers!

CAS Students Raise Donation for the Invisible Children Charity

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