Community Days – Wrap Up
From May 23 to 25, everyone at the FIS came together, for the first time in two years, to create, collaborate, and connect during the Community Days: a first-of-its-kind initiative at our school. “The objective…
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A Whole School Community Reconnecting with Itself
We start the run towards the end of a school year that appeared normal in many, many ways yet so different in many others. While the unbroken onsite learning of students was very much welcomed…
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Drum Circle for Peace in Ukraine
On Thursday this week, we hosted a drum circle for peace in Ukraine. Led by Mrs. Saehee Chang, a parent volunteer, with the help of the music department and the music teachers, it took place…
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FIS Hoodies for Ukrainian Students
The group ‘FIS Connections team’ is a student initiative that looks to promote connection across the school through various events and actions. Nicole Bondi in Grade 11 was one of the students that came up…
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Der Berg ruft!
Erlangen is world-famous! Siemens may have its headquarters here, but the Bergkirchweih attracts more than a million visitors every year! Since 1755, this popular folk festival has been held during Whitsun and heralds the “5th…
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EY Outdoor Learning: Flowers and Insects
In their latest unit, Early Years 5 students have been learning about flowers and insects in a physical setting. By approaching their lessons in an outdoor environment, the students learn about biodiversity outside of what…
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TOK Knowledge Exhibition 2022
The annual Theory of Knowledge Exhibition took place last Wednesday. This is a lively event in which Grade 11 students share their work with members of the FIS community. The exhibition aims to explore links…
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Drum Circle for Peace in Ukraine
The FIS Community is pleased to host a community Drum Circle for Peace in Ukraine on June 2, 2022. The drum circle will take place during the lunch hours and students will take turns to participate.…
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Grade 6 Just Dance Competition
Last week, four of our Grade 6 girls put on their dancing shoes, quite literally, and represented the FIS in the finals of the FUSE Cup Just Dance EU competition. This was an EU-wide eSports tournament using…
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Grade 11 Canoeing Trip
On Thursday last week, Grade 11 students visited Waischenfeld for their first activity day – a fun and challenging canoeing session, followed by a sunny hike in the heart of Franconian Switzerland (Fränkische Schweiz). The…
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