News from the IGS

U6 Advent Activities

Posted on03 Dec 2021
The first candle on the traditional Advent wreath was lit on Sunday. This also launched the U6 section into the pre-Christmas season. Before Santa Claus finally squeezes through the much too narrow chimney on December 24th, however, there are still so many activities, traditions and customs to celebrate around this, the best time of the year. This of course...
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IB Project Day

Posted on03 Dec 2021
For the 4th time, the IGS secondary teachers prepared an exciting project day to further familiarize students with the IB learner profile and the special features, such as the Core programme, that sets the diploma programme apart. Mixed groups of grade 7 and 8 students participated in six hands-on and practical activities and used their experiential learning to reflect...
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Origami with Grade 4

Posted on03 Dec 2021
Over the span of the last four weeks, students of Grade 4 have been ‘origaming’ their way to success with this Japanese paper craft. Origami is a great way to enhance motor skills, introduce concepts of design thinking, build resilience, patience and foster commitment in younger students. Folding paper into different shapes to achieve an outcome takes a lot...
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Countrywide Reading Day

Posted on26 Nov 2021
Along with the whole of Germany, last Friday we celebrated a special Reading Day entitled “Friendship and Solidarity”! Our students were able to take advantage of various reading challenges in different languages as well as implement their own reading activities for younger students. Our library team took this opportunity to present some ideas on online lending, including plans to...
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DSD II Grade 11

Posted on25 Nov 2021
German language diploma level 2 (DSD II) at the same time as teenagers between 16 and 18 years of age in 70 countries are doing it. The target level of the skills listening and reading comprehension and written communication are competency levels B2 and C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The test is taken by...
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