News from the IGS

IJSO project day at the IGS

Posted on09 Dec 2021
IJSO is the abbreviation for International Junior Science Olympiad. It is a competition for students who are 15 years of age or younger and who are interested in biology, chemistry and physics. It took place for the first time in 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Around 50 nations are currently taking part in the Science Olympiad on a regular basis....
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Nicholas visits U6

Posted on09 Dec 2021
Another highlight has been set for the children of the U6 section this week. Previously, they had learned a lot about St. Nicholas, practiced songs and poems about him and even followed the tradition of cleaning their shoes. The efforts of the children were well worth it, because on Monday there was a huge surprise for everyone. In House...
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Computer Science Biber Contest Winner

Posted on03 Dec 2021
Who can make it to the hidden treasure? Who can still win the sports tournament after the first matches have been played? Where do businesses need to be built to optimally supply a rural community? In the Informatik-Biber, schoolchildren deal with age-appropriate IT issues in a playful and natural way. For the first time this year, the students in...
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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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