20 April 2018
Dear ISF Community
Thank you everyone for time given over the last week to meet with me and to help me adjust to ISF life. Our students in particular have been amazing.
Playground
Looking ahead, I’m aware that a couple of parents are concerned with regards to the use of the playground after school. Currently we have one challenge, some parents at the end of the day, bring into school young siblings who do not attend ISF at present and allow them to play on the equipment. Please note we have no problem with this, all are very welcome. However, we do ask that the parents of these children remain in the playground with them and do not leave them unattended. Secondly our own supervision of the playground is until 17:00, which means that we need to close the playground at this time. After this time (with the exception of extended day students in our younger years) all remaining students and parents will need to relocate to the reception area.
Student Dress Code
As we move into warmer weather, I am sure our students will begin to dress in more light weight clothing. However, I please ask for your support to ensure that our students do dress appropriately, excessively torn jeans, short skirts or shorts and sleeveless/stringy tops with open mid drifts are not appropriate and should be avoided.
As I write this update, we have amongst other things, students attending MUN, others heading to Yas Island UAE to participate in the SABIS® Stars, while closer to home we are hosting interschool swimming on Saturday. So lots of opportunity for us as a community to cheer and get behind our young learners. On this note, I would invite everyone to ‘like’ and follow our official Facebook page. Let us send the ISF SABIS® message far and wide.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Thank you everyone for time given over the last week to meet with me and to help me adjust to ISF life. Our students in particular have been amazing.
Playground
Looking ahead, I’m aware that a couple of parents are concerned with regards to the use of the playground after school. Currently we have one challenge, some parents at the end of the day, bring into school young siblings who do not attend ISF at present and allow them to play on the equipment. Please note we have no problem with this, all are very welcome. However, we do ask that the parents of these children remain in the playground with them and do not leave them unattended. Secondly our own supervision of the playground is until 17:00, which means that we need to close the playground at this time. After this time (with the exception of extended day students in our younger years) all remaining students and parents will need to relocate to the reception area.
Student Dress Code
As we move into warmer weather, I am sure our students will begin to dress in more light weight clothing. However, I please ask for your support to ensure that our students do dress appropriately, excessively torn jeans, short skirts or shorts and sleeveless/stringy tops with open mid drifts are not appropriate and should be avoided.
As I write this update, we have amongst other things, students attending MUN, others heading to Yas Island UAE to participate in the SABIS® Stars, while closer to home we are hosting interschool swimming on Saturday. So lots of opportunity for us as a community to cheer and get behind our young learners. On this note, I would invite everyone to ‘like’ and follow our official Facebook page. Let us send the ISF SABIS® message far and wide.
Have a great weekend everyone.
P.E. Shirts
The ISF School Uniform is mandatory for our students from Grades 1 to 8. PE Uniform is mandatory for students in Grades 1 to 9.
For our mandatory PE-Uniform, we are now offering a functional sports shirt. This shirt comes in a fast-drying, functional material in two different designs.
The ISF Bookstore will keep sample shirts for you, to check on the various sizes and designs. Mrs Somers will be available to assist you during the Bookstore regular opening hours:
Monday-Tuesday: 08:15 - 09:15 and 13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday - Thursday: 08:15 - 11:15 and 13:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:15 - 11:15 and 13:00 - 15:30
Ordering and payment will take place through our supplier Anka Europe GmbH, by using the following dedicated website: http://isfshirt.de/
Shirts cost EUR 14.50 for each size.
Delivery will be made in one bulk delivery to ISF and the pre-ordered shirts will then be issued through the ISF Bookstore to the student’s homeroom.
In order to ensure delivery at the beginning of June and provided that all payments will be made in a timely manner, please note the following deadline for placing your order:
May 4, 2018
Please make sure that your payment is made promptly after you have placed your order. Unfortunately orders made after this date cannot be considered.
Please note that we strongly encourage you to order the shirts through the website since the ISF Bookstore will have a small stock of shirts only.
In case you have any questions, please contact Mrs Somers by email at
msomers@isf-sabis.net.
The ISF School Uniform is mandatory for our students from Grades 1 to 8. PE Uniform is mandatory for students in Grades 1 to 9.
For our mandatory PE-Uniform, we are now offering a functional sports shirt. This shirt comes in a fast-drying, functional material in two different designs.
The ISF Bookstore will keep sample shirts for you, to check on the various sizes and designs. Mrs Somers will be available to assist you during the Bookstore regular opening hours:
Monday-Tuesday: 08:15 - 09:15 and 13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday - Thursday: 08:15 - 11:15 and 13:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:15 - 11:15 and 13:00 - 15:30
Ordering and payment will take place through our supplier Anka Europe GmbH, by using the following dedicated website: http://isfshirt.de/
Shirts cost EUR 14.50 for each size.
Delivery will be made in one bulk delivery to ISF and the pre-ordered shirts will then be issued through the ISF Bookstore to the student’s homeroom.
In order to ensure delivery at the beginning of June and provided that all payments will be made in a timely manner, please note the following deadline for placing your order:
May 4, 2018
Please make sure that your payment is made promptly after you have placed your order. Unfortunately orders made after this date cannot be considered.
Please note that we strongly encourage you to order the shirts through the website since the ISF Bookstore will have a small stock of shirts only.
In case you have any questions, please contact Mrs Somers by email at
msomers@isf-sabis.net.
ISF Science Fair 2018 – Now is the Time to Start
This year’s ISF Science Fair will be presented and judged during the ISF Sommerfest on Saturday 12th May. All students from Grade 5 to Grade 9 are invited to participate.
Students may work on a Science Fair Project alone or in a small group. This project may be an experiment, an innovation or model, or a scientific study. The ISF Science Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to do independent and creative scientific research into a topic they are interested in. They also have the chance to present the results of their investigation to the ISF community and to the Science Fair judges.
Information about the ISF Science Fair will be distributed to students before the Easter vacation. The letter containing further details of the Science Fair and the Science Fair application form is below. The deadline for applications is Friday 4th May (one week before the Science Fair) and earlier applications are encouraged. The Easter vacation is the perfect opportunity for students to get started on their projects.
Please contact Ms Renshaw or any ISF Science teacher for more information. We are looking forward to receiving lots of interesting applications and to seeing you all at the Science Fair on Saturday 12th May.
You can download the form by clicking on the icon right below.
This year’s ISF Science Fair will be presented and judged during the ISF Sommerfest on Saturday 12th May. All students from Grade 5 to Grade 9 are invited to participate.
Students may work on a Science Fair Project alone or in a small group. This project may be an experiment, an innovation or model, or a scientific study. The ISF Science Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to do independent and creative scientific research into a topic they are interested in. They also have the chance to present the results of their investigation to the ISF community and to the Science Fair judges.
Information about the ISF Science Fair will be distributed to students before the Easter vacation. The letter containing further details of the Science Fair and the Science Fair application form is below. The deadline for applications is Friday 4th May (one week before the Science Fair) and earlier applications are encouraged. The Easter vacation is the perfect opportunity for students to get started on their projects.
Please contact Ms Renshaw or any ISF Science teacher for more information. We are looking forward to receiving lots of interesting applications and to seeing you all at the Science Fair on Saturday 12th May.
You can download the form by clicking on the icon right below.
| science_fair_entry_form_2018.pdf |
Laptop for ISF Kenya Project
The ISF Kenya Project e.V. is currently looking for a laptop for the new headmistress of Chitsanze Primary School. ISF has been supporting this primary school in Kenya since 1999. If you have a second hand laptop that you no longer use or a new laptop that you do not need, please contact the ISF reception or Ms. Korkmaz on akorkmaz@isf-sabis.net
Important Information for Parents with Young Children
Please keep in mind that the Main Playground area is only for students in grades 1 to 12. Children younger than 1st grade should be with their parents at all times while in the building. If you allow your toddler to go out in the main playground area you must be with him/her during this time’’.
Inkwell Magazine on Sale at Reception
This year’s Inkwell magazine is now on sale from reception. Every year a team of ISF High School students design, edit and produce the Inkwell magazine. They start asking for short stories, poetry and artwork a year in advance and put everything together over a period of several months, calling on the expertise of the various students involved including IT skills, editing and project management. The following students have contributed to the magazine this year:
Grade 5 - Chiara Leonie Lang, Evelina Green
Grade 8 - Aneta Torbeck, Ada Özen, Matthias Schreeb, Yasmin Ausmann, Federico Saitta, Seongjun Kim, Seoyeon Hyun
Grade 9 - Lukas Schwarzenbach, Max Ferris, Tricia Andwati, Jyotiraditya S Jaiman, Shubham Joshi, Isam Krzavic, Niclas Scheuer, Tony Kim
Grade 10 - Jana von Hacke, Zhaoyu Chen
Grade 11 - Rodrigo Warzecha, Hannah Kim, Philip Valentic, Annabelle Noha, Lea Sima, Celine Englisch, Matthias Hesselmann, Sarah Wake
Grade 12 - Hyung Jin Kwak, Alina Busch, Khalid Bin Azahar, Ian Armstrong, Theo Villepontoux, Chloe Valentic, Hrithik Reddy, Joanna Csillag, Nanako Yamanaka, Kim Voll
Alumni - Polina Fioletova, Hye Vin Shin, Elena Shakhova, Hyo Kim
Editorial team: Alina Busch, Ishaan Shamana, Hyeji Kwak, Yoojin Lim and Naseul Kim.
In particular we would like thank the editorial team and Mr Williams for all of their dedication and hard work in producing this wonderful magazine.
This year’s magazine is dedicated to the memory of Mr Slesser who was such a strong supporter of this publication that showcases the talents of our students.
The ISF Kenya Project e.V. is currently looking for a laptop for the new headmistress of Chitsanze Primary School. ISF has been supporting this primary school in Kenya since 1999. If you have a second hand laptop that you no longer use or a new laptop that you do not need, please contact the ISF reception or Ms. Korkmaz on akorkmaz@isf-sabis.net
Important Information for Parents with Young Children
Please keep in mind that the Main Playground area is only for students in grades 1 to 12. Children younger than 1st grade should be with their parents at all times while in the building. If you allow your toddler to go out in the main playground area you must be with him/her during this time’’.
Inkwell Magazine on Sale at Reception
This year’s Inkwell magazine is now on sale from reception. Every year a team of ISF High School students design, edit and produce the Inkwell magazine. They start asking for short stories, poetry and artwork a year in advance and put everything together over a period of several months, calling on the expertise of the various students involved including IT skills, editing and project management. The following students have contributed to the magazine this year:
Grade 5 - Chiara Leonie Lang, Evelina Green
Grade 8 - Aneta Torbeck, Ada Özen, Matthias Schreeb, Yasmin Ausmann, Federico Saitta, Seongjun Kim, Seoyeon Hyun
Grade 9 - Lukas Schwarzenbach, Max Ferris, Tricia Andwati, Jyotiraditya S Jaiman, Shubham Joshi, Isam Krzavic, Niclas Scheuer, Tony Kim
Grade 10 - Jana von Hacke, Zhaoyu Chen
Grade 11 - Rodrigo Warzecha, Hannah Kim, Philip Valentic, Annabelle Noha, Lea Sima, Celine Englisch, Matthias Hesselmann, Sarah Wake
Grade 12 - Hyung Jin Kwak, Alina Busch, Khalid Bin Azahar, Ian Armstrong, Theo Villepontoux, Chloe Valentic, Hrithik Reddy, Joanna Csillag, Nanako Yamanaka, Kim Voll
Alumni - Polina Fioletova, Hye Vin Shin, Elena Shakhova, Hyo Kim
Editorial team: Alina Busch, Ishaan Shamana, Hyeji Kwak, Yoojin Lim and Naseul Kim.
In particular we would like thank the editorial team and Mr Williams for all of their dedication and hard work in producing this wonderful magazine.
This year’s magazine is dedicated to the memory of Mr Slesser who was such a strong supporter of this publication that showcases the talents of our students.
