Middle School
Middle School Halloween Party: Haunting Fun or Terror of Boringness?
By Simon H., Grade 6 Students show there different opinions about the middle school Halloween Party. Positive or negative feed back? Find out in this video!
Why are snowballs banned?
By Alexander K., Grade 9 What do students and teachers think about snowball fights being banned? They have been banned since the beginning of winter, but the students fight with the snow for fun. There are some mixed opinions about it.
Phones in Middle School: Should We Be Allowed to Use Them or Not?
By Alice T. and Alicia F., Grade 6 People have a lot of different opinions about phones in the middle school. Why can’t middle schoolers use their phones on school time?
Electing for Change: Grade 6 chooses classes for first time
By Nicolas W., Grade 6 For the first time ever, Grade 6 students were given a choice of electives this school year. From journalism to computer coding, what do middle school teachers and students think about the new options?
MIS Ski Team: Glides to Triumph
By Olivia H. and Ella F., Grade 6 Would you stop skiing to get more free weekends? Well, we know a ski team who won’t. Over the years the MIS ski team has become a strong community on the MIS campus. Former ski team coach Ms. Erhardt said that she left ski team because it […]
Unveiling the Diverse World of Footwear at MIS
By Jonathan R. and Peter R., Grade 6 MIS has 1400 kids, so there must be a shoe for everyone. But from all the shoes out there, why did students choose them? The shoes in our school range from fancy and expensive to funky and colourful. There is just a massive variety of shoes. […]
To do: stress, teach, sleep
By Benjamin W. and Leni T., Grade 6 Did you know a teacher (not at MIS) screamed at her class at 1.21 decibels? That’s equivalent to a jet engine! And just because she was so stressed and couldn’t cope! Being a teacher can be super frustrating, so what inspires people to become one? And how does […]
In 6th Grade, Taylor Swift has anything but a bad reputation
By Michelle R. and Anna P., Grade 6 This year singer Taylor Swift has made one of the biggest comebacks in popularity among different age ranges. Many people have started to become more interested and become Swifties, even at MIS. “She is now such a mega-star: Almost every generation knows her,” said Middle School EAL […]
G8 Winter Market raises €8,000 for Tanzania Project
Photos By: Grade 6 Journalism Class Story By: Ayra H., Grade 5 This is my first winter here at MIS and the Grade 8 Winter Market was so much fun. It was so great to play games and win prizes with your friends. The Winter Market had the cutest things, like little crocheted snowmen. I was […]
Middle School Implements New Rules
By Eva L., Grade 9 New rules in middle school. Do we like them? Do we not? Opinions have been flying around the halls since the start of school. Teacher, students, staff, just about everyone has an opinion on these rules. At the beginning of this school year, some new rules were made in […]
Embracing our Differences
By Ayra H.,Grade 5 Have you ever accidentally worn mismatched socks? Well Odd Socks Day in the Middle School was just the day to do that. Odd Socks Day was a day to embrace who we are and wear socks that reflect us. We could wear mismatched or bright coloured socks. If you did you […]
Off Topic: Gaming in Class
Off Topic is a podcast made by students for students. We will cover topics like: mental health, social pressure, traditions and culture, and many more; but we promise to never stay on topic! In this episode, Jacob N, Marcelo G.R and Angel V, Grade 9, will talk about gaming in class and its effects.
The Unsung Heroes of Education: Exploring the Vital Role of Substitute Teachers
By Marcelo G.R, Grade 9 Amidst teacher shortages and unexpected absences, substitute teachers are an essential but often overlooked part of MIS. Substitute teaching can be both a rewarding and challenging profession. Substitute teachers play a critical role in MIS, stepping in to ensure that students receive a quality education when regular teachers are absent. […]
Mr. Thomas talks school vision, lunch breaks and reading to Kindergarteners
By Elisabeth H. and Charlotte S. This is the first installment in a series in which Elisabeth H. and Charlotte S. (Grade 5) interview members of the MIS Administration about everything from their visions for the school to how many breaks they get in the day.
Adventures in Minecraft Part 2
By Simon H., Grade 5 As soon Steve reached the village, he realised that something was wrong. The windows were cracked and the streets were dirty. In the distance, he saw someone running. Steve started running to find out who it was. He saw a shadow inside of a house, so he entered! What a […]
5th Grade Students New and Old Transition to Middle School
5th Grade students both new and old to the school reflect on their start in the middle school this year. By Grace I., Grade 5
Adventures in Minecraft
This is the first chapter in a series called, “Adventures in Minecraft” which the Buchhof Bulletin will publish in installments throughout the year. By Simon H. Steve opened his eye’s, where was he? Every thing was square – the trees the grass even animals. Even stranger was he could see ten hearts on the bottom […]
Denouement
This is the first chapter in a series called, “Denouement” which the Buchhof Bulletin will publish in installments throughout the year. By Red B. and Dora F., Grade 8 Run. Nishida remembered her sister saying. Take him and run. Nishida ran through the halls of the compound, as fast as her injured legs could take […]
The Chances
This is the first chapter in a series called, “The Chances” which the Buchhof Bulletin will publish in installments throughout the year. By Natalie N., Grade 5 Dear Diary, It is the first day of 5th grade. I am totally not stressing… ok, I maybe am sort of stressing, it’s just that my BFF Amber […]