By Luna G Grade 9 I really hate attending school alone. It sends a wave…
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By: Sidd S. and Jonah L., Grade 7 This is about the fight in the Oval Office between Zelenskyy and Trump. What does the MIS community think of Trump and Zelenskyy?
By: Kyra K., Grade 6 What is deforestation? Why is it happening? How? What are the consequences? And what can we do to help? You can find all that and more in the following infographics.
By Anintika B. and Luca B. Welcome to a new series in the Off-Topic podcast! In B.L.A.B (B., Luca; Anintika, B.), we talk about relevant happenings in the world – whether social, environmental, or politica, and just “BLAB”. In this episode, we talk about the recent German and American elections; two elections we think are […]
Student Life
by Anintika B., Uma R., Phoebe Z., Grade 10 Acrobatics, gymnastics, tumbling and dancing, the MIS Cheer Squad has done it all in our previous whole school assembly, leaving the audience impressed. But have you wondered what happens behind the scenes? How was the cheer team formed or what skills makes a cheerleader? We interviewed […]
MIS hosted the ISST JV Football and Volleyball tournament in November. MIS faced the American School of London on November 13 before playing a host of other international school teams over the next few days.
Jonatan L., Bruce H., Edgar R., Grade 9 The MIS Junior Varsity football team has shown resilience and teamwork throughout the fall season. Their most recent matches took place at MIS`s home ground against Vienna, where they faced tough competition but continued to improve. The team practices after school two times a week, focusing on […]
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Lifestyle
By Luna G Grade 9 I really hate attending school alone. It sends a wave of uncertainty through every capillary, makes me question the heaviness of my blood. But my…
Von Amerie Miskiewicz, Klasse 10 In München gehört Brunchen einfach zum City Lifestyle dazu. Überall gibt es gemütliche Cafés und kleine Spots, an denen man lecker frühstücken kann. Manche sind…
By Zelda Reimpell., Grade 7 Another dinner – another battle over brussels sprouts. Everyone knows that its hard for kids to eat the healthiest food sometimes. The problems of precise…
By Vasilisa K and Chiara R., Grade 9 Many people have plans for the upcoming winter holidays, however there are still some families who are staying in Munich, and don’t…
Amerie M., Grade 10 Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need fancy gyms or expensive products to feel good. This article shares simple and cheap…
Sports
by Anintika B., Uma R., Phoebe Z., Grade 10 Acrobatics, gymnastics, tumbling and dancing, the MIS Cheer Squad has done it all in our previous whole school assembly, leaving the…
MIS hosted the ISST JV Football and Volleyball tournament in November. MIS faced the American School of London on November 13 before playing a host of other international school teams…
Jonatan L., Bruce H., Edgar R., Grade 9 The MIS Junior Varsity football team has shown resilience and teamwork throughout the fall season. Their most recent matches took place at…
By Luna G, Grade 9 For forty-two hours, thirty-four minutes and ten seconds, Ms. Sarah Ford, the Director of Student Life at MIS, had been waiting for her husband, Mr.…
A great journey of an ultra-trail runner through the mountains. By Grade 9 Journalism Class While most people would stop at exhaustion, Anthony Constable finds strength in the struggle, proving…
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Holocaust Survivor Shares his Life Story and Experiences during World War II
On April 20, the MIS community had the honor of hosting Dr. Leon Weintraub who is one of the oldest living Holocaust survivors at the age of 97. Dr Weintraub was born in 1926 as the 5th child and only son in a Jewish family. His father died in 1927. Therefore, he was raised by […]
A Day to Remember: A Photo Tribute to the Class of ’23s Last School Day!
By Tilde E. Tess C. and Keira B. (Grade 9) After years of torture, the 2023 graduating class is free! Their last day was filled with empty bottles, sore heads, and plenty of fun. Cars were decked with balloons and colourful posters, parents waited for their not-so-little children to emerge from the rainbow tunnel for […]
The Third JV Girls to Ever Win SCIS
By Isha M., Grade 9 “Most importantly, Sinead and I motivated the team by giving them pep-talks where we would change their thinking,” Keira B, said. “We made sure their mindset was positive and that everyone was mentally ready to step on that court” But how has the basketball experience impacted the girls’ lives individually? […]
Off Topic: Senior School Social Life
Make sure to listen to our new episode ”Senior School Social Life” of the Off Topic podcast created for students by students! In this episode, Tess C., Kate B., Sinead H., Grade 9 discuss all relevant things related to teenage social lives including underage drinking and drugs and social pressures, from the perspective of a […]
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Social Media and it’s Addictions
By Kate B., Grade 9 If people were asked what they thought most people were addicted to, no doubt they would answer “most people are addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc.,” when in fact this is not the case at all. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, there are around 35 […]
What Drives Teenagers’ Fashion Choices?
By: Jacob N., grade 9 What drove or is driving your teenage fashion choices? The answer may differ from what you think. Teenagers have always had a fascination with fashion. From the baggy skater jeans to the ripped skinny jeans, teenagers have always taken fashion to heart. As technology and culture continues to evolve, so […]
Men and Menstruation
Directed by Keira B., Grade 9 Edited by Tilde E., Grade 9 Co-producer Sol H., Grade 9 Half the world has them, yet the other half doesn’t seem to know anything about them! We interviewed several students and staff members to test their knowledge on periods and the results were not as we expected! For […]
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Sensational Same-Sex Relationships on Screen!
by Keira B. grade 9 Representation in the media has never been more important for minority groups, especially entering a society that is growing more inclusive, it is vital that the portrayals of these groups are accurate and considerate. That being said, oftentimes the representations are inaccurate, offensive or cliched. As a queer female, I […]
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. […]
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Munich and Art.
By Jinny U., Grade 9 Munich, the capital city of the state of Bavaria, is not only known for beer, technology, and Oktoberfest but also filled with art lovers. There are currently more than 800 museums in Munich and the following three museums will guide you to your match. Alte Pinakothek As soon […]
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Why Wind Energy is a Lie
By Tilde E., grade 9 Destruction. Death. Defeat. Humankinds’ destiny. Because of our own human actions. We are destroying Earth, slowly dying. Overusing. Stealing resources. No more left. What I am talking about is fossil fuels, non-renewable energy. What will we do in a hundred years when we have used it all? When our planet has […]
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Empty MIS.
By Zoey B – grade 9 Have you ever wondered what MIS looks like when it’s empty? Well, it looks almost like an entirely different place. Silent and eery, it’s difficult to recognize in some places. This is an empty German classroom, typically used for the midle school. Right now, though, the children are nowhere […]
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Karneval: Parades, Parties, and Prejudice
By Isha M., Grade 9 1:61am: the day begins where Bavarians paint their faces yellow to represent people who are Chinese, and excusably call it honour. 1,300 people celebrating on this “Nonsense Day” as part of the carnival season, not taking into consideration the affect and meaning behind their actions. The Chinese carnival this year, has […]
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The Patron Saint of Ireland
By Eléonore vdP, Grade 9 The streets were filled with excitement and lots of green. Flags were passed around as the parade marched through the streets of Munich, filling them with laughter, dancing and music. ‘Lá Fhéile Pádraig’, better known as ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ is finally being celebrated in Munich again. After 3 years […]
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Fast Fashion, or Unethical Labor?
By Zoey B. Grade 9 Fast fashion is a highly debated topic today – it’s a way for teenagers to get trendy clothes at cheap prices, but how many are actually aware of the brands they’re supporting? Dozens of micro-trends have been rapidly rising to popularity and then being replaced just as quickly. This […]
Off Topic Episode 3: MIS Food!
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, talk about the Mis food!
Checkmate: Exploring the Rise of Chess at MIS
by Marcelo G.R, Jacob N. and Angel V., Grade 9 Simo and Joro Z. were engaged in a heated game of chess at the MIS. As the identical twins moved their pieces around the board, their minds were focused on the game, each one desperate to outwit the other. Over the recent months, it seems […]
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“The Smell of Decay and Corpse Lying Around Everywhere”: Turkey Struggles in the Aftermath of Earthquake.
By Anea E. and Jinny U., grade 9 Kadir Erol, who travelled to Turkey from Germany to help with relief efforts, said his neighbour, travelled from Krefeld 4000 km by car and took three full days to get to Antakya to find his only surviving relative: his grandmother. A month ago on February 6th, […]
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International Women’s Day
By: Hear Her (Google Doodle) International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. It is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to […]
Off Topic: Routines!
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, Anea, Isha, and Jinny, Grade 9, talk about healthy and unhealthy routines. “Finding the right routine for yourself is important!” […]
I think Toddle is a developing app with room for improvement.
I find it very cool that you show us how dangerous Roblox is and that we shouldent use it on…
What a great video! Thank you for focusing on our Student Life Programme and all our junior school activities!
This was so fun to watch and very educational!
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