Sports
The Controversy Surrounding PHE at Munich International School
By Marcelo G.R., Jacob N., Grade 10 Within the halls of the Munich International School, there is widespread confusion surrounding Physical Health Education (PHE). Through conversations with teachers from the PE department and the student body, diverse perspectives emerge, shedding light on the nature of PHE. Ms. Lieke, the Head of PHE at MIS, offers […]
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 […]
Does MIS Do Enough to Ensure Sporting Success?
By Marcelo G.R, Jacob N., Grade 10 From more training times to year-round practice, what does it take to win? Recently, our school’s volleyball team embarked on a journey to Frankfurt, where they faced formidable opponents from seven different schools. At the end of the tournament, JV boys finished 5th out of 7 teams. […]
Student Opinion: P.E., The Downfall of MIS Students
By Nadija T., Grade 9 “I was one of the girls who stood in a corner and yelled, like absolutely shrieked when a ball came near them,” Dora F., Grade 9, said. Not all senior school students at MIS believe that PE is a good subject for them, some dread when they see the […]
Game-Changer: Recent Policy causes Debate at MIS
By Anea E., Grade 9 In the midst of volleyball tryouts, where balls dance unpredictably across the gym, a groundbreaking shift is reshaping the landscape of MIS’s sports culture. A policy from the Senior School Student Parent Handbook 2022-2023, declaring, “All students are eligible at the start of the school year.” This seismic […]
Sebastian G. – A 15-Year-Old Rising Star on the Varsity Basketball Team
By Angel V.S., Grade 10 In the realm of MIS high school sports, Sebastian G., a 10th grader who has earned a spot on the varsity basketball team, demonstrates that his path to joining this elite squad is marked not only by his innate talent but also by his unwavering dedication, tireless effort, and unshakable […]
26th and 27th of May: Track and Field ISSTs
by: Sinead H (Grade 9) On Friday and Saturday, May 26th and 27th MIS hosted the track ISSTs for the 2023 season and many athletes showed up from various international schools, including a record breaking amount of 12th graders who participated, even though they are finished with school. The 12th graders still chose to show […]
MIS Names New Athletic Director
By Angel Vaquero Saez Meet Mate Derda: The Athletics Director at Munich International School Who is Taking Sports Education to the Next Level. “When I first came in 2017, I worked as a football coach under the past athletics director,” Derda said. “In 2018, I took over the varsity football team and then was offered […]
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? […]