2023
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 […]
Dumplings, Sushi, Chocolate Galore! MIS discusses Comfort Foods
By Dora F., Grade 9 Food. It’s one of my personal favorite things in life, and it is for a lot of other people too. What even are comfort foods? It is up for interpretation. ____________________________ Comfort foods are foods we seek out when dealing with life. While eating itself is a human necessity, the […]
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. […]
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 […]
Student Opinion: Is Homework Horrible?
By Alex K, Grade 9 Homework. Some like it and some do not. Some find it useful. Some find it a waste of time. Some teachers enjoy giving homework. However, some have different opinions, they may not send as much homework or they may not send any at all, and they trust in […]
Unraveling the Dress Code: Embracing Individuality and Equality
by Anea E., Grade 10 In the hallways of our schools, there exists a discussion. It revolves around dress codes, set by the Student Parent Handbook Senior School 2023-2024 which are rules intended to guide students on what to wear. Yet, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that these dress codes may lack clarity, reinforce […]
Artsy A.I.: MIS Community Share Thoughts
By Jade J. Grade 9 I’m positive everyone enjoys, or has in some point of their lives enjoyed kicking back and switching on Netflix. I know I have. Or, listening to favorite tunes. Then, doesn’t it just gut you to think about all this entertainment loosing its authenticity? Or does it possibly excite you […]
Investing Insights for High School Students
By Eylül M., Grade 9 ”Investing, l am too busy to even learn about that,” Daryna L., Grade 9, said. Investing is a big deal for students. Some teens make excuses like “l don’t even have time for that” or “How would l keep doing school and investing at the same time?” Investing can be […]
King of Chess: Mr. Collier Discovers Check
By Philipp M., Grade 9 “I wanted to have a chess club here in Germany, so that students could always have an opportunity to play chess,” Math teacher Mr. Collier explained. Mr. Collier started a chess club after school activity because he felt he did not get enough opportunity to play it when he was […]
It’s Pink: MIS Students pick Barbie as Best Movie of Summer
Pink. That is one way to describe Barbie, the world wide hit that came out this summer. Everything about the highly anticipated movie is why this movie was the best movie in the perspective of MIS Students. “Everyone knew that was going to be the movie,” Josie B., Grade 9, said. “I saw a ton […]
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 […]
MIS students perform 30 Neo-futuristic plays in 60 minutes
By Red B., Grade 9 As the spotlight dimmed, the clothesline emptied, the sounds of footsteps are heard on stage. When the lights come up, the 11 members of the cast and the two members of the stage crew take their final bows. The final performance of “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind“ […]
Unleashing Adventure at Oktoberfest
By: Anna S., Grade 9 The flashing lights, fast turns, and sweet smell in the air is the Oktoberfest . Every year on the second to last Saturday of September at noon, the ribbon gets cut and the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany has started. The annual festival lasts roughly around 2 weeks and it […]
New Deputy Head loves her job
By Julia S., Grade 9 New Deputy Head of School Ms. Miller’s motivation drives her to success. “I love my job,”she said Ms. Miller started as the Deputy Head of School this school year after moving here from Chili in South America. The Buchhof Bulletin wanted to check in with her for an update […]
‘Tis the Season for Giving
By Irene S., Grade 8, Photos by Ayra Hussain, Grade 5 If you stopped by the Middle School Foyer from the 6th to the 10th of November, during homeroom, lunch, or break, you would most likely have seen a dedicated team of 8th grade volunteers and teachers receiving, arranging, and wrapping colourful gift boxes- 136, […]
Aren’t You Curious? Ep. 1: Ms Moi
By: Charlotte H. Libby B. and Melek Z., Grade 9 Welcome to ‘Aren’t You Curious’! This is Episode 1 of many, where we interview teachers to find out more about their life outside of school in terms of their favorite music, movies and books. For this episode we interviewed Ms. Moisala, a […]
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 […]
Anomaly 1: Jacob’s Iconic Crocs
By Isha M. and Jacob N., Grade 10 Welcome to ‘Strange MIS’, where students at Buchhof Bulletin discuss strange controversies going around our School. In today’s video, we are zooming in on the backstory behind Jacob’s crocs! Disclaimer: To view this video, an MIS organisation account is required. Please login with your your MIS username […]
Tips for New Students at MIS
By Chloe Z., Grade 10 Imagine yourself as a new student at MIS——What kinds of problems will you face? Lost in the humongous campus, unable to find your classrooms; starting your course in the middle of a chapter that you have never learned before… These problems become especially serious when you missed the new student […]
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 […]