Changemakers Conference Brings 270 Students to Düsseldorf to Turn Ideas Into Action
By Phoebe Z, Grade 10 The 4th annual Changemakers Conference took place from the 5th to the 7th of March at the International School of Düsseldorf. More than 270 students from 33 schools across Europe attended in this event. The conference provided an inspirational atmosphere where new ideas could be exchanged by applying the tools, […]
What’s happening with the Under-16 Social Media Ban in Australia?
By Elke F., Grade 10 Can you imagine not having access to Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat? That’s been the reality of teenagers in Australia since December. You may have heard of the under 16 social media ban which recently started in Australia, but what exactly is it? Even though this ban begun in Australia, many […]
Stone, Spectacle, and Sketchbooks: An Unforgettable DP Arts Trip
By Madelyn D., Grade 11 Standing in the Louvre in Paris, France, surrounded by marble, light, and hundreds of people holding up their phones, it’s hard not to notice one thing, everyone is watching her. Statues of women have filled museums all over the world for centuries. These statues are admired, photographed, and shared. During our Grade 11 Visual Arts trip to Paris, this reality followed us […]
Fight to Win: the road to Battle of the Bands
By Libby B., Grade 11 Months of practice, afterschool, in lunch breaks and countless hours at home. All with one goal in mind: make it to Zurich for the very first ISST Battle of the Bands. It started as a pastime, a shared love for music that comes with absolute excitement when all the instruments […]
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
By: Chiara R., Vasilisa K., Luna G., Dana P., Grade 9 An interesting conversation talking about the pros and cons of eating breakfast and discussing if it really is the most important meal of the day.
Is Learning At MIS Purely Memorisation?
By Emilio G.R., Grade 9 One day in class, I was talking with my friend, when he said that Biology was his least favourite subject because it was full of memorisation. That conversation got me thinking, is everything in school just memorisation? Because of this conversation, we ended up debating for and against the idea […]
How do Students Keep up with World Events?
And is it Expanding or Retracting their World Views? By Elle S., Grade 10 In today’s digital world, news travels fast. Through our screens and social media, MIS students are constantly exposed to global events and a potentially wide range of opinions. But how do MIS students really stay informed and what sources do they […]
Inside the Boardroom at MIS
By Luna G., Emilio G.R., Jonatan L., Chiara R., Grade 9 Out of all the things MIS is known for, the School Board is probably the least recognised even though it plays a significant part in the school’s management and well-being. A considerable amount of their work goes into ensuring that the school keeps improving and that its future stays bright. This article introduces the work of the 12 […]
A Warm Welcome to the Future Head of School
by Elke F. and Phoebe Z., Grade 10 Starting this August, our school community will welcome Mr. Ben Figgis as the new Head of School. Currently leading a day and boarding school in the U.K., Mr. Figgis has over 30 years of experience in education, including schools in China, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam. To prepare for his […]
Who is Edi-Tradez: Guiding and Inspiring Through TikTok
Melina M, Antonia W, Dana P, Bella K., grade 9 “I want to inspire people and bring them to day trading,” said Edgar R. a student in grade 9 who has started gaining attention at school through his TikTok channel and merch brand, he is also known as Edi Tradezz. We spoke directly with Edi […]
OFF TOPIC: 2026 Kommunahlwahl Podcast
In our first ever German podcast, Luca B. and Anintika B., grade 10, explain and discuss the upcoming Bavarian Kommunahlwahl and how it can affect our school and community around us.
Pizza Hut Review: Cheesy Dreams or Doughy Disappointment?
By: Leo K. and Til K., Grade 8 Is Pizza Hut really that good? We went to on of their locations in Munich to find out.
The Office — All Seasons Review:
By: Ben I., Grade 8 Season 1 Overall Rating: 6/10 Comedy: 6Character Development: 5Emotional Impact: 4Rewatchability: 6 Explanation:Season 1 feels like the show trying to figure out what it wants to be. The humor is very awkward and clearly copied from the British version. Michael Scott is much dumber and less likable which can make the season uncomfortable or […]
What is the Best Flavoured Milk at MIS?
By: Lian K., Grade 8 New flavoured milks are being sold at the cafeteria this school year and Middle School students cannot get enough of them. But which is the best?
Later Bells, Better Days? Is 9:05 a good starting time?
By: Bruce H., Grade 9 At many schools, the debate over the best starting time for school is still ongoing. But for students whose school day already begins at 9:05 a.m., the question sounds a little different: Is this late enough, or should it start even later? For some students, the current schedule feels like a big improvement to their former schools. “Starting at […]
WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT ICE?
By Scarlett T., Grade 10 ICE has become a name that appears in the news almost every single day. For some people, ICE is law enforcement and security, while for others it raises many concerns about safety and human rights. As ICE continues to have strong reactions across the country and at MIS, understanding what […]
Start your day Right !
Amerie M., Grade 10 A positive morning routine sets the tone for the entire day, creating a sense of calm, focus, and purpose before the days tasks begin to pile up. By starting the morning with intentional slow habits such as mindfulness, movement, or a few moments of reflection you give your mind and body the […]
Freeride: Where the Mountain Decides
By: Tyler S., Grade 8 What is Freeride? Freeride is one of the most natural and creative forms of skiing. It demands a high level of skiing thanks to unpredictability and the amount of raw skill needed. Competitions are held on natural, un-groomed slopes with plenty of cliffs and wind lips. The goal is to impress […]
Stranger Things: 11/10 Show?
Spoilers ahead. For starters, more people should have died. They nearly got us with Steve almost falling off the radio tower and dying, and Kali(8) dying, but I could care less about Kali(8). It was a group of 15 to 22-year olds with one person with magical powers and guns, against an otherworldly giant monster […]
Hallway Dictionary 2025: TikTok Edition
By: Asahi H. and Philippe W., Grade 7 From “Rizz” to “Delulu”, for students nowadays, these TikTok sayings are the Selulu! If you don’t understand them, here are teachers and students responses to TikTok sayings from 2025: