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Is Hotdog a Sandwich?
By: Minjae P., Grade 8 When you think of controversial topics what is the first things that pops up on your mind? Well, you ‘d probably think of Donald Trump or global politics debates talking about the regulation of A.I. However, there is one topic that has been going on for 15 year, according to […]
Impressions of the Earth Week Challenge
On 23rd of April MIS celebrated Earth Day by encouraging classes to were enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature through creative activities. Students organised a variety of memorable hands-on as well as learning-based workshops such as the walking along the nature trails, planting seeds in the raised bed gardens, read aloud, food waste trivia, bat house-activities, litter […]
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, […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Iris Book Award
By Vasilisa K., grade 9 Some stories entertain us. Some change us. The Iris Book Award unites readers from all around the world. It is a young reading collaboration programme between international schools that has existed ever since 2016. Students in over 20 participating schools have about half a year to read books from their age-appropriate categories. Later in the year, the students who read at least one of the books can […]
ISST Swimming Trip
By Chiara R., Grade 9 Excellent group dynamics, shared responsibilities, and fun, all combined into one, makes good teams. The MIS swim team showed all of this, when they went to The Hague, Netherland, March 12 – 14th. With the help from the coaches Grace Wang and Heiko Horn and from each other, the students […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
New food in the Cafeteria!? Does it Smack or Lack?!
By Ben I. Grade 8 We took a look at the new food in the cafeteria that started this year with new caterers, Genuss & Harmonie! Different opinions, views, and options! Get ready to go on a little journey discovering our fellow students thoughts on the matter! 2
The Grade 8 Winter Market and the Behind the scenes.
By Chiara R. and Vasilisa K, Grade 9. Last week, grade 8 hosted the annual winter market, an exciting event not only for the organizers but also for the visitors and other grade levels. This great event has already existed for more than 20 years and the aim always is to have fun, be most […]
Toddle vs. Teams: The Final Face Off!
By: Skye N. and Coen F. , Grade 7 Toddle vs. Teams: the hottest debate in the Middle School. Which one do you like more?
Tote Bag Trauma
By: DJ S. and Aadya S., Grade 7 Are you sick of the tote bag rule in the Middle School? In this video, you will find out who invented the rule, what happened to the petition to end the rule, what students and teachers think and whether Ms. Millette will change the rule.
Does Sushi Suck?
By: Lian K., Grade 8 Ever wanted to know what other people think about sushi? Then you are in the right place! Here we look at what people like and don’t like about sushi.
Inside Middle School Assemblies!!!
By: Tyler S., Jonah L., Grade 8 Have you ever wondered how much work goes into organizing a Middle School Assembly? Find out here what happens behind-the-scenes.