This week, ISA was lucky enough to be visited by ‘The Xtreme Librarian’ and ‘The Chicken Whisperer’, aka book ambassador John Schu and children’s author Sam Copeland, as part of our highly-anticipated Book Week 2019. This annual celebration of all things book-related, much loved by students and staff members alike, is designed to nurture a love of reading in students that will stick with them for life.
Our wonderful librarians organised a host of activities for students throughout the week, including quizzes and challenges, while tents are set up in the library to give students a quiet space to enjoy their current read. Each morning, a Mystery Reader read to students in the Lower School Library, with over 25 staff members volunteering this year, including ISA Director Dr. Bernadette Carmody.
Schu is a blogger and the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs. Library Journal named Schu ‘The Xtreme Librarian’ for the high level of exertion he uses to get students reading! At ISA, Schu presented to students in grades PK-7 throughout the week, held a Librarians’ Workshop after-school and an All-Faculty Book Week Breakfast Workshop.
Copeland, a literary agent, children’s author and self-professed ‘Chicken Whisperer’ met with our Lower School students to talk about his new chapter book series, Charlie Changes into a Chicken and the sequel Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex.
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On Saturday, 8 June 2019, ISA returned to Amstelveen’s Schouwburg Theatre to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2019 and their milestone of completing the IB Diploma Programme. The grade 12 students and their families enjoyed a moving night of inspirational speeches and uplifting performances, culminating in each student walking across the stage to receive their diploma and officially become a member of ISA’s alumni community.
The evening included a range of emotions as students reflected on their memories at ISA and thanked those that helped them through their journey. The ceremony concluded with a reception, giving students, families, and ISA faculty and staff a final opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2019’s accomplishments.
Awards were given to the following students:
Award Winners 2019
The ISA Leadership Award
The ISA Leadership Award is voted on each year by ISA faculty and is given to a male and female student. This year, the award was given to Simone Appel and Jack Marsh.
CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service Award)
In recognition of his commendable effort and commitment to the service of others, Jake Raben was awarded the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) award.
The ECIS Award for International Understanding
The ECIS Award for International Understanding is presented to a student who has represented their country well, can speak at least two languages. Seohyun Kim received this year’s award.
The ISA Award
The ISA Award is given to a student who personifies the goals of the International School of Amsterdam, has a positive attitude to education across a range of subject areas and upholds a high ethical and moral standard. The ISA Award was presented to Charlène van der Kooij.
Simon Schilp Athletic Award
In recognition of their prestigious talent in the sporting arena for ISA, Ellis Huistra and Celeste van Petegem were presented with the Simon Schilp Athletic Award.
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The ISA Volleyball, Soccer and Cross Country teams recently competed in the NECIS tournament. NECIS is the Northwest European Council of International Schools, an organisation which provides a safe environment for athletes from international schools to compete against each other to their very best of their ability. The tournament encourages qualities such as good sportsmanship, respect and full participation in students and is an important part of any athletes calendar.
This season, ISA hosted the NECIS Varsity and Junior Varsity tournaments, the Under-12’s tournament was held in Copenhagen and the Under-14’s tournament in Luxembourg. The following weekend, 59 athletes from ISA travelled to Luxembourg to compete in the Cross Country tournament.
The full breakdown of the results of each tournament is below.
Girl’s Volleyball
U12 and U14
U12: 4th place
U14 Red team: 7th place
U14 White team: 9th place
JV and Varsity
JV: 7th place
Varsity Volleyball: 1st place
Boy’s Soccer
U12 and U14
U12: 2nd place
U14: 7th place
JV and Varsity
JV: 2nd place
Varsity Soccer Plate winner
Cross Country
U12 Boys Division Team Winners
U12 Girls Division Team Winners
U12 Boys: Gabe (1), Emmanuel (7), Matthew (8), Harvey (10)
+ 16 Girls: Zosia (1 with a NECIS record) and Francesca (3)
Congratulations to each ISA athlete who took part in the tournament!
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The Xtreme Librarian and The Chicken Whisperer visit ISA for Book Week 2019!
/in All School, Lower School, Upper SchoolThis week, ISA was lucky enough to be visited by ‘The Xtreme Librarian’ and ‘The Chicken Whisperer’, aka book ambassador John Schu and children’s author Sam Copeland, as part of our highly-anticipated Book Week 2019. This annual celebration of all things book-related, much loved by students and staff members alike, is designed to nurture a love of reading in students that will stick with them for life.
Our wonderful librarians organised a host of activities for students throughout the week, including quizzes and challenges, while tents are set up in the library to give students a quiet space to enjoy their current read. Each morning, a Mystery Reader read to students in the Lower School Library, with over 25 staff members volunteering this year, including ISA Director Dr. Bernadette Carmody.
Schu is a blogger and the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs. Library Journal named Schu ‘The Xtreme Librarian’ for the high level of exertion he uses to get students reading! At ISA, Schu presented to students in grades PK-7 throughout the week, held a Librarians’ Workshop after-school and an All-Faculty Book Week Breakfast Workshop.
Copeland, a literary agent, children’s author and self-professed ‘Chicken Whisperer’ met with our Lower School students to talk about his new chapter book series, Charlie Changes into a Chicken and the sequel Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
/in Alumni, All SchoolOn Saturday, 8 June 2019, ISA returned to Amstelveen’s Schouwburg Theatre to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2019 and their milestone of completing the IB Diploma Programme. The grade 12 students and their families enjoyed a moving night of inspirational speeches and uplifting performances, culminating in each student walking across the stage to receive their diploma and officially become a member of ISA’s alumni community.
The evening included a range of emotions as students reflected on their memories at ISA and thanked those that helped them through their journey. The ceremony concluded with a reception, giving students, families, and ISA faculty and staff a final opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2019’s accomplishments.
Awards were given to the following students:
Award Winners 2019
The ISA Leadership Award
The ISA Leadership Award is voted on each year by ISA faculty and is given to a male and female student. This year, the award was given to Simone Appel and Jack Marsh.
CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service Award)
In recognition of his commendable effort and commitment to the service of others, Jake Raben was awarded the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) award.
The ECIS Award for International Understanding
The ECIS Award for International Understanding is presented to a student who has represented their country well, can speak at least two languages. Seohyun Kim received this year’s award.
The ISA Award
The ISA Award is given to a student who personifies the goals of the International School of Amsterdam, has a positive attitude to education across a range of subject areas and upholds a high ethical and moral standard. The ISA Award was presented to Charlène van der Kooij.
Simon Schilp Athletic Award
In recognition of their prestigious talent in the sporting arena for ISA, Ellis Huistra and Celeste van Petegem were presented with the Simon Schilp Athletic Award.
ISA’s First Robotics Competition
/in All School, Upper SchoolISA Hosts Alumni Reception at the London Design Museum
/in Alumni, All SchoolGrade 2 Fit for Life Museum
/in All School, Lower SchoolGo Bears! NECIS Fall Season Results
/in AthleticsThe ISA Volleyball, Soccer and Cross Country teams recently competed in the NECIS tournament. NECIS is the Northwest European Council of International Schools, an organisation which provides a safe environment for athletes from international schools to compete against each other to their very best of their ability. The tournament encourages qualities such as good sportsmanship, respect and full participation in students and is an important part of any athletes calendar.
This season, ISA hosted the NECIS Varsity and Junior Varsity tournaments, the Under-12’s tournament was held in Copenhagen and the Under-14’s tournament in Luxembourg. The following weekend, 59 athletes from ISA travelled to Luxembourg to compete in the Cross Country tournament.
The full breakdown of the results of each tournament is below.
Girl’s Volleyball
U12 and U14
U12: 4th place
U14 Red team: 7th place
U14 White team: 9th place
JV and Varsity
JV: 7th place
Varsity Volleyball: 1st place
Boy’s Soccer
U12 and U14
U12: 2nd place
U14: 7th place
JV and Varsity
JV: 2nd place
Varsity Soccer Plate winner
Cross Country
U12 Boys Division Team Winners
U12 Girls Division Team Winners
U12 Boys: Gabe (1), Emmanuel (7), Matthew (8), Harvey (10)
U12 Girls: Sienna (1), Amelia (3), Olivia (4), Ammara (9), Libby (10)
U14 Boys: Degi (4), and Jonas (6)
U14 Girls: Adriana (9)
U16 Boys: Lorenz (6), and Luke (7)
U16 Girls: Michelle (10)
+16 Boys: Thomas (4) and Mads (9)
+ 16 Girls: Zosia (1 with a NECIS record) and Francesca (3)
Congratulations to each ISA athlete who took part in the tournament!