tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71501612097366941592024-03-27T19:44:45.678+02:00International School of LusakaOur school is committed to developing internationally-minded citizens who aspire to make the world a better place.ISL Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965395684096509955noreply@blogger.comBlogger648125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-45267286919926772652024-02-18T12:39:00.002+02:002024-02-18T12:39:20.804+02:00Kindness Week<p>We are excited to announce the upcoming Random Acts of Kindness Week, taking place from February 19th to 23rd. This special week is dedicated to promoting kindness and backing a meaningful initiative.</p><p>This year's main aim is to raise funds for the UTH Children's Hospital, focusing on providing clean water and sanitisers in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 6.</p><p>There will be bake sales at big break on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday held by specific secondary year groups, as was sent out in the communication earlier this week. The donation bottles will also be available at lunchtime by the old tuckshop. Please encourage your child to bring baked goods on their assigned days and give them any spare notes/coins for donations throughout the week. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvsX6OzCY6VRs224U62YUJQ793MvFf-XbqumerrNPcE/edit?usp=sharing">Please read the attached letter</a>.</p><p>Please encourage your child to support this valuable cause by giving them some money to participate in the activities organized by the Student Council.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-47818974816064440522024-02-18T12:35:00.000+02:002024-02-18T12:35:10.849+02:00Draft Updated Guiding Statements & Five-Year Strategic Plan<p style="text-align: justify;">Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We are excited to share the latest developments in our strategic planning process. We have slightly revised our school’s guiding statements as part of this ongoing effort. These revisions have been carefully crafted in alignment with the Council of International Schools (CIS) expectations. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Your input is invaluable to us as we strive to ensure that our guiding statements accurately reflect the values and aspirations of our school community. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and feedback on these revised statements and our draft Strategic Plan.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-3080351708380385412024-02-18T12:22:00.007+02:002024-02-18T12:27:15.199+02:00SAISA Basketball <div style="text-align: justify;">Our U19 Boys’ Basketball team embarked on a journey to Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday to partake in the SAISA Basketball Tournament hosted at The American School of Cape Town (AISCT). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On Thursday morning, they were fortunate enough to explore Table Mountain, capturing breathtaking views of the Cape Town panorama. Later in the day, they attended the impressive opening ceremony at AISCT. <span style="text-align: left;">Accessible via <a href="https://live.supersportschools.com/events/65ba15f0ecb45d38270d0b4e/">this link</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Following this, our team secured victories against both the American School of Johannesburg (AISJ) and the host AISCT, showcasing remarkable performances guided by our dedicated coaches, Mr. Banda and Mr. Patterson. To watch the game against AISCT, click on <a href="https://live.supersportschools.com/events/65bb6468b174ea245748d9e4/">this link</a>:</div><p><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 324px; overflow: hidden; text-align: justify; width: 328px;"><img height="480.1366378302548" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/wpOe-b6PdF-wSkuNTquaDfofbuWXL09JYPQ0Tip-oadl1wq29gNJe58O_JP_70ehKGH-2A561mcXHNNRh8IicekrG8IoVHRuvszWUAAWybSsfrZiPL9BphfjzDSBLDcwUc38R1vMFyl1o9KceYPlZCw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -84.9278px;" width="328" /></span><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 324px; overflow: hidden; text-align: justify; width: 292px;"><img height="324" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/vCSq9VSCfrDM4rl_xHwv0fpJ0CI2mVYELecIFhD9TBVUsljX2xa3uhpntNP8R4rDIJInKvgMgtLP5kCvR769mxLhGYPYKpRJVtQlV-A0OvMIkgZ4mxhC23TeMLtBWyaFLMox6dCVhxeiaM5-jv831Ak" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="292" /></span></p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-53163259515495503472024-02-18T12:14:00.004+02:002024-02-18T12:14:39.505+02:00Charity Drive for People Afflicted by Cholera <p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you so much for all the generous donations of clothes and goods for the people recovering from cholera at the National Stadium. ISL made a large donation of goods this week but will continue to collect goods via boxes in the MPC or front office. </p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-77665372439361244812024-02-18T12:09:00.002+02:002024-02-18T12:09:41.508+02:00Monthly Parent Coffee Mornings & HoS Updates Calendar<p style="text-align: justify;">We want to share the annual calendar for our Monthly Parent Coffee Mornings (PCM) and HoS Updates meetings. These gatherings allow us to share essential school updates and developments and engage in meaningful conversations with you.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Meetings Details:</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Frequency: Monthly</b></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Time: 07:15 AM to 08:30 AM</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Venue: Varies </b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Day: Third week of the month, Monday to Friday</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We understand that your schedules are different, so we've tried to rotate the weekday for each meeting to accommodate everyone's availability. </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dt9uwKDxKDzCRydK6DfDCaEEM9-L2qHEWvmjYpf0SHg/edit?usp=sharing">Click here</a> to view the calendar and mark the dates in your calendar. We hope you join us for our upcoming Parent Coffee Morning on Wednesday, 21st February. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-46656019594349523572024-01-03T09:17:00.002+02:002024-02-18T11:36:40.574+02:00Happy New Year!<p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">As we bid farewell to 2023 and step into the promising embrace of 2024, we can't help but take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had at the International School of Lusaka.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">This past year has been a testament to the resilience, creativity, and unity that define our ISL community. Despite the challenges that the world presented, our students, parents, and dedicated staff have demonstrated unwavering commitment to excellence in education.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🌟 Student Achievements: Our students continue to shine bright, excelling not only academically but also showcasing their talents in sports, arts, and various extracurricular activities. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, passion, and the supportive environment fostered within our school walls.<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🌐 Global Connections: One of the unique aspects of ISL is the diverse and international nature of our community. The cultural exchange, the richness of perspectives, and the global friendships formed within our school have made each day a learning experience, transcending boundaries and broadening horizons.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🤝 Community Collaboration: The sense of community at ISL is truly special. From the PTA Welcome Braai to collaborative projects and volunteering initiatives, our community has come together to make a positive impact not only within our school but also in the broader Zambian community.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🙏 Gratitude and Optimism: As we step into the New Year, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each member of the ISL family—students, parents, teachers, and staff—for your unwavering support and commitment. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated victories, and created lasting memories.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Looking ahead, the promise of a new year brings renewed optimism and excitement. Let's continue to foster a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning. Together, we will shape the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit;" /><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Wishing everyone a joyful New Year filled with new opportunities, growth, and success. Here's to another year of learning, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world!</span><p></p><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Happy 2024!</span></p><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)" face="-apple-system, system-ui, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSO7HPkgY0XHX_d9M-SbSMxs26KcN25dGkuqPjg2COgAxBmMGQ0UsEbMHCv9FPpmhwr6R-c-NU3RDt6oZ6t0Xy_QjSvv_rufTRx-V17hZkpcz8sGZFGYuGxqrtVB0CR9nGpun5KNQqDrK4SOFsxjeWmiyXuo-tSubKzccs4XBzmwR9n_oV-q3PYXC5zBU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1200" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSO7HPkgY0XHX_d9M-SbSMxs26KcN25dGkuqPjg2COgAxBmMGQ0UsEbMHCv9FPpmhwr6R-c-NU3RDt6oZ6t0Xy_QjSvv_rufTRx-V17hZkpcz8sGZFGYuGxqrtVB0CR9nGpun5KNQqDrK4SOFsxjeWmiyXuo-tSubKzccs4XBzmwR9n_oV-q3PYXC5zBU=w346-h344" width="346" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Yabbey Shitimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03488493439594698991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-74061355442644738042023-08-18T16:43:00.002+02:002024-02-18T11:39:53.609+02:00Congratulations to the IB DP class of 2023.<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are very proud to announce that our Diploma class of 2023 have once again beaten the world average of 30.24 points by achieving a pass rate of 32 points. Our top scorer is Arnav Khanna, who achieved the highest diploma score of 43, followed by Klara Boltar, who achieved a score of 40. We are extremely proud of these two students for achieving these excellent results. The average grade obtained by students who passed the Diploma is 5.03.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This cohort of pupils faced significant challenges, with their middle school learning heavily disrupted by COVID-19 and showed great resilience and character as they worked hard towards their rigorous Diploma programme. Thanks to their hard work, they have secured places to study at top universities such as Cambridge, Toronto, Sydney, and Nottingham Trent, among many others. We wish them good luck in their further studies.</span></p>Silvia Nithyanathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076997556634154849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-53802038768634981022023-08-18T16:42:00.003+02:002024-02-18T11:46:35.813+02:00ISL 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner Tickets are Ready.<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; white-space: pre;">We’re pleased to inform you that the 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner tickets are now available for purchase. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre;">Please visit our front desk to purchase your tickets. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left;">Individual tickets are going for K950 and K10,000 for </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre;">a table of 10. <span></span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: left; white-space: pre;">Buy your tickets now and join us for </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; white-space: pre;">an incredible</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; white-space: pre;"> evening of celebration. </span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; white-space: pre;">Get ready for a night of elegance, laughter and celebrations as we mark this beautiful milestone together!</span></p>Yabbey Shitimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03488493439594698991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-77891431651611309022023-06-16T11:57:00.001+02:002024-02-18T11:48:58.540+02:00Save the Date- ISL's 60th Birthday <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>ISL TURNS 60!</b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Come and celebrate with us!</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">ISL will hold a Birthday Party on Friday, 29th September 2023, to celebrate 60 wonderful years of providing quality education to the leaders of today and tomorrow. </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The party will take place under the stars, within the school grounds.</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Tickets will be available soon.</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Save the Date!</p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p>Yabbey Shitimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03488493439594698991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-53800810605368885732023-06-08T14:30:00.011+02:002024-02-18T11:53:19.581+02:00Introducing Alex Woods - Geography Teacher <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB08PwU3mEn_xuPZji8pUBOhR225Klxv1X24glwT2_Srwmhm1LqDJDczXajOWWTvtnlWQgypogukhdGByUfUJFeWQgHU2AuRXilLnV5TmwcgRyIHXcfbgzY6zHh9e1xa4mQA3g3GUSLRtGaymUqjCMY1JvOPnv4hteYs4ZTolBJmecP4hJWLQCa6nVA/s500/DCStaffFeb2018-73-digital-333x500.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxB08PwU3mEn_xuPZji8pUBOhR225Klxv1X24glwT2_Srwmhm1LqDJDczXajOWWTvtnlWQgypogukhdGByUfUJFeWQgHU2AuRXilLnV5TmwcgRyIHXcfbgzY6zHh9e1xa4mQA3g3GUSLRtGaymUqjCMY1JvOPnv4hteYs4ZTolBJmecP4hJWLQCa6nVA/s320/DCStaffFeb2018-73-digital-333x500.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alex Woods joins ISL from ESF Discovery College, Hong Kong, where he was the IB Geography and MYP Individuals & Societies teacher. He also held the appointment of Dean of the Year, supporting the pastoral needs of students. Previous to this, Alex worked in North-West London, UK, where he was a Progress Leader for A-Level Geography. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Alex received his teacher training from University College London and holds an MA in Leadership from the same institution, as well as a BSc in Geography with International Studies from the University of Manchester. Alex has also recently completed his NPQSL, through which he undertook a 6-month secondment to SLT at Discovery College.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Alex is a keen traveller and reader, as well as an enthusiastic amateur photographer.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-34243548722934739152023-06-08T14:30:00.010+02:002023-06-21T14:26:22.476+02:00Introducing Annie Borchert - Counselor <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8TBn2Ha9f4h7KfJ9SgglG9zs-rICh8iWYyyMqaL2vHZE-os8UNwWMuTlj4yAbPwzuPQmge3HNyNaSrGiMNtQMGtq5JSk--8Lln8qeeV6x2vAxMO2aOcsWxmiEncMjnjtml5JXHtqCfzOWQuvKg_E7bjVhAA_NWkcWDgNOjlcIOMyzWapnO4XBX-MqQ/s640/ISL%20PHOTO%20Annie%20.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="481" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8TBn2Ha9f4h7KfJ9SgglG9zs-rICh8iWYyyMqaL2vHZE-os8UNwWMuTlj4yAbPwzuPQmge3HNyNaSrGiMNtQMGtq5JSk--8Lln8qeeV6x2vAxMO2aOcsWxmiEncMjnjtml5JXHtqCfzOWQuvKg_E7bjVhAA_NWkcWDgNOjlcIOMyzWapnO4XBX-MqQ/s320/ISL%20PHOTO%20Annie%20.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Annie Borchert joins us from her most recent position at Varndean College in the UK, an IB world school college, where she has been a student counselor and well-being mentor. Annie is passionate about supporting children and young people from diverse and international backgrounds, promoting growth, confidence, social and emotional well-being, and achieving full potential. She is a humanistic integrative therapeutic counselor (Brighton CPTA, CPCAB, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a registered social worker with a BA Honours in Social Work from Kingston University London, with long-standing experience in supporting children and families, as well as people with disabilities and promoting mental health.</div><div><br /></div><div>Annie also has vast experience in giving specialist support to students who have special educational needs or disabilities, with a focus on autism awareness and neurodiversity awareness. Annie has worked in primary, secondary and further education in London and the southeast of England for many years.</div><div><br /></div><div>Additionally, Annie has an arts background with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Photography and uses creative approaches to support emotional and social well-being.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>In her spare time, Annie has been an honorary counselor for the charity Macmillan Cancer Support.</div><div><br /></div><div>Annie is a past graduate of the International School of Lusaka herself and is looking forward to joining the diverse ISL community.</div><div><br /></div><div>She loves art, photography, cycling, music, travelling and exploring the outdoors with her two children.</div></div>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-46893566428700242942023-06-08T14:30:00.009+02:002023-06-08T14:55:17.002+02:00Introducing Dania El Iraqi - Mathematics Teacher <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthz0FzKua98_QZtF22OWE3-OXy_N1rnxOeq_0t5Fb66sHNQwtyRkUU5UkBSYgf7cnJ-GoG7iTpSonAG6N95AsRd-uRlQ535xIS50WRuXcIHCqJY1hy3rxc2OWDypOUK-H0AqkQvD1V9Fw-2E0HjNMO59xyciACVjkI9MHsEnqNWyGg2LVOy0mUgbyqA/s4608/IMG_20230423_105753.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthz0FzKua98_QZtF22OWE3-OXy_N1rnxOeq_0t5Fb66sHNQwtyRkUU5UkBSYgf7cnJ-GoG7iTpSonAG6N95AsRd-uRlQ535xIS50WRuXcIHCqJY1hy3rxc2OWDypOUK-H0AqkQvD1V9Fw-2E0HjNMO59xyciACVjkI9MHsEnqNWyGg2LVOy0mUgbyqA/s320/IMG_20230423_105753.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dania El-Iraqi joins us from Leaders International College, Egypt, where she has been an MYP Mathematics Teacher for the past 5 years. Ms El-Iraqi holds an MSc in Operations Research from Cairo University.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For her innovative research in applying mathematics to cultural heritage management, Dania was awarded a Graduate Internship with the Getty Conservation Institute in LA, California. Dania is the first Arab and only Egyptian to receive the “OR for Development Prize” from IFORS.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ms El-Iraqi has been teaching mathematics for over 15 years, to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students in various universities like the American University in Cairo, and to school students in different educational systems like the British (IGCSE), American (SAT) and IB systems.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dania loves to read, travel, solve logical puzzles and fold origami with her two daughters.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-69646926138767221302023-06-08T14:29:00.003+02:002023-06-08T14:49:14.915+02:00Introducing Cecelia Miller - Music, Art, Drama Teacher<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW_nbUy4r6HqoVmZzfYgrTl8enSmzwLBUQY57eW7y15RlBFCJnq28G3NLbQPtfw0Jq4ZKCIACvV8ZsRHLnHhEnoPoHwIE6NAIsaZb_C8aMg3qnbGCDwGF0jiL_AX6THQg-U9S4b4Ui783KS3fw5xHmGIXSs6JT1ihYsYyWRK-z4ss8sa1YNbGRamKBQ/s1080/1686048427790.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1080" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW_nbUy4r6HqoVmZzfYgrTl8enSmzwLBUQY57eW7y15RlBFCJnq28G3NLbQPtfw0Jq4ZKCIACvV8ZsRHLnHhEnoPoHwIE6NAIsaZb_C8aMg3qnbGCDwGF0jiL_AX6THQg-U9S4b4Ui783KS3fw5xHmGIXSs6JT1ihYsYyWRK-z4ss8sa1YNbGRamKBQ/s320/1686048427790.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cecelia Miller is joining the International School of Lusaka team to teach Art, Drama and Music in middle school and English ESL for year 10. Cecelia has a bachelor's degree in Childhood studies from the University of Bristol and a PostGraduate Certificate of Education from the University of Sunderland. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">She has been teaching for the past 5 years, spending 3 years teaching English, Music, Drama and Art in Barcelona, Spain, and the past 2 years working at Baobab College teaching English at middle school and IGCSE level.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cecelia is a multi-passionate person, who among many things, loves to paint, play piano and guitar, go to the gym and work with humanitarian causes. She is happy and grateful to be joining the ISL team.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-48132636017650493592023-06-08T14:29:00.002+02:002023-06-08T14:29:43.722+02:00Introducing Arnold Kalale - Physics Teacher<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjv27Vlx928lNbWsrT0SMgRtyx8Q5uiqPNBjWQxrbsIF85M32_N2Vy_yDzXxUcLTF0t1oB3QpZW5rE_12D7DLvXWrTBh5btjVWSqlUNa26JLNja4qN4PMi6F3b6AjibxMCOIzNhQ_7KPK5rcRkQTA6Y2ZYsYKkXJXbMrP9s0HY_XlX-JzSv0ZREuZdQ/s660/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-02%20at%2013.56.19.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="495" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjv27Vlx928lNbWsrT0SMgRtyx8Q5uiqPNBjWQxrbsIF85M32_N2Vy_yDzXxUcLTF0t1oB3QpZW5rE_12D7DLvXWrTBh5btjVWSqlUNa26JLNja4qN4PMi6F3b6AjibxMCOIzNhQ_7KPK5rcRkQTA6Y2ZYsYKkXJXbMrP9s0HY_XlX-JzSv0ZREuZdQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-02%20at%2013.56.19.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Arnold Kalale is an experienced and dedicated physics teacher with a passion for education. With a remarkable tenure of 10 years at Mpelembe Secondary School, he has made a significant impact on the academic growth and success of his students. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">During his time at Mpelembe, Arnold specialized in teaching ECZ, Cambridge A levels and Edexcel A levels, honing his expertise in these prestigious international curricula over a period of 6 years. His deep understanding of the subject matter and effective teaching methodologies have enabled his students to achieve outstanding results year after year. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arnold's commitment to excellence in physics education extends beyond the classroom. He served as the Physics Section Head at Mpelembe Secondary School, providing leadership and guidance to a team of dedicated teachers. In addition, he took on the responsibility of Assistant Cambridge Exam Coordinator, ensuring smooth administration and adherence to examination standards. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">As the JETS (Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists) Club Patron, Arnold actively nurtured the scientific curiosity and talents of his students, encouraging them to explore the world of physics through hands-on experiments and projects. His mentorship and support have inspired countless students to pursue careers in the STEM fields. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recognized for his expertise and contributions to the field of physics education, Arnold Kalale is currently serving as the Zambia Qualification Authority Physics Consultant. In this role, he provides valuable insights and guidance to enhance the physics curriculum and assessment standards across the country. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Arnold's passion for teaching, his dedication to his students, and his profound knowledge of physics make him a highly respected educator and mentor. He continues to inspire young minds, shaping the future of scientific inquiry and discovery.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-89023978785328320132023-06-08T14:29:00.000+02:002023-06-08T14:29:09.479+02:00Introducing David and Tanya Ratsakatika<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZA5Sa-OAnmRMLFabcGu2L6Wj6i2tIuLXL3b316GaVGa2jNl2A6r57YPyKBTVSw5Ds5oNeU8WiQpvxaH5Gj5OQgkI00F5lSWCYHuMHMvrt4oko1LJFP_OVR6fA_XxvjUPYB1dSakQIgeDGUTMZbf5EfD7sYO1PElrhteJ3lRcHbTVhAzDIiGKZjm5mA/s1024/image0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZA5Sa-OAnmRMLFabcGu2L6Wj6i2tIuLXL3b316GaVGa2jNl2A6r57YPyKBTVSw5Ds5oNeU8WiQpvxaH5Gj5OQgkI00F5lSWCYHuMHMvrt4oko1LJFP_OVR6fA_XxvjUPYB1dSakQIgeDGUTMZbf5EfD7sYO1PElrhteJ3lRcHbTVhAzDIiGKZjm5mA/s320/image0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>David and Tanya Ratsakatika both join us, with their daughter Hana, from the UK. David joins as Athletics Director and Tanya as Head of Science. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">David has been a qualified physical education teacher for the past 10 years both in England and as athletics director in Tanzania. David has experience of PYP to DP teaching and has participated in many coaching awards from swimming to Rugby. In his spare time, David has scouted for Brentford FC youth academy as well as trained football teams at county level. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tanya joins as an experienced science teacher of 9 years and previous head of science in England and Tanzania. She has completed her Masters in Educational Practice; conducting research on teaching and learning to improve the outcomes of students. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Together, David and Tanya are looking forward to exploring the wilderness in Zambia with their daughter Hana. </p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-20410345055450186392023-06-08T14:28:00.005+02:002023-06-08T14:50:49.138+02:00Introducing Hannah Griggs - Early Years Teacher <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Cq79fvc_VRYKmHyE2V6BddmMJZichox2grYbeqt1jFGk8N3B5JHy5hubwjmMP_2nT57YbFSeHdWdKvVidfAbSMbBMMMXmXooOod0xR1cgI1sRC7EDC_ALG5Jt4R25LE4eY_wqaUTBt8ziyK6nbr78Hd_kEp9ekJFiJYtRGQTi2FOXIbK5OEkjnMKuA/s3088/Hannah%20Griggs%20photo.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Cq79fvc_VRYKmHyE2V6BddmMJZichox2grYbeqt1jFGk8N3B5JHy5hubwjmMP_2nT57YbFSeHdWdKvVidfAbSMbBMMMXmXooOod0xR1cgI1sRC7EDC_ALG5Jt4R25LE4eY_wqaUTBt8ziyK6nbr78Hd_kEp9ekJFiJYtRGQTi2FOXIbK5OEkjnMKuA/s320/Hannah%20Griggs%20photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hannah Griggs joins us from Discovery Bay International School, Hong Kong, where she has taught in both the Early Years and Primary phases. Hannah was appointed to the position of Head of Phonics and then Head of English.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hannah has most recently completed her National Professional Qualification of Middle Leadership where she led the curriculum development of Writing across Early Years and Primary. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hannah completed her BA in Geography at the University of Southampton, before training as a teacher at the University of East Anglia. She taught in a small village school in England before relocating to Hong Kong. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In her spare time, Hannah enjoys traveling, hiking, and a good coffee! </p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-59401763536225962852023-06-08T14:28:00.004+02:002023-06-08T14:50:13.741+02:00Introducing Ewa Bwalya - Counselor<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtRVA8ajOXcAu3r-WDn01kDSOeerZPagJH2GMhqD5_qdsjmQT1eVF40CCp4j6DPps7pzmqUXk9hr7XaEM11odpE_9bDIZrid54lmr_BFNDBHU1NBvU7XABlp0bVifHJzfENz1QDJEMo2pOpGUORaHaVYKdxAGnWv7IMYeL0D5XzODZ5c07kfw92nEKQ/s474/Ewa%20Bwalya.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="474" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtRVA8ajOXcAu3r-WDn01kDSOeerZPagJH2GMhqD5_qdsjmQT1eVF40CCp4j6DPps7pzmqUXk9hr7XaEM11odpE_9bDIZrid54lmr_BFNDBHU1NBvU7XABlp0bVifHJzfENz1QDJEMo2pOpGUORaHaVYKdxAGnWv7IMYeL0D5XzODZ5c07kfw92nEKQ/s320/Ewa%20Bwalya.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Introducing Ewa Bwalya, our new School Counselor. Ewa holds a degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Westminster, London, UK, along with a Cambridge Teaching and ESL Qualification. With her teaching background and experience as an Independent Private Tutor, Ewa brings a solid foundation in supporting students academically and emotionally.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ewa's expertise extends to working with diverse learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other needs. Throughout her professional journey in London, UK, as well as during her time as a Learning Support Specialist at Baobab College in Lusaka, Zambia, Ewa has demonstrated her adeptness in providing individualized support and fostering inclusivity within the educational community.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to her professional pursuits, Ewa has a deep passion for environmental causes and organic farming. She finds joy in reading, hiking, and embracing different cultures through travel and making friends from all over the world.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-40579776998680319142023-06-08T14:28:00.003+02:002023-06-08T14:33:56.908+02:00Jillian Johannsen Returns to ISL<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LSN0JEuehWd5xoQD4qAUIMP_r3D--jEDQUrcqeStT35_nfc8CGRT2a7COqyYTbcKqfv3fQPuQdHt3IMMmY43dab5znC3XNX_BxPZYygi9N6xv5LSkxRge2hp__KrzMjYaUxkVg50cJBb4LvFnNqIECNAKjBD8UxJ_K0RQbOPpnAkW8IM4XfUBJs0PQ/s1600/PHOTO-2023-05-25-08-47-34.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LSN0JEuehWd5xoQD4qAUIMP_r3D--jEDQUrcqeStT35_nfc8CGRT2a7COqyYTbcKqfv3fQPuQdHt3IMMmY43dab5znC3XNX_BxPZYygi9N6xv5LSkxRge2hp__KrzMjYaUxkVg50cJBb4LvFnNqIECNAKjBD8UxJ_K0RQbOPpnAkW8IM4XfUBJs0PQ/s320/PHOTO-2023-05-25-08-47-34.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Jillian Johannsen returns to ISL where some of you may know her as a former member of the English Department. Jill is a PhD student in English at the University of Teesside. She possesses an MA and BA in English and a PGCE with qualified teacher status. All Jill’s studies were completed in her native United Kingdom. She is a committed IB teacher and IB examiner.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Jill has taught English language and literature in private and public schools in Thessaloniki, Madrid, Liverpool, Carlisle, including the historic Købmagergade Skole, built in 1898, in Fredericia, Denmark, where she led an innovative international education initiative and received the Mayor’s award for change and commitment to enriching global citizenry in the classroom. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over 15 years’ experience of delivering teaching and learning plus 10 years’ experience building capacity in the NGO sector, in Mozambique and Zambia, Jill remains committed to bringing the spirit of international-mindedness, social and environmental responsibility, and her total love for Zambia to the classroom.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> Jill’s special interests are creative writing and eco-poetry. She also enjoys mountain biking, Legoland, and playing glow-in-the-dark lawn darts.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She is married to Søren and is a mum of twins Emma and Bjørn who are ‘ISL-ians’ going into Year 4. Their home has recently been taken over by kittens who are simply in charge of everything.</div><p></p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-59210584082058970192023-06-08T14:25:00.007+02:002023-09-08T07:34:39.469+02:00Introducing Nélida Tojar - Spanish Teacher<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZpYmF23QTtxn98bbjb42Zz63l3dX_3uUdqNIlbW_i2FnIx_E0tI2bEcb2JXUJnlDJMlxbOvYbGkDMn4ahTdlo47EWeo0_QPJLOqmlOZi4HLXUffzg93HKIG7jwGfhW6f8GIzaoFJg6iDwmj_ZgEQsm9jKDsFghrMTqHGhjb2X7nkJ5dKt6oDqRt-WQ/s422/foto%20SPANISH%20TEACHER.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="317" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZpYmF23QTtxn98bbjb42Zz63l3dX_3uUdqNIlbW_i2FnIx_E0tI2bEcb2JXUJnlDJMlxbOvYbGkDMn4ahTdlo47EWeo0_QPJLOqmlOZi4HLXUffzg93HKIG7jwGfhW6f8GIzaoFJg6iDwmj_ZgEQsm9jKDsFghrMTqHGhjb2X7nkJ5dKt6oDqRt-WQ/s320/foto%20SPANISH%20TEACHER.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nélida Tójar is our new Spanish teacher. Originally from Spain, she joins us from Golden Valley School, Costa Rica, where she has been teaching German as a Foreign Language for the past 5 years.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ms. Tojar holds several master's degrees related to the teaching of international and second language education and a Bachelor's Honours degree in Audiovisual Communication.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Apart from Costa Rica, she has worked in China and Europe as a teacher of Spanish to both primary and secondary students, as well as to undergraduate students at University.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Nélida's passions are travelling, cooking, swimming and discovering cultures.</p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-67396286612916401782023-06-08T14:25:00.005+02:002023-06-09T11:22:00.509+02:00Introducing Stacey-Ann Witter - Learning Support Teacher<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHtM84Ezc80gNAl2YuDrfAjnCn0-yu4d2Jh4EJlnrDrcmq5MTWxXHfHjz6uqR-wel8pQ9Qvaw8w8Q1EGDBY2xnbz54__ni_klfRlqWMvfChBVB1jIM8P6XaWsnBcGvbXnEtshRUNs8GEgkMmPAaL-qOkZGSzRT-lHlrvCCdhJ27pAy0gTRya8NhMksA/s755/Stacey-Ann's%20profile%20picture.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVHtM84Ezc80gNAl2YuDrfAjnCn0-yu4d2Jh4EJlnrDrcmq5MTWxXHfHjz6uqR-wel8pQ9Qvaw8w8Q1EGDBY2xnbz54__ni_klfRlqWMvfChBVB1jIM8P6XaWsnBcGvbXnEtshRUNs8GEgkMmPAaL-qOkZGSzRT-lHlrvCCdhJ27pAy0gTRya8NhMksA/s320/Stacey-Ann's%20profile%20picture.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Stacey-Ann joins us from the Broadoaks British School in Abuja, Nigeria where she headed the learning support department. She started her teaching career over 18 years ago in Southern Japan, teaching English as an Additional Language. Her extensive teaching experience ranges from Early years to teacher training colleges in Japan, Hungary, Tanzania and Uganda. She has contributed to the writing and editing of national curriculum textbooks on teaching methodology in Japan and Tanzania.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to being a class teacher, she has a Masters in Special Education Needs from the University of Linköping Sweden and qualifications in English as an Additional Language. She has a passion for learning new languages and speaks Japanese and Kiswahili. She enjoys gardening, going on long walks around the city, karaoke and game nights.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Stacey-Ann will be joined by her daughter Aalyah who will be entering Year 4. She is looking forward to meeting everyone soon and settling in Lusaka. </p>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-27738381100789460762023-06-08T14:23:00.004+02:002023-06-08T14:51:54.667+02:00Introducing Michael Ndung’u - Economics Teacher <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UXj6glV--aFnh_ghUtKgeeNpFjuO_wfg4AYx4C1cdU5a_uw0L2NfjKaWymYuG3g6vddlayQiVQi4unt4Wv7O9gstmmzNYKxbMpTOE6iwCmB8wtUkaLzAIAqdYiR_rlIfK1fFPgIZQk4HQvo_xTpIoWf1UeflNMCf23GqkzGbq-4ImZfiPoYRTy0_EQ/s447/image.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="335" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UXj6glV--aFnh_ghUtKgeeNpFjuO_wfg4AYx4C1cdU5a_uw0L2NfjKaWymYuG3g6vddlayQiVQi4unt4Wv7O9gstmmzNYKxbMpTOE6iwCmB8wtUkaLzAIAqdYiR_rlIfK1fFPgIZQk4HQvo_xTpIoWf1UeflNMCf23GqkzGbq-4ImZfiPoYRTy0_EQ/s320/image.png" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Michael Ndung’u will join us from the American International School of Kuwait (AIS), where he has been teaching Economics, Entrepreneurship and Integrated Humanities for two years. Michael has a Bachelor’s of Education Arts (Economics and Geography) from Moi University, Kenya.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Michael is also an examiner of Integrated Humanities under International Baccalaureate and Economics for Cambridge. He has been the Head of Department for Individuals and Societies at The Aga Khan Academy Senior School Nairobi, Kenya, a country in which he worked for more than fifteen years. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">“I am an educator and a lifelong learner. I have an extensive work experience both locally and internationally, which helps me make learning visible and use differentiation to help every student achieve the best. My experience has also allowed me to see the world through a myriad of lenses that has taught me the value of individuals. I believe in transforming students, through dynamic cycles of inquiry, action and reflection.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I enable and support students as they develop the approaches to learning they need – for both academic and personal success.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I like reading, travelling, and listening to music.''</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-78841667107473996772023-06-08T14:23:00.003+02:002023-06-08T14:26:20.185+02:00Introducing Malcolm Rudkin - ICT Teacher <div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAr8kUilQ-XZnIaRE__80Wv1EOJO4s66Bb9KnhmKmz_Fo0hgfYcvorsh3YkLWEjah-MDslMcrqEu7EvqVCGGbLijwhqFGtjC21kwbjwfoZ3i1TcEyKc5Ve3hsbhgTF68tgY8ku3cxkFThxDj9R7XOjs6ENcsELtQRKspykAUYYHJocEptLYL0_1nB9w/s960/MR%20photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAr8kUilQ-XZnIaRE__80Wv1EOJO4s66Bb9KnhmKmz_Fo0hgfYcvorsh3YkLWEjah-MDslMcrqEu7EvqVCGGbLijwhqFGtjC21kwbjwfoZ3i1TcEyKc5Ve3hsbhgTF68tgY8ku3cxkFThxDj9R7XOjs6ENcsELtQRKspykAUYYHJocEptLYL0_1nB9w/s320/MR%20photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Initially, Mr Malcolm Rudkin studied at Portsmouth University, securing a BA (Hons) in Business. This led to a PGCE in Business education including ICT at UWE in Bristol. His first teaching post was as an ICT teacher which involved leading the subject under the supervision of a Head of Design & Technology. Following this, Mr Rudkin worked in several schools in the UK gaining experience teaching ICT, then computer science.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2006, Mr Rudkin became head of his own department, encouraging students to attend lunchtime clubs to develop their media and coding skills. He inspired more girls to participate in computing by them attending conferences hosted by women who are leaders in their technology field. Other students had the opportunity to visit Disneyland and Legoland to show how technology was used in the attraction rides.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Experience as a head of year gave Mr Rudkin insight into supporting and promoting student welfare.<span><a name='more'></a></span> This insight was broadened as he adopted the role as an E-Safety officer educating staff and pupils, attending training courses, and contributing to school inspections.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Outside of school, Mr. Rudkin pursues various activities usually linked to sports. He enjoys playing football, squash, ultimate frisbee, badminton and when the opportunity arises, skiing. In the past, he has planned and attended sailing, windsurfing and skiing trips for students. Whilst in Malawi, Mr Rudkin trekked at least once a month, climbing the highest mountains. Each holiday, he could be found on safari witnessing lions, cheetahs, elephants and buffalo in their environment. However, he is yet to see a rhino in the wild.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mr Rudkin believes that schools are successful when there is a partnership between staff and students that is equally supported by parents. He is looking forward to exploring Africa once more with his wife. They are excited at the prospect of experiencing the outdoor adventure together.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-85374629217034167542023-06-08T14:22:00.007+02:002023-09-08T07:39:05.235+02:00Introducing Werner Van Heerden - Primary Teacher<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsk3_wuw9dKjAae0iQ_bCZ4dnuOraGne3dmCvm-D5204HhaJnp1LxeQJz8df7xD7AGSA5KBt-0sB24tHS_-yDSATb0mhPbODknFU3eTOWrgEaAa0IOzxTZgbTnuZtA0PhT_hwAXCUrZ-ysQDu3a2GTsBkhlQEApTHtAsLlvkVk9L54NU1kSBaSz_d_Q/s514/New%20pic.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="514" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsk3_wuw9dKjAae0iQ_bCZ4dnuOraGne3dmCvm-D5204HhaJnp1LxeQJz8df7xD7AGSA5KBt-0sB24tHS_-yDSATb0mhPbODknFU3eTOWrgEaAa0IOzxTZgbTnuZtA0PhT_hwAXCUrZ-ysQDu3a2GTsBkhlQEApTHtAsLlvkVk9L54NU1kSBaSz_d_Q/s320/New%20pic.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Werner Van Heerden, an experienced educator with 18 years of teaching under his belt, is filled with anticipation as he prepares to embark on a new journey at the International School of Lusaka. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Having spent a decade teaching in South Africa and five years in Kuwait, he possesses a wealth of knowledge in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering inclusive learning environments. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Beyond the classroom, Van Heerden's passions lie in gardening, painting, and science, which he seamlessly incorporates into his teaching practices to ignite curiosity and creativity among his students. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Joining the esteemed faculty of the International School of Lusaka, Van is excited to contribute to its renowned academic excellence and student development. Collaborating with a diverse faculty, he aims to nurture a love for learning, cultivate inclusivity, and empower students to become global-minded individuals. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With his extensive experience and unwavering dedication to education, Van is poised to make a positive impact on the students of the International School of Lusaka.</div><div><p></p></div>Thokozile Wonani http://www.blogger.com/profile/07552617623593011914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-75204189553719412402023-05-16T16:02:00.001+02:002024-02-18T11:58:04.895+02:0060 Trees for 60 Years<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of our 60th Anniversary celebrations, <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;">We aim to plant 60 trees within Lusaka. We started this off last week with the support of a group of our Year 12 students as they demonstrated their commitment to the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) aspect of the IB Diploma Programme. Two beautiful shade trees were planted at Vision of Hope. We plan to plant the remaining 58 in different areas of our city. Please reach out if you know of any area that needs trees.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d_aKS8_VLoQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="d_aKS8_VLoQ"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -22.5pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">◊Å</span></span></p>Yabbey Shitimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03488493439594698991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150161209736694159.post-75776447087213998602023-04-27T14:24:00.001+02:002024-02-18T12:01:28.099+02:00News from Prmary!<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><u><b>Student-Led Conferences</b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Thank you to all of the families who were able to attend and celebrate your child's learning. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed your time with your child! Your child’s digital portfolio is always available to be viewed at home, so be sure to check out their creativity and hard work at home, too!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">If you have any specific feedback/reflection that you have not shared with your child's teacher as yet, please feel free to send me an email.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><u><b>Primary School Celebrating World Book Day</b></u></span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Every year, UNESCO invites the international community to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April. </span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">World Book and Copyright Day is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. World Book Day was first celebrated on April 23, 1995, and continues to be recognized on that day. Every year, UNESCO invites the international community to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April. However, we celebrated it today.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">This day recognizes books as a “link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures” and calls for celebrations of the power and joy of books. UNESCO also recognizes the various stakeholders that make up the book sector – authors, publishers, booksellers, and libraries. World Book and Copyright Day celebrate all things book-related: writing, reading, translating, and publishing.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The original idea was a way to honour the author Miguel de Cervantes on 23 April, his death date. In 1995 UNESCO decided that World Book and Copyright Day would be celebrated on 23 April, as the date is also the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as that of the birth or death of several other prominent authors.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">World Book and Copyright Day is observed by millions of people in more than 100 countries, in hundreds of voluntary organizations, schools, public bodies, professional groups, and private businesses. Over the years, the day has won over a considerable number of people from every continent and all cultural backgrounds to the cause of books and copyright. Books are seen as windows into the diversity of cultures and are used to initiate dialogue/ start conversations.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Organizers of World Book and Copyright Day say, “It is our duty, everywhere in the world, to protect these freedoms and to promote reading and writing in order to fight illiteracy and poverty and to strengthen the foundations of peace, as well as to protect the publishing-related professions and professionals.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The highlight of today's celebrations was the book character parade, where the best-dressed student from each class won a book voucher for K100; we also had a readathon and many other engaging activities for our students. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Please continue to instil the love of reading in your child.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Have a love long weekend and enjoy the time with your child.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Shireen Appanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16988738495498522214noreply@blogger.com0