ISH Secondary news feature July 2012

CHA(LLE)NGES AHEAD!

Our Principal is moving on to pastures greener....

2007-2012 Farewell Special

ISHNEWS

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Secondary Newsletter | Issue 6 | July 2012

Dear ISH Community, Another good school year comes to an end, and given the size of ISH now with 850 students and 150 employees, we were lucky regarding problems. When you read this, leaving Y13 students will be receiving their IB Diploma exam results, and I am sure that they will be as good as in previous years.

Work on our building extension could start earlier than planned, and as a consequence, students are now spending their breaks in front of the school - and enjoying it! We do consider leaving the area as an option also after completion of the work in January 2013.

Many students and teachers are moving on - thus is the nature of international schools, and to cater for the educational needs of the mobile community is actually the basic mission of our type of schools. We wish them all well and know that they will go with overall positive memories.Mrs de Jong, our tireless editor of the newsletters and -features, has put together an overview of achievements and activities during the last five years, my time here as Principal. It should not give the impression that this is my work: It is the result of the efforts of many teams and groups,

consisting of students, teachers and parents.The role of the Principal is to support all the positive initiatives which contribute to the growth of the young people we work for.

ISH provides a unique framework for learning in an international context. The truly international nature of the ISH and The Hague, the IB programmes and the advantages of a public-private partnership foundation make us one of the most interesting schools in the whole Benelux and beyond. It was a privilege and pleasure to lead this institution for five years, I am grateful for all the support I received during these years and wish the community all the best for a bright future.

Best wishes,

Peter Kotrc

The International School of The HagueP. O. Box 520472505 CA The HagueWijndaelerduin 12554 BX The Hague [email protected]

Primary SchoolTelephone +31 (0)70 338 4567Fax +31 (0)70 328 2049Email [email protected]

Secondary SchoolTelephone +31 (0)70 328 1450Fax +31 (0)70 328 2049Email [email protected]

Dear ISH News Readers,

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In this issue

2 Dear ISH News Readers,

4 Calendar, news and gallery views

16 ISH five year achievements,

with a Farewell Special to the Principal Peter Kotrc

This issue is compiled byWendy de Jong ([email protected])

Hand-made farewell gift by Leen Maeswho has also compiled a

personal farewell gift book

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Eisteddfod 2011 Music Competition

Saturday 19th March

International School of The Hague

Compete in the following categories:

10.00 ~ Wind, String, Voice 13.00 ~ Ensembles, Duets, Composition, Rock Bands

14.30 ~ Piano

Trophy Presentation ~ 16.30

Dates for your Diary

Please check our website for a complete calendar.

» following Period 4 WS Assembly

ISH Secondary school closes at

12:00 for the

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Summer break untilAugust

School year calendar 2012-2013

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diary-and-planner-2012-2013-digital-version

» Induction programme all years

» ISH Secondary students return to a

normal school timetable

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news updateThe Challenger Project Michelin ratingTeam building in the kitchen, a report by Sadhbh, Camelia and Anna when Tuesday the 10th of April was a deliciously eventful day for all of them.

ISH students commemorate Remembrance DayISH students Hugo Wolters and Rachael Kretsch attended the OPCW’s annual Remembrance Day to help lay a wreath to commemorate victims in chemicalwarfare.

In and around the ISH...included local news and the fact that the Kennisdag Groene Schoolpleinen from Fonds 1818 used ISH as the venue for their information stalls for primary schools and ‘green’ suppliers in The Hague area on Wednesday April 18, 2012 between 13:00-18:00. A presentation of photos of the event is available.

International Day 2012 - the movieThe ISH International Day on April 21st was a fantastic demonstration of the cultural diversity of the school community. A report from the Parent’s Association followed with a wonderful movie made by Expat TV.

Babybel Tabel Football CompetitionPrimary Students in Year 5&6 were invited to participate in a table football tournament in cooperation with Mini Babybel, includes a report in Dutch.

Appointment new Principal SecondaryThe Executive Director of Rijnlands Lyceum foundation, Dr Maarten Knoester, is happy to announce the appointment of Mr David Butcher as the new Principal Secondary. Mr Butcher will fill the vacancy that arose when the current principal Mr Kotrc announced his appointment as Director and CEO of the Berlin Brandenburg International School as of 1 August, 2012. Mr Butcher has had a career in international education for 16 years and has worked in Greece, Brazil, Jordan and in Portugal for the past six years, where he was the Headmaster of the Oporto British School. Maarten Knoester is convinced that Mr Butcher and the new Principal for the Primary School, Mr Kevin Rae, will lead the school into a new phase of its development, inspiring everyone in the ISH community with their continued drive for the highest quality of student learning.

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International Day 2012 - huge successWith 200 volunteers and hundreds of visitors (both students and parents), the International Day 2012 was a huge success. Starting the day with a flag parade where 107 countries were represented in a festive procession of students, the day’s entertainment soon took on its tasty and humorous flavour with a special guest appearance of Queen Beatrix - a look-alike! The opportunity for a photo session with this imposter preceded the opening of the Cultural and Culinary Fair by the ISH PA Chairs Olga Estadella and Joann van Loon.An International recipe booklet courtesy of the Parents Association on sale aided fundraising, as did the live auction by the Principal Peter Kotrc of the beautiful hand-made quilt donated by Anita Westin. Report includes special thanks and photos.

Cyber Safety and Social networkingOn Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 19:00 ISH was honoured to have a guest speaker on ‘Cyber Safety and Social networking - the challenges for students and parents’. The information evening was aimed at usage amongst young (teens) with many tips for parents to give advice.In the same vein and at the same time, a Masters in Education guest researcher Elisabeth Chute (ISH teacher of Visual Arts) is concluding her Facebook research at ISH named “Identity Under Construction”, a video is viewable.

ISH pre-University College Leiden graduatesCongratulations go to three Year 13 students for their succesful completion of Leiden University’s PRE-University College: Minouk van Oorschot, Leonie Reese and Veerle Barentsen, well done!

ISH Secondary news bulletin 11.5.12This fortnightly bulletin included thanks to the 98% of parents who sent back their Method-of-Payment forms to give us planning security for the next school year.

Drama delights online now photos and film...The Unique 6 Year 9 productions were 6 musical performances held over the three nights of April 18-19-20, 2012. These performances were the culmination of an interdisciplinary unit in which the students created their own “Jukebox Musicals” by writing an original story tying together some of their favorite pop songs. What was really special about these performances is that the students took responsibility for all aspects of the product: script, acting, singing, dancing, costumes, scenery, musical accompaniment, direction, publicity and lighting.In addition on April 26, 2012 a group of year 10 and 11 students performed for one night only their very own version of the Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed and produced totally by Tosia and Sixto. Well done!

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news update

PA Directory 2012 - react now...Each year the Parents Association creates a Directory of all the ISH families who wish to be listed. In the directory you will find information about the Parents Association, the school calendar, class lists for Y7 through Y13 and a family directory. Please take a moment to complete the form to be included.

Science Club 2012Science club 2012 was a big success as 45 students of Year 7 participated in a very enthusiastic manner, writing a report on it.

Your invitation to wish farewellAn invitation to staff, parents and guests of the ISH Primary and the ISH Secondary school, please join the International School of The Hague for a toast as we celebrate the achievements of our two school leaders and bid a fond farewell to the Principals Graeme Scott and Peter Kotrc at a farewell reception on Friday June 29, 2012 from 16:45-19:30. Celebrations will take place on the ISH Plaza, Wijndaelerduin 1, 2554 BX, The Hague. Speeches will be held from 17:00-17:30. No formal print invitation, dress or RSVP is required.

In and around the ISH...Advertising ACCESS Summer e-zine and Matrix Orange’s photo exhibition.

ISH Secondary news bulletin 29.5.12With a look-back over the many events of the past weeks.

Invitation to parentsParent Connectors cordially invited all parents to a Presentation on Culture Shock and Transitions given by Graciela Mussini, psychologist at the International Health Centre on Monday, June 11 between 9:00 and 11:00 am. at the International School of The Hague. Creative invitationsOur artist in residence is performing on June 1, 2012 during period 5 in the Conference Room, all welcome to view. On June 14 and 15, 2012 at 18:30 in the MD Auditorium, there is a not-to-be-missed performance of Grimm Tales. And as a final creative invitation, the Gemeente Den Haag in inviting your ideas for the bid to become the cultural capital of Europe. Each competing city compiles a bid book that describes why the city is a suitable candidate. The Hague needs your ideas: www.denhaag-2018.nl.

SCIENCE CLUB 2012

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An invitation to staff, parents and guests of the ISH Primary and the ISH Secondary school, please join the International School of The Hague for a toast as we celebrate the achievements of our two school leaders and bid a fond farewell to the Principals

Graeme Scott and Peter Kotrcat a farewell reception on news update

Your invitation to the Maths Award CeremonyThe Math Department would like to invite all the secondary school pupils participants and their families to the Kangaroo and Math League ISMTF Award ceremony which will take place on Tuesday 3rd of July in the Conference Room from 14:10 to 14:50. We are extremely proud of all the participants and especially to the greatest achievement of Malo Ranzetti (year 7), Oion Akif (year 8), Adil Akif and Rachael Kretsch (year 11) to be placed among the best hundred of their category. Don’t miss this Mathematics Department Prizes Ceremony on Tuesday July 3, 2012 between 14:10-14:50 in the ISH Conference Room.

Grimm Tales ProductionFor two nights only June 14-15, 2012 (Yr 7) students Louis, Mariella, Sana, Edu, Violeta, Cosmo, Alice, Marta, Amaia, Anita, Elena, Ija, Niran, Axelle, Daan, Finley, (Yr 8) Alina, Erin, Elizabeth, Daniel, Maria, Akshay, (Yr 10) students Nele, Veronika, (Yr 11) Daniel and Kristo all astounded their audience with their portrayal of 7 tales from the Brothers Grimm. An encore performance for ISH Primary students took place on June 27, 2012. Students and staff involved in Grimm Tales, well done!

Bookstore newsPlease be informed that the school Bookstore will be closed effective Monday the 25th of June until Wednesday the 29th of August., though the Bookstore will be opened for selling PE T-Shirts on 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of August during the Welcome Day for new primary students. If you are new to the school or new to the area and are looking where to buy school supplies, you may buy the basic stationeries such as note books, pens, pencils, papers, compass, protractors, MYP plastic folders, document holders, binders, music sheets, and many more at the Bookstore for a very low price. P.E. T-Shirts are also sold at the Bookstore. The Bookstore opens from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. till 13:30 p.m. The volunteers at the Bookstore wish you a Wonderful Summer Holiday.

English A Year 7 Olympics reportsFeatured here are a number of the best selected newspaper articles written by Year 7 students following English A about the Year 7 Olympics Day held.

Year 10 Forum Theatre Workshops: a student’s impressionsThe Theatre of Entanglement production company led a workshop on racism for students with learning through drama, acting and discussion. Here in detail, the lasting impression the workshop made.

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An invitation to staff, parents and guests of the ISH Primary and the ISH Secondary school, please join the International School of The Hague for a toast as we celebrate the achievements of our two school leaders and bid a fond farewell to the Principals

Graeme Scott and Peter Kotrcat a farewell reception on news update

ISH GO India continues...Thank you for all your contributions and support for the project this year. I am pleased to announce that the ISH community has donated over EUR 6000 for Help-Kids in India (www.help-kids-india.org/support.html).The funds will go towards keeping the Little Lillies crèche in operation for another year, the replacement of the old school bus that is used to bring staff and children to the crèche and also towards the crèche children’ s basic medical care. Click to view the Charity’s newsletter. In addition to this, over 200 handmade bags are now in use in the ISH community. The work continues next school year, as this is the nominated school charity for 2012-13, with the ISH Science service trip for y10-12 scheduled for the February holiday 2013. It has been quite a project so far-Many thanks for your support!Subject Area Leader Science, Christine Mak.

ISH Secondary news bulletin 8.6.12With a few weeks left before the Summer break, it could be assumed that the school is slowly winding down and becoming a calm place, but the contrary is true: a number of activities still go on, all supporting different forms of learning. Most prominent is now the fieldwork done by our IB Diploma students which does contribute up to 25% of their final grade: all Science students (= all students) will do research in the field for a few days. Visual Arts students travel to galleries and musea in Germany. Geographers will explore the island of Schiermonnikoog. Y10 are widening their horizons by visiting places in Belgium which ties in with topic studies in different subjects. Y9 have a science related day trip this year until in future a much more curriculum based excursion can take place. In all cases, a public thanks to all the teachers involved who leave their families behind to spend days with a lot of extended responsibilities and reduced sleep.

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Gallery selection of the latest photosSee all photos on the website: www.internationalschoolofthehague.nl, with many photos available on the news pages of our school photographer www.christelvanmeeuwen.eu

Year 10 perform ‘A Nightmare before Christmas’

Year 9 perform ‘We Are Golden’

Year 9 visit Tropen Museum & Artis

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Gallery selection of the latest photosSee all photo’s on the website: www.internationalschoolofthehague.nl, with many photos available on the news pages of our school photographer www.christelvanmeeuwen.eu

Year 9 perform ‘Mario Bros’

Year 9 perform ‘The Violet Hour’

Year 9 perform ‘Fate’

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Gallery selection of the latest photosSee all photos on the website: www.internationalschoolofthehague.nl, with many photos available on the news pages of our school photographer www.christelvanmeeuwen.eu including the photos of the Year 13 students informal graduation celebration

PROM 2012

Year 9 perform ‘ARC’

International Day 2012

Year 9 perform ‘00~’

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Gallery selection of the latest photosSee all photo’s on the website: www.internationalschoolofthehague.nl, with many photos available on the news pages of our school photographer www.christelvanmeeuwen.eu

Languages Villages 2012

ISH rocks 2012

Languages ‘Sprachdorf’ 2012.

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Gallery selection of the latest filmSee all videos on the website: www.youtube.com/ishthehaguevids or on the news pages of the www.internationalschoolofthehague.nl.

Grimm tale: Ashputtel

Grimm tale: Hansel and Gretel

Nightmare before Christmas musical production

Grimm tale: Iron Hans

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Gallery selection of the latest filmSee all videos on the website: www.youtube.com/ishthehaguevids or on the news pages of the www.internationalschoolofthehague.nl.

Grimm tale: Little Red Cap

Grimm tale: The Mouse, The Bird And The Sausage

Grimm tale: The Lady And The Lion

Grimm tale: A Riddling Tale

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Achievements of the whole ISH during the last five years

with a fond farewell to Principal Peter Kotrc

to

2012

From

2007

2010

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2010

CIS Accreditation

The Council of International Schools (CIS) is the largest association worldwide of and for these types of schools and in January 2010, ISH received its Accreditation Award status. The school was viewed very positively with commendations including:

The ISH community for developing the new Mission Statement which articulates an ambitious set of objectives for the school. The Administration for providing support for Language A development through a comprehensive Mother Tongue programme. The Head and Executive Director for restoring stability to the financial situation of ISH. The Board for providing an impressive campus that has permitted the school to evolve. The students and teachers for producing a variety of publications which demonstrate a high level of social responsibility.

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Developing the school..20

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Dear Peter,

thank you for all of your

time and input on the further

development of our school.

I am sure that the experience

you accumulated during those

five years will be a valuable

escort and guide in your next

career steps.I wish you all

the best.

Ioannis, SAL Maths

MATHEMATICS

KANGAROO COMPETITIONS

INTERNATIONAL

JUNIOR AND SENIOR

COMPETITIONS

2011

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2011

IT development and community

IT teaching staff in school also help promote IT in the curriculum

International Days

The International Day at the International School of The

Hague means travelling around the world in one afternoon.

The day starts with a flag parade displaying many of our

106 nationalities. The International Food Fair provides much

delicious eating while watching entertaining performances.

With sport activities, a used book sale charity fundraiser

and folktales told in many different languages, there are

games and fun for all ages.

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2010

2010

Differentiation

spurring growth with

inclusive education,

differentiation. ISH as a Study Centre offering an MA

in Education in partnership with the

University of Bath.

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2010

Learning Support and Counselling - Health

Developing the Learning

Support and Counselling

Centre alongside the

Health Office and the

Challenger Project for

talented students. School

Counselling Information

for young people

Health Services at the

International School of

the Hague aims to foster

the health and education

success of the students

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The Challenger Project - challenging the minds of tomorrow.A weekly programme for talented students with a wide age range, making more

interaction, cooperation possible. with high-level workshop presenters teaching the students and coordinated by Yarona van der Horst, a former head of a school for

gifted students in Tel Aviv, the programme has been highly successful in its first year of operation - 2012. The following are quotes from some of the students who took part in the

programme:

dear sir,

the challenger project has been an enlighteninng experience that

has allowed all those involved to expand and open their minds. the

expansion of many interconnected and creative minds.

sincerely, the challenger students.

quotes about the project

- ‘amazing opportunity’ - ‘thoroughly enjoyable’ - ‘wonderfully

exhilirating’ - ‘i believe the process will benefit me in the future’

The Challenger Project

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Thank you for the past 3

wonderful school years. We

wish you all the best in your

new assignment and home.

Hopefully one day our roads

cross again.

Family De Vriese Romi and

Nicholas

Celebrating success, annual ISH Awards

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2009

university of leiden

confucius institute

Following the successful

pilot of offering Mandarin

Chinese lessons after school,

The International School of

The Hague has become one of

the hundreds of Confucius

Classrooms in 104 countries

world-wide.

Foundations for future education

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Dear Peter,

To me you represent all the good

traits of a true educationalist:

your clear devotion to making

21st century education work for

our students will stay with me as

a great example of what leadership

in international schools should be

about.

Katrin Fox

(Deputy Head Upper School)

True educationalist

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2009 ISH fundraisingAll five year 9 mentor groups were busy fundraising for this worthy cause. Right up to the very last

minute of donating funds for the Class4Life competition, they were organising fundraising events. They have done silly sponsor walks,

swim4life, sold bracelets at MUNISH, sold cookies during the PTS conferences, have done a Sunday breakfast service and

numerous bake sales. 9E won ‘Action of the Week’ for which they will get Walibi World tickets. Before the Halloween party, people had their nails painted. ‘The Dance4Life Drill’ dance happened

at the Halloween Party, at an expat market where the Mayor of The Hague attended as well. Selling chewing gum when exception to the rules was made for ‘chewing for charity’, face painting

and even dying hair were among the activities undertaken. Three of the five classes were amongst the top 20 of classes fundraising

throughout the Netherlands, totalling more than EUROS 5240 raised.

2009WorldAids

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2009 ISH fundraising

2009Oxfam

Thank you to everyone involved in the Oxfam Trailfinders Project!WoW!!

The walkers team of teachers Dave Gould, Val Cairncross, Michelle Scherrer and CarrieStockwell crossed the finishing line in 27 hours

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2010 Haiti

During the months following the earthquake which hit Haiti in January of 2010, the ISH Community pulled

together to raise funds for the Malteser Help Organisation. The motor behind

ISHelpsHaiti, Jutta Clarke, raised an amount close to 8000,- Euros which was used to provide basic medical care for approx. 75 000 people in the area

of Leogane. One important aspect of their work is to secure support for a sustainable period while the country is working on

reconstructing the infrastructure. Focus here is on healthcare including maintaining hospitals.

For a flashback to the ISHHelpsHaiti fundraising events, view previous newsletter issues, in particular the Benefit concert, holiday raffle and auction of the quilt made by Anita Westin from the ISH Secondary Grease musical

production costume leftovers!

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Remembering Malcolm

In february 2010, prof. dr. Malcolm Davies passed away. He was

our Subject Area Leader for the Arts, Director of the ISH Music

school, Professor at the University of Leiden but first and foremost

a popular teacher of Music and respected colleague. In tribute to

some aspects of his rich life, a memorial concert is held annually

in the newly named Malcolm Davies Auditorium. He will not be

forgotten: he did not just work here, he was an educator in the best

sense of the work, leading his students to enjoy and practice music.

Our choirs, orchestra, bands and the over 200 weekly individual

music lessons, held here at ISH, were based on Malcolm’s initiative.

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2007

5.

COMMUNICATION

ISH Open Space meetings at

the start of a school year,

giving all stakeholders the

opportunity for input. Whole

School Assemblies, house

system and student, staff and

parent newsletters.

Open Space & Communication

MAD DRESS DAY

Another Emergency

fundraising success -

ISH students and staff

raising astounding amounts

for disaster fund charities.

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Open door & support

2007

Dear Peter,

Thank you so much for your

Physical Education & after

school activities support

at the international School

of the Hague! On behalf

of the PE Department and

the Athletic Director, Loes

Bekkers, Ana Margueirat,

Karen Maree, Mike Heseltine,

Chantal Maaswinkel and

Simon Herbert

...More about Peter

‘Professionalism and integrity

much appreciated’

‘special thanks for all the

mun support’

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2011

2011


2011JapanThe earthquake disaster and tsunami which struck Japan on March 11, 2011 brought with it a heartfelt wish in the ISH

community to donate to the relief fund and show that our thoughts are with the people of Japan. To this aim, the Parents Association organised the sale of ‘Japan, we care’ t-shirts amongst other fundraising activities. Donations to the Red

Cross were €3913 and KLM matched the donated amount making the total amount donated to Japan as €7826.

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2011

2011KIKA

On November 6, 2011, ISH P.E. teacher Chantal Maaswinkel ran the New York Marathon with a purpose. Having succeeded in reaching her goal of raising over EUR 10,000 for KIKA, the children’s cancer charity, she was one of 135 runners who

together raised over a million Euros for KIKA! Congratulations to all!

Sunday September 11, 2011 kicked off the fundraising in the school when ISH held a KIKA fundraising run at the same time as enjoying a welcome

picnic with the added bonus of an Information Fair. Chantal ran the New York Marathon in 3 hours 67 minutes

and 33 seconds. (We won’t mention she ran faster than the legendary goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar!)


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Learning is the heart...

2012

2011

2011Pakistan

Thanks from 344 students in Jehangira, Pakistan include a personally signed banner in the post to the International School of The Hague.

Since the floods peaked in this area of Pakistan in August 2010, a number of fundraising initiatives have helped these students in various ways.

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ISH Fundraising continues

2012

2012Go

India

For the Science service trip to Kodai, Tamil Nedu, India fundraising reached €3600 (including €1700 from MUNISH), with lots of donations of toothpaste,

toothbrushes and children’s picture books for us to take.A Valentine bake sale and bags made in India available in various colours-

red, sea green, hot pink, royal blue, violet were sold.

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2012

ISH is currently awaiting

the Dutch Eko green

flag status having gained

silver flag status for it’s

energy saving drives and

sustainable educational

input

Green Space & car-free campus

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Dear Peter, Firstly many congratulations on your appointment as CEO of

Brandenburg School, Berlin. Each school has its challenges and with your

vast experience and knowledge of international education, you will lead

the school with passion and vigour. I am sure you leave ISH with a heavy

heart as you have seen the school grow and improve in a great many areas

throughout your time at the helm. As the incoming Principal, I can only

thank you for all that you have put in place and a perfect platform from

which to continue our educational success. On a personal level, you have

been so open and helpful in the transition, especially during my recent

visit and my numerous emails! On behalf of the staff of ISH, I can only say:

please come back and visit!

The handover

2012

With best wishes for the future to you and

your wife,

david butcher

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Leaving the beach...We will miss you greatly in The Hague

Good Luck Peter

Heel veel succes gewenst voor je toekomst.

...to a house with a gardenWe wish you all the very best in Berlin!

Wijndaelerduin 12554 BX The HagueThe NetherlandsTel: + 31 (0) 70 328 1450

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