The H.I.S. International Fun Fest of 2015 was an opportunity for us as a community to celebrate 15 years of international education and the successful CIS and NEASC accreditation. Thanks to the Staff Working Group for organising the IFF, to the PTG Planning Team and CVCs for ensuring that the finger food buffet had an international flavour and to the school band for bringing music into the celebration. We also thank our guest speakers for their words of encouragement; Becci Wright as a parent at H.I.S., Roberto the Student Council President and Dr Würzner (Heidelberg Mayor/Oberbürgermeister).We were grateful for their good wishes and continued success as we work together as a community to make the H.I.S. students’ school days full of wonderful learning opportunities as well as fun. Kathleen Macdonald
“Let’s celebrate” seemed to be the motto of the H.I.S. Fun Fest this year. The H.I.S. community enjoyed activities and international food together with special guests and friends of the school. Dr Eckart Würzner, Mayor of Heidelberg, congratulated H.I.S. for its achievements over the past years, especially the Accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), which the school was awarded last school year. In his speech he pointed out that parents had made an excellent choice by coming to Heidelberg and sending their children to Heidelberg International School.
After Dr. Würzner’s speech the winner of the Mascot Competition was announced: Congratulations to Nathan and Hannah for their contribution, the “Heidelberg Hedgehog”.
In the H.I.S. Gym, everybody had the chance to try the climbing walls.
At the science booth, students enjoyed making their own “lava lamp mixtures”.
Sumo wrestlers were showing of their muscles in the Gym.
Beards were a must have at the Fun Fest, a visit at the face painting booth was all that was needed to grow one like Herr Bär.
The PTG (Parent Teacher Group) supported several activities and announced the winners of the tombola.
Delicious international food was prepared by parents and enjoyed by everyone. The Tiki Bar served alcohol free juicy long drinks, “bestseller” was the “IB Sunrise”.
A huge thank you to all who helped make the Fun Fest a special event by providing food, supporting the activities, giving speeches, setting up and tidying up. Thank you for “making a difference” on Saturday!
photos: AS text: Kathleen Macdonald & Anke Schumacher