Category Archives: School Announcements

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Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

We are very pleased to announce that our IB Diploma results for May 2024 have exceeded our expectations.

Our students’ dedication and hard work have paid off, with impressive scores that reflect their commitment to academic excellence. This year, our average score is 35, compared to the global average of 30. This is the highest average of any cohort in H.I.S. history.

Further, more than a third of our DP students have been awarded a bilingual diploma, and over a quarter of our students scored 40 points or higher. In fact, two students tied for the highest score ever achieved at H.I.S.: 43 points. Adding to the list of superlatives achieved by the Class of 2024, more top scores in Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay were awarded to this cohort than to any other in the history of H.I.S.

Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, said: “It is always an honour to congratulate IB graduates on all their achievements, and this year their results are nothing short of praiseworthy. From the beginning, the IB has been providing an international, holistic education to inspire future leaders and peace builders. This cohort has demonstrated this commitment, and I am delighted to see so many of them moving confidently on to the next chapter of their lives equipped with the future-ready skills and compassion that define IB learners.”

WL

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Water Poster Competition

First Prize Awarded to H.I.S. Students

Two MYP German classes took part in a competition organised by Heidelberg iT, a local company. The competition was open to students from schools in Heidelberg and to students of the SRH university.

The goal of the competition was to raise awareness for the importance of water in our world. Students entering the competition had to create a poster addressing this topic in a creative way.

Our participating students produced posters on their own or in groups. Two H.I.S. student groups received an invitation to the award ceremony on the 22nd of March, World Water Day 2024, at the Heidelberg iT location in Pfaffengrund. With their posters “Neckar – Nahrung” and “Lass Wasser fließen, lass Leben sprießen” two groups of students won first prize.

“Neckar – Nahrung” pictures Heidelberg with and without water. Congratulations to Francesca, Noah, Alex, Hengija and Pablo!

“Lass Wasser fließen, Lass Leben sprießen” addresses the importance of water in a very poetic way and features a poem written by Dunsin.  Congratulations to Isabella, Dunsin and Bautista!

Both groups got a certificate and tickets for a basketball game of the MLP Academics Heidelberg.

BK

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Dig, Set, Spike!

Congratulations to the H.I.S. Volleyball teams who participated in the Heidelberg school championships just before Spring Break.

All of the students played really well during the tournament. The Grade 9 and Grade 10 boys’ team achieved 4th place overall, and the Grade 9 and Grade 10 Girls’ team won the silver medal finishing 2nd in their competition.

Well Done everyone!

JK

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Support World Food Day 2023

PYP and MYP Poster Competition

Support World Food Day 16 October 2023 by taking part in a poster competition.

If you are in the PYP create a poster in school on ‘The importance of saving water’.

If you are in the MYP create a poster to raise awareness for ‘The future challenges and solutions of the world in managing water’.

Submit your entry to your class teacher or homeroom teacher by 27 November. Your poster should be engaging, informative and thought provoking. The winners will be presented in a school assembly. The winning posters will be shown on the screen in the school foyer.

JK