On Wednesday, 07 June, an exceptional “vernissage” was held outdoors in the amphitheatre of the playground behind the International School of Luxembourg on the Geeseknäppchen Campus. All of the students in the Lower School, more than 350 children aged 3-11, were sitting with their teachers and classmates on mats and blankets that had been arranged on the tarmac. Many parents and other members of the school community had positioned themselves on the stone seats of the amphitheatre. Vocal and instrumental musicians were ready to perform. Poems were to be read and songs sung. Roman speeches, reports of an archaeological dig, and even a fashion show were also on the programme. The sun was shining and the anticipation was palpable. All of this for the unveiling of the Lower School Mosaic, a sensational, large-scale, permanent work of art created by all of the Grade 2, 3 and 4 students under the direction of Lower School art teacher Outi Stauffer.

The June unveiling was the culmination of an idea that had germinated about a year before during a discussion that took place between Ms Stauffer and second grade teacher Martin Jack following his class’s study of the ancient Romans. “The starting point was the concept of integration. I have a strong belief in the connection between art and social studies. Just look at art and you can read the history of mankind. Art shows the values and the thoughts of people at the time they lived,” related Ms Stauffer.

In the autumn of 2005, permission for the project was granted by the school administration, a budget was approved, and Ms Stauffer began looking for an outside expert who could provide not only the necessary technical expertise to create the mosaic and mount it on the wall of the amphitheatre, but also an extra pair of hands during those moments when she would need to focus her attention on the students. Marleen Lacroix, a Belgian artist based in Bertrange

who has developed a passion for mosaic over the last several years, joined the project. Preliminary plans were made with Marleen and approved by the participating class teachers and the work began.

The point of departure was the second grade study of the ancient Romans. Indeed the second grade classes had the largest involvement in the project which also integrated their study of birds and migration as the theme of the mosaic. Two full days were devoted to putting the tiles together and the children worked “like Roman slaves” along with many parent volunteers who came in to help. Grade 3 became involved, creating the border which was linked to their unit of study on patterns. Grade 4 created a smaller, vertically orientated mosaic, mounted on the wall to the left of the larger one, which related to their study of symbolism in art and social studies. Migration, team, home, caring, diversity and reaching your goal are the themes of the student-designed symbols.

“What was special about this project was the group focus. Artwork is usually about individual expression, but this was not the case with the mosaic. Students learned teamwork and long-term planning. A limited number of designs were chosen: one person did the drawing; a second worked on the colour scheme and still others actually prepared and placed the tiles. The idea that nobody could do this all alone was constantly reinforced throughout the project,” Ms Stauffer explained. “The theme of the mosaic, migration, is also particularly appropriate for international school students. It ties in with their reality,” she concluded.

A Very Special Vernissage

Partnership Profile

summer 2006

Outi Stauffer&

Marleen Lacroix

Lower School Art teacher Outi Stauffer was looking for help. With a big idea and approval from the school administration, she needed a mosaic expert in order to bring the project to fruition. An Internet search led her to Marleen Lacroix, a local artist with a background in graphic design. Ms Lacroix discovered a passion for mosaic a few years ago. She holds the distinction of being Luxembourg’s first mosaiste to be officially recognized by the Chambre des Métiers.

“This was to be a permanent work of art, not a temporary display. We needed to get it right. Someone had to check the flow of the work as it progressed. The challenge was to organize the 120 children, ages 7-10, who were involved. Each new group that arrived to do their part needed to learn the techniques and how to use the tools. If they got stuck and needed help, they needed it right away,” explained Ms Stauffer.

“It was exciting to work with the students,” Ms Lacroix added, “although I was a bit afraid at first when Outi told me how old they were. But the children were wonderful, they behaved very well and they were very enthusiastic. It went quite smoothly with them thanks to Outi’s organization and to the help of the mothers who volunteered.” Both Ms Stauffer and Ms Lacroix emphasized the necessity of parent support for a project like this. “The extra hands were important; we couldn’t have done it without them.”

In fact, the work went so well that it took less time than originally planned for the children to finish their part. When it was time to mount the mosaic on the wall, however, they were less lucky: the capricious spring weather caused several delays!

Reflecting on her role in the project, Ms Lacroix concluded, “I have a very lonely profession; I am usually alone in my studio. Here I was always working with the children, really working together as a team. The children were very mature for their age and well-prepared. I was very pleasantly surprised.”

For more information on Marleen Lacroix’s mosaic work, visit her website at http://www.mosaic.lu.

Teamwork was the name of the game whether students were planning the designs, sorting tiles or gluing them to the plastic netting (above and below). Students collaborated constantly during all aspects of the project to get the job done. All students in grades 2, 3 and 4 took part in the construction of the mosaic.

Marleen Lacroix and Outi Stauffer take a break from putting the finishing touches on the mosaic.

summer 2006 - issue twenty-two

summer 2006

inthisissue:

LowerSchoolMosaicVernissage

ESLintheMainstreamatISL

MiddleSchoolSpringConcert

SecondLeirPrizeAwarded

MayorSpeaksatGraduation

Classof2006

PartnershipProfile:

OutiStauffer&MarleenLacroix

1

2

2

3

3

3

4

The Lower School Mosaic

Students, teachers and parents looked on with interest as the ceremony unfolded. The mosaic was finally unveiled at the end of the programme.

The second graders (above) worked “like Roman slaves” for two full days to put the mosaic pieces together. At left, Marleen Lacroix afixes the students’ work to the wall outside.

Lower School art teacher Outi Stauffer teamed up with local mosaic artist Marleen Lacroix and over 120 students to create a stunning work of art at ISL

Congratulations to the Class of 2006Front Row, Left to Right: Helene Ganer, Amy O’Connor, Emma Drews, Vittorio Tomasi, Ben Gathercole, Ryan Shakespeare, Abhimanyu Krishna, Dustin Schmidt Second Row: Melodie Dex, Désirée Akimoto, Marina Apelbaum, Linda Sundgren, Malin Lindström, Tabea Schwark, Emily Sanderson, Kelsey Harbour, Alex Scott-Perry, Michail Iampolski Third Row: Haysam Thornhill, Lukas Vetrovec, Linn Engesæth, Matthew Porter, Emily Underwood, Christine Johansen, Lina Berg, Chris Lilyblad, Adrian Green, Damla Toker, Serdzan Arnautovic Back Row: Caitlin Odum, Stewart Reichling, Julie Kremer, Stephanie Otto, Felipe Schrieberg, Alua Mühlenbach, Sharon Kininsberg, Eleanor West, Maxime Rischard, Araminta Horwood, Jasmine Danesh, Dominic Whicher, Patrick Tunney Not pictured: Victoria Perweiler, Alain Lau

The auditorium of the Conservatoire de Musique de la Ville de Luxembourg was nearly filled to capacity for the International School of Luxembourg’s annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, 10 June. A record 44 students received their ISL High School Diplomas.

Luxembourg mayor Paul Helminger offered the graduation address. He elucidated the particular challenges today’s graduates face due to ongoing global issues. He also highlighted the challenges schools face in light of the dramatic increase in the flow of information and the simultaneous decay of information in today’s world.

Musical interludes during the ceremony were offered by graduating senior vocalists Melodie Dex and Caitlin Odum and by Felipe Schrieberg, who regaled the audience with two classical guitar solos. The programme was rounded out by student speakers Eleanor West and Amy O’Connor, elected by their peers and by their teachers, respectively. A reception for graduates, their families, faculty, schoolmates and friends was held immediately following the ceremony.

Grade 11 student Priyanka Verma was awarded the second annual Henry J. Leir Prize from the Leir Center Luxembourg- Clark University (LCL- CU) for her essay, Commentary on the Opening of Zola’s Germinal. Priyanka joined ISL in 2001 when she and her family moved to Luxembourg. She belongs to the ISL Honour Society and is active in the Upper School Student Council, the Debate Group and the ISL Global Issues Network Group.

The Leir prize is awarded to an eleventh grade student for an essay in English. Entries are solicited from eligible students and the winner is chosen by a committee of ISL faculty under the auspices of the ISL Humanities Department. Priyanka’s essay was chosen from amongst seven other entrees. “The competition was rather tough for the prize this year; it was indeed a very difficult final decision,” noted Upper School Principal Nicki Crush.

Dr Sunhee Kim Gertz, Co-Director of the Leir Luxembourg Program-Clark University, presented the award and €500 prize to Priyanka at the close of the annual Upper School induction ceremony of the ISL Honour Society in June.

For more information about the Henry J. Leir Luxembourg Program, visit their website at http://www.clarku.edu/offices/leir/.

Clark University Awards Second Leir Prize

Priyanka Verma and Dr Sunhee Kim Gertz

Luxembourg Mayor Paul Helminger Speaks at ISL Graduation Ceremony

Faculty Learn Strategies for Teaching Second Language Students with ESL in the Mainstream ESL in the Mainstream is a highly successful Australian professional development programme for teachers. It aims to “enhance understanding of the language-related needs of learners from non-English speaking backgrounds and provide ways of meeting those needs.” The programme is founded on the premise that students’ diverse backgrounds should be valued and utilized as a learning resource. The programme is based on best teaching practices and supports learning throughout the curriculum.

Explaining the rationale for implementing ESL in the Mainstream training at ISL, Upper School Academic Coordinator Tony Jones explained, “Sixty percent of our students have a native language other than English. This percentage increases each year and follows a worldwide trend for international schools. However, the majority of these students are simply too strong for a regular ESL programme. The task then is to address their language needs while we still deliver the ‘mainstream’ academic programme. The course gives teachers the strategies to do this and these strategies are frankly good practice for all students, non-native and native speakers alike. Our goal is to have the entire staff trained in ESL in the Mainstream by 2008.”

The school is well on its way to achieving this goal. Lower School teachers Belynda Featherstone and Jo Garrahy, along with Upper School teacher Annette Schweifler, joined Mr Jones in completing the training to become licensed ESL in the Mainstream tutors during the spring of 2005. This meant that the school was able to run four separate Teacher Development Courses, from November through April this academic year: one for Early Years, one for Lower School, and two for Upper School teachers. About a dozen teachers took part in each course meaning that more than half the staff has already been trained.

The commitment of time was considerable, both for those who trained as tutors and taught the courses, as well as those teachers who took part as ‘students.’ “In order to support this ongoing programme of professional development across the whole school, the two days earmarked for professional development were scheduled as four half-day afternoon sessions and these were devoted to ESL in the Mainstream training,” explained Lower School Principal Jaime Roth.

The ESL in the Mainstream course consists of 25 hours of workshops coupled with another 25 hours of outside reading and homework. Topics covered include identifying the educational needs of second language learners, assisting students from non-English backgrounds with reading and writing, the importance of oral language, implementing a culturally inclusive curriculum and working collaboratively.

“I think the quintessential aspect to the running of the course at ISL was the chance for teachers from the various disciplines and grade levels to meet, discuss academic issues and practices, and hear from one another. This afforded staff opportunities to find out more about one another’s expertise and experiences,” tutor Annette Schweifler told us. Many participating faculty agreed that the “practical emphasis on teachers running the programme activities in the context of their own classrooms and having the opportunity to discuss these activities with their colleagues is a real strength of ESL in the Mainstream.”

“Participants have expressed satisfaction with this programme not only because of the substance of the course, but also because of the collegial exchange that ensued. I am confident that our ESL students will benefit from the staff’s efforts,” summed up ISL Director Clayton Lewis.

summer 2006 issue 22

thepartnershipisapublicationofthe

InternationalSchoolofLuxembourga.s.b.l.

• C O N T R I B U T O R S •

ClaytonLewis,DirectorMarianAldred,CommunicationsCoordinatorTonyJones,USAcademicCoordinatorOutiStauffer,LSArtTeacher

• C O N T a C T I N f O R M a T I O N •a d d R e S S C O R R e C T I O N S

a d M I S S I O N S I N f O R M a T I O N

InternationalSchoolofLuxembourgCampusGeesseknäppchen

36,boulevardPierreDupongL-1430Luxembourg

GrandDuchyofLuxembourg

phone: (+352)260440fax: (+352)26044704email: information@islux.luweb: www.islux.lu

ISLbrochuresaswellasthepartnershipnewsletterareavailablefreeofcharge.

Middle School Spring Performance: A Weather Medley of Live Music and Fun Facts

Early in June the entire Middle School treated the ISL Community to two evenings of live music and fun facts related to the theme of weather. Nearly 160 students were involved in the production. More than half of them performed solos, in both song and verse. The musical accompaniment was live, under the direction of Middle School Choir Director Victoria Hurd on the piano, with students and teachers very capably forming the pit orchestra. Ms Hurd explained her choice of “weather” as a focal point for the performance, “The range of music that has been composed on the theme of weather is astounding, and a lot of it is just fun to sing. The kids will all hear these songs again in the future, in one venue or another. Knowing the lyrics, as well as the melodies, has enhanced their world of music, and will enrich their lives.”

Luxembourg Mayor Paul Helminger

Congratulations to the Class of 2006Front Row, Left to Right: Helene Ganer, Amy O’Connor, Emma Drews, Vittorio Tomasi, Ben Gathercole, Ryan Shakespeare, Abhimanyu Krishna, Dustin Schmidt Second Row: Melodie Dex, Désirée Akimoto, Marina Apelbaum, Linda Sundgren, Malin Lindström, Tabea Schwark, Emily Sanderson, Kelsey Harbour, Alex Scott-Perry, Michail Iampolski Third Row: Haysam Thornhill, Lukas Vetrovec, Linn Engesæth, Matthew Porter, Emily Underwood, Christine Johansen, Lina Berg, Chris Lilyblad, Adrian Green, Damla Toker, Serdzan Arnautovic Back Row: Caitlin Odum, Stewart Reichling, Julie Kremer, Stephanie Otto, Felipe Schrieberg, Alua Mühlenbach, Sharon Kininsberg, Eleanor West, Maxime Rischard, Araminta Horwood, Jasmine Danesh, Dominic Whicher, Patrick Tunney Not pictured: Victoria Perweiler, Alain Lau

The auditorium of the Conservatoire de Musique de la Ville de Luxembourg was nearly filled to capacity for the International School of Luxembourg’s annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, 10 June. A record 44 students received their ISL High School Diplomas.

Luxembourg mayor Paul Helminger offered the graduation address. He elucidated the particular challenges today’s graduates face due to ongoing global issues. He also highlighted the challenges schools face in light of the dramatic increase in the flow of information and the simultaneous decay of information in today’s world.

Musical interludes during the ceremony were offered by graduating senior vocalists Melodie Dex and Caitlin Odum and by Felipe Schrieberg, who regaled the audience with two classical guitar solos. The programme was rounded out by student speakers Eleanor West and Amy O’Connor, elected by their peers and by their teachers, respectively. A reception for graduates, their families, faculty, schoolmates and friends was held immediately following the ceremony.

Grade 11 student Priyanka Verma was awarded the second annual Henry J. Leir Prize from the Leir Center Luxembourg- Clark University (LCL- CU) for her essay, Commentary on the Opening of Zola’s Germinal. Priyanka joined ISL in 2001 when she and her family moved to Luxembourg. She belongs to the ISL Honour Society and is active in the Upper School Student Council, the Debate Group and the ISL Global Issues Network Group.

The Leir prize is awarded to an eleventh grade student for an essay in English. Entries are solicited from eligible students and the winner is chosen by a committee of ISL faculty under the auspices of the ISL Humanities Department. Priyanka’s essay was chosen from amongst seven other entrees. “The competition was rather tough for the prize this year; it was indeed a very difficult final decision,” noted Upper School Principal Nicki Crush.

Dr Sunhee Kim Gertz, Co-Director of the Leir Luxembourg Program-Clark University, presented the award and €500 prize to Priyanka at the close of the annual Upper School induction ceremony of the ISL Honour Society in June.

For more information about the Henry J. Leir Luxembourg Program, visit their website at http://www.clarku.edu/offices/leir/.

Clark University Awards Second Leir Prize

Priyanka Verma and Dr Sunhee Kim Gertz

Luxembourg Mayor Paul Helminger Speaks at ISL Graduation Ceremony

Faculty Learn Strategies for Teaching Second Language Students with ESL in the Mainstream ESL in the Mainstream is a highly successful Australian professional development programme for teachers. It aims to “enhance understanding of the language-related needs of learners from non-English speaking backgrounds and provide ways of meeting those needs.” The programme is founded on the premise that students’ diverse backgrounds should be valued and utilized as a learning resource. The programme is based on best teaching practices and supports learning throughout the curriculum.

Explaining the rationale for implementing ESL in the Mainstream training at ISL, Upper School Academic Coordinator Tony Jones explained, “Sixty percent of our students have a native language other than English. This percentage increases each year and follows a worldwide trend for international schools. However, the majority of these students are simply too strong for a regular ESL programme. The task then is to address their language needs while we still deliver the ‘mainstream’ academic programme. The course gives teachers the strategies to do this and these strategies are frankly good practice for all students, non-native and native speakers alike. Our goal is to have the entire staff trained in ESL in the Mainstream by 2008.”

The school is well on its way to achieving this goal. Lower School teachers Belynda Featherstone and Jo Garrahy, along with Upper School teacher Annette Schweifler, joined Mr Jones in completing the training to become licensed ESL in the Mainstream tutors during the spring of 2005. This meant that the school was able to run four separate Teacher Development Courses, from November through April this academic year: one for Early Years, one for Lower School, and two for Upper School teachers. About a dozen teachers took part in each course meaning that more than half the staff has already been trained.

The commitment of time was considerable, both for those who trained as tutors and taught the courses, as well as those teachers who took part as ‘students.’ “In order to support this ongoing programme of professional development across the whole school, the two days earmarked for professional development were scheduled as four half-day afternoon sessions and these were devoted to ESL in the Mainstream training,” explained Lower School Principal Jaime Roth.

The ESL in the Mainstream course consists of 25 hours of workshops coupled with another 25 hours of outside reading and homework. Topics covered include identifying the educational needs of second language learners, assisting students from non-English backgrounds with reading and writing, the importance of oral language, implementing a culturally inclusive curriculum and working collaboratively.

“I think the quintessential aspect to the running of the course at ISL was the chance for teachers from the various disciplines and grade levels to meet, discuss academic issues and practices, and hear from one another. This afforded staff opportunities to find out more about one another’s expertise and experiences,” tutor Annette Schweifler told us. Many participating faculty agreed that the “practical emphasis on teachers running the programme activities in the context of their own classrooms and having the opportunity to discuss these activities with their colleagues is a real strength of ESL in the Mainstream.”

“Participants have expressed satisfaction with this programme not only because of the substance of the course, but also because of the collegial exchange that ensued. I am confident that our ESL students will benefit from the staff’s efforts,” summed up ISL Director Clayton Lewis.

summer 2006 issue 22

thepartnershipisapublicationofthe

InternationalSchoolofLuxembourga.s.b.l.

• C O N T R I B U T O R S •

ClaytonLewis,DirectorMarianAldred,CommunicationsCoordinatorTonyJones,USAcademicCoordinatorOutiStauffer,LSArtTeacher

• C O N T a C T I N f O R M a T I O N •a d d R e S S C O R R e C T I O N S

a d M I S S I O N S I N f O R M a T I O N

InternationalSchoolofLuxembourgCampusGeesseknäppchen

36,boulevardPierreDupongL-1430Luxembourg

GrandDuchyofLuxembourg

phone: (+352)260440fax: (+352)26044704email: information@islux.luweb: www.islux.lu

ISLbrochuresaswellasthepartnershipnewsletterareavailablefreeofcharge.

Middle School Spring Performance: A Weather Medley of Live Music and Fun Facts

Early in June the entire Middle School treated the ISL Community to two evenings of live music and fun facts related to the theme of weather. Nearly 160 students were involved in the production. More than half of them performed solos, in both song and verse. The musical accompaniment was live, under the direction of Middle School Choir Director Victoria Hurd on the piano, with students and teachers very capably forming the pit orchestra. Ms Hurd explained her choice of “weather” as a focal point for the performance, “The range of music that has been composed on the theme of weather is astounding, and a lot of it is just fun to sing. The kids will all hear these songs again in the future, in one venue or another. Knowing the lyrics, as well as the melodies, has enhanced their world of music, and will enrich their lives.”

Luxembourg Mayor Paul Helminger

On Wednesday, 07 June, an exceptional “vernissage” was held outdoors in the amphitheatre of the playground behind the International School of Luxembourg on the Geeseknäppchen Campus. All of the students in the Lower School, more than 350 children aged 3-11, were sitting with their teachers and classmates on mats and blankets that had been arranged on the tarmac. Many parents and other members of the school community had positioned themselves on the stone seats of the amphitheatre. Vocal and instrumental musicians were ready to perform. Poems were to be read and songs sung. Roman speeches, reports of an archaeological dig, and even a fashion show were also on the programme. The sun was shining and the anticipation was palpable. All of this for the unveiling of the Lower School Mosaic, a sensational, large-scale, permanent work of art created by all of the Grade 2, 3 and 4 students under the direction of Lower School art teacher Outi Stauffer.

The June unveiling was the culmination of an idea that had germinated about a year before during a discussion that took place between Ms Stauffer and second grade teacher Martin Jack following his class’s study of the ancient Romans. “The starting point was the concept of integration. I have a strong belief in the connection between art and social studies. Just look at art and you can read the history of mankind. Art shows the values and the thoughts of people at the time they lived,” related Ms Stauffer.

In the autumn of 2005, permission for the project was granted by the school administration, a budget was approved, and Ms Stauffer began looking for an outside expert who could provide not only the necessary technical expertise to create the mosaic and mount it on the wall of the amphitheatre, but also an extra pair of hands during those moments when she would need to focus her attention on the students. Marleen Lacroix, a Belgian artist based in Bertrange

who has developed a passion for mosaic over the last several years, joined the project. Preliminary plans were made with Marleen and approved by the participating class teachers and the work began.

The point of departure was the second grade study of the ancient Romans. Indeed the second grade classes had the largest involvement in the project which also integrated their study of birds and migration as the theme of the mosaic. Two full days were devoted to putting the tiles together and the children worked “like Roman slaves” along with many parent volunteers who came in to help. Grade 3 became involved, creating the border which was linked to their unit of study on patterns. Grade 4 created a smaller, vertically orientated mosaic, mounted on the wall to the left of the larger one, which related to their study of symbolism in art and social studies. Migration, team, home, caring, diversity and reaching your goal are the themes of the student-designed symbols.

“What was special about this project was the group focus. Artwork is usually about individual expression, but this was not the case with the mosaic. Students learned teamwork and long-term planning. A limited number of designs were chosen: one person did the drawing; a second worked on the colour scheme and still others actually prepared and placed the tiles. The idea that nobody could do this all alone was constantly reinforced throughout the project,” Ms Stauffer explained. “The theme of the mosaic, migration, is also particularly appropriate for international school students. It ties in with their reality,” she concluded.

A Very Special Vernissage

Partnership Profile

summer 2006

Outi Stauffer&

Marleen Lacroix

Lower School Art teacher Outi Stauffer was looking for help. With a big idea and approval from the school administration, she needed a mosaic expert in order to bring the project to fruition. An Internet search led her to Marleen Lacroix, a local artist with a background in graphic design. Ms Lacroix discovered a passion for mosaic a few years ago. She holds the distinction of being Luxembourg’s first mosaiste to be officially recognized by the Chambre des Métiers.

“This was to be a permanent work of art, not a temporary display. We needed to get it right. Someone had to check the flow of the work as it progressed. The challenge was to organize the 120 children, ages 7-10, who were involved. Each new group that arrived to do their part needed to learn the techniques and how to use the tools. If they got stuck and needed help, they needed it right away,” explained Ms Stauffer.

“It was exciting to work with the students,” Ms Lacroix added, “although I was a bit afraid at first when Outi told me how old they were. But the children were wonderful, they behaved very well and they were very enthusiastic. It went quite smoothly with them thanks to Outi’s organization and to the help of the mothers who volunteered.” Both Ms Stauffer and Ms Lacroix emphasized the necessity of parent support for a project like this. “The extra hands were important; we couldn’t have done it without them.”

In fact, the work went so well that it took less time than originally planned for the children to finish their part. When it was time to mount the mosaic on the wall, however, they were less lucky: the capricious spring weather caused several delays!

Reflecting on her role in the project, Ms Lacroix concluded, “I have a very lonely profession; I am usually alone in my studio. Here I was always working with the children, really working together as a team. The children were very mature for their age and well-prepared. I was very pleasantly surprised.”

For more information on Marleen Lacroix’s mosaic work, visit her website at http://www.mosaic.lu.

Teamwork was the name of the game whether students were planning the designs, sorting tiles or gluing them to the plastic netting (above and below). Students collaborated constantly during all aspects of the project to get the job done. All students in grades 2, 3 and 4 took part in the construction of the mosaic.

Marleen Lacroix and Outi Stauffer take a break from putting the finishing touches on the mosaic.

summer 2006 - issue twenty-two

summer 2006

inthisissue:

LowerSchoolMosaicVernissage

ESLintheMainstreamatISL

MiddleSchoolSpringConcert

SecondLeirPrizeAwarded

MayorSpeaksatGraduation

Classof2006

PartnershipProfile:

OutiStauffer&MarleenLacroix

1

2

2

3

3

3

4

The Lower School Mosaic

Students, teachers and parents looked on with interest as the ceremony unfolded. The mosaic was finally unveiled at the end of the programme.

The second graders (above) worked “like Roman slaves” for two full days to put the mosaic pieces together. At left, Marleen Lacroix afixes the students’ work to the wall outside.

Lower School art teacher Outi Stauffer teamed up with local mosaic artist Marleen Lacroix and over 120 students to create a stunning work of art at ISL