Careers

Last week, the PTA organized a week-long celebration to express gratitude towards our staff (PTA Staff Appreciation Week). It served as a sincere token of appreciation for the unwavering dedication, hard work, and inspiration that our community members consistently provide to our learning environment, benefiting students, parents, and colleagues alike.

Throughout the week, various special gestures were planned exclusively for our staff, generously sponsored by the PTA. These included delightful breakfast treats across all campuses to kickstart Monday morning, personalized thank-you notes, communal lunches on Wednesday across all campuses, and a box of chocolates on Friday. These gestures left our staff feeling truly valued and appreciated!

Last Friday, staff shared their knowledge and expertise at ISP’s internal Learning Forward 2024 Conference. Community members presented on topics from differentiation to AI to exploring Culture Maps to immersive technology all through the theme of the IB Learner Profile. It was a day where staff had the opportunity to choose their learning path.

From fostering inclusive classrooms to leveraging cutting-edge AI tools, the presentations illuminated diverse avenues for enriching the learning experience. As the day unfolded, attendees not only expanded their knowledge but also forged meaningful connections with colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth within the ISP community.

On Thursday evening, visiting workshop facilitator Eric Hudson led an engaging discussion with ISP parents from all three campuses on the topic of artificial intelligence within a school learning community.  

Using the guiding question, "How might we focus on what generative artificial intelligence enables in our schools rather than what it prevents?", Eric began by explaining the rapid rise of powerful generative AI tools, what early research is telling us about student and educator use of AI, and what these tools can and cannot do. Further, he probed the concepts of digital and AI literacy and core competencies of effective use of AI. This then extended to ways in which our learning community might discuss AI with students in the context of learning and wellness.

A very thought-provoking evening for all participants who undoubtedly left thinking about how we all can support our students' learning journey in meaningful ways.

Our incoming head of School, Antoine Delaitre, visited ISP last week to get to know ISP better and to begin building relationships with a range of community members including parents during the Whole School Parent Coffee Morning last Tuesday. All parents were invited to meet with key members of our school community over coffee to catch up about life at ISP and meet Antoine Delaitre on his transition visit. This was also a great opportunity for new families who have recently joined ISP to connect and converse. 

During his visit, Antoine Delaitre engaged in insightful discussions with a range of community members, gaining valuable insights into the curriculum and the learning environment at ISP. As we eagerly anticipate Antoine Delaitre's official start date on July 29, 2024, we look forward to the positive impact his leadership will undoubtedly have on enriching the educational experience for all members of the ISP community.

On Thursday morning of last week, the Mathematics department organized a Kangaroo Maths Competition across all three of our campuses. The competition proceeded seamlessly, drawing approximately 45 students from our Middle School campus and 30 students from our High School campus. In addition, all Grade 5 students actively engaged in the competition at our Primary School campus.

In the coming week, teachers will dispatch the students' answer sheets to Switzerland for evaluation. Anticipated results are expected to arrive sometime in May. We eagerly await the outcomes and look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the participating students!