by editor on 2010/03/10
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British educators and parents have been talking to representatives from Internationella Engelska Skolan (International English Schools) about the IES model and whether it could work in the UK.
Last week IES CEO Peter Fyles, Deputy Managing Director Emily Odelberg and Head of Academics Damian Brunker visited the UK to introduce the IES model.
IES in Svenska Dagbladet on Tuesday
Swedish newspaper
SvD ran an article covering their visit on Tuesday.
British interest in International English Schools
The Brits seem very interested in the Swedish independent (friskolor) system. Last month, Jon Buscall, IEG’s Communications Officer, wrote about Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet in The Times.
by editor on 2010/03/10
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March 10, 1932 was The Grand Opening of the first school at Allhelgonagatn 4. Back then it was known as Katarina Real.
Although we’ve only been there two years (after eight years in Gubbängen), it feels like home!
Happy Birthday to our building!
Allhelgonagatan 4, Stockholm
by editor on 2010/03/09
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Mary Georgis and Dr Benedikz
Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet was pleased to welcome Mary Georgis from
The Ethel Walker School, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
Ms Georgis, who teaches History at what is one of the US’s most outstanding independent day and boarding schools, spent the day talking to teachers and staff, participating in classes and generally getting to know the school.
Ms Georgis’s visit was part of a trip to Europe where she is visiting a number of schools including IES Sundsvall to learn more about education outside the US.
“It is inspiring to meet educators who are highly professional and dedicated to the teaching profession like Ms Georgis,” said IEGS principal Dr Benedikz. “I enjoyed showing her the school and was delighted to learn something about The Ethel Walker School. I hope this is the beginning of a fruitful relationship between our schools.”
by editor on 2010/03/08
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International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8th, was marked at Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet by the Amnesty Group.
The group encouraged girls and women at the school to come with a scar or cut painted on their face or some other part of their body in recognition that many women around the world are still victims of domestic violence, rape and other atrocities.
“Although this was organised at short notice just before we ended for half-term, I think it’s excellent that the girls are doing something to mark International Women’s Day at IEG,” said Dr Benedikz, principal of IEGS. “It’s inspiring to see them take a stand. Let’s put an end to violence against women around the world.”
by editor on 2010/03/02
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Students raised over SEK 25,000
Last Friday students at Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm raised almost SEK 25,000 for victims of the recent Haiti earthquake by holding back-to-back fundraising events.
At 16:00 the Aula was packed with IEGS students who listened to a variety of performances by school bands
The highlight of the event was a guest appearance by Swedish rapper Swingfly who overcame a few initial technical difficulties to get the whole Aula rocking with Touch and Go.
“It was brilliant that Swingfly could attend,” Mr Maier said. “We were very excited by him coming. It was awesome.”
The students then got their cash out to bid for various items donated by staff including a lab coat signed by the Natural Science Department, an authentic top hat donated by Mr Nicolas, and VIP tickets to a basketball game.
With students feverishly bidding, spurned on by the promise that Mr Maier would shave his head into a mohican if they raised SEK 12,000, some items reached a premium price, much to everyone’s delight.
After the show, the doors were opened to the public and the Aula was once again filled only this time by parents and students from other schools as IEGS students put on a show to raise money for Haiti.
“It’s absolutely amazing that the students raised so much money for charity,” Dr Benedikz said. “I’m thrilled and would like to thank everyone for taking part.”
IEGS hopes to hand the money over to representatives from Médecins Sans Frontières and The Red Cross after half-term.
