International School Parent Magazine - Spring 2024
Welcome to the first edition of the International School Parent Magazine for 2024. We hope that you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Spring is a wonderful time – the weather is warmer, and the longer days help to boost our motivation. It is also the perfect time to start thinking about summer camps. We have curated a list of inspiring and interesting programmes and have presented them to you in a special feature beginning on page 40. In this edition we had the pleasure of interviewing both Nicola Sparrow, School Director of Aiglon College, and Andrea Spielmann, the Principal of the new SIS Basel-Allschwil school. In these articles, both these accomplished women share their passion for education and provide insight into the culture and ethos of their respective schools. We also continue our discussion of children’s mental health, drug use, communication, travel, and present many more interesting and topical articles and commentary. Check out the articles about the family activities in Lichtenstein, as well as unusual and exciting things to do in Switzerland, and an introduction to Basel the Swiss capital of culture and architecture. Once again, we are thrilled to present to you a magazine filled with interesting and informative articles, exciting experiences, and practical tips for parents. Have a wonderful spring and we look forward to bringing you more content again in summer.
Welcome to the first edition of the International School Parent Magazine for 2024. We hope that you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Spring is a wonderful time – the weather is warmer, and the longer days help to boost our motivation. It is also the perfect time to start thinking about summer camps. We have curated a list of inspiring and interesting programmes and have presented them to you in a special feature beginning on page 40.
In this edition we had the pleasure of interviewing both Nicola Sparrow, School Director of Aiglon College, and Andrea Spielmann, the Principal of the new SIS Basel-Allschwil school. In these articles, both these accomplished women share their passion for education and provide insight into the culture and ethos of their respective schools.
We also continue our discussion of children’s mental health, drug use, communication, travel, and present many more interesting and topical articles and commentary.
Check out the articles about the family activities in Lichtenstein, as well as unusual and exciting things to do in Switzerland, and an introduction to Basel the Swiss capital of culture and architecture.
Once again, we are thrilled to present to you a magazine filled with interesting and informative articles, exciting experiences, and practical tips for parents. Have a wonderful spring and we look forward to bringing you more content again in summer.
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Education<br />
Through Travel<br />
Learning beyond the classroom<br />
WRITTEN BY CARFAX EDUCATION<br />
We’re all familiar with the saying<br />
that travel broadens the mind,<br />
but have you considered the<br />
profound impact experiential learning<br />
through travel can have on a child’s<br />
education? It goes beyond mere sightseeing;<br />
it transforms their understanding of the<br />
world and opens up a myriad of learning<br />
opportunities.<br />
According to a survey conducted by The<br />
Wagner Group 1 , where 400 individuals<br />
were interviewed, the results are compelling:<br />
• Over half of the children who had the<br />
opportunity to travel achieved higher<br />
grades.<br />
• A significant 57% of those who embarked<br />
on childhood travels pursued higher<br />
education opportunities.<br />
• An astonishing 80% believed that<br />
educational travel ignited a deeper interest<br />
in what they were taught in the classroom.<br />
Learning experiences outside the confines<br />
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT SPRING <strong>2024</strong> | 38
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