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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of traditional classrooms are fundamental<br />
in shaping a young person’s development,<br />
regardless of their age. For many, travel<br />
becomes a gateway to discovering new<br />
places and unveiling a world far more<br />
diverse than they could have ever imagined.<br />
In today’s travel market, more families<br />
are recognizing the immense educational<br />
value of travel, otherwise referred to as an<br />
‘edu-vacation’ in a recent article by the New<br />
York Times 2 .<br />
What are the benefits of an ‘edu’vacation’<br />
you ask?<br />
• Cultural immersion and empathy:<br />
One of the greatest gifts of educational<br />
travel is cultural immersion. Stepping<br />
outside one’s comfort zone and engaging<br />
with different cultures fosters empathy,<br />
tolerance, and a broader perspective.<br />
• Language acquisition: Conversing<br />
with locals not only improves language<br />
skills but also provides insights into<br />
the culture and way of life. Students<br />
become true communicators, breaking<br />
down barriers and forming meaningful<br />
connections with people from around the<br />
world.<br />
• Global Citizenship and future<br />
opportunities: As our world becomes<br />
progressively interconnected, global<br />
competency is a coveted skill. Educational<br />
travel arms students with a deeper<br />
understanding of international issues,<br />
cultural sensitivities, and the ability to<br />
adapt to different environments.<br />
• Power of Experimental Learning:<br />
Travel is a living, breathing textbook. It<br />
offers an opportunity to learn by doing,<br />
seeing, and experiencing. Whether<br />
it’s exploring ancient ruins in Greece,<br />
conversing with locals in a bustling market<br />
in Morocco, or studying marine life in<br />
the Galápagos Islands, these real-world<br />
encounters become vivid memories etched<br />
into a student’s mind.<br />
Angus Gibson, Head of Carfax<br />
Tutors, highlights the unique advantages<br />
of learning through travel, stating,<br />
“Educational travel sparks curiosity, fosters<br />
experiential learning, fuels language<br />
acquisition, and immerses students in<br />
different cultures, with no sign of this trend<br />
slowing down.”<br />
By crafting immersive itineraries, and<br />
unforgettable cultural experiences, we can<br />
transform a holiday into a transformative<br />
adventure that will stay with your children<br />
for a lifetime.<br />
1) https://www.wysetc.org/2013/10/travel-improves-educational-attainment-future-success/ 2) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/travel/trends-spring-2022.html<br />
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