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Welcome to the News section. You may want to check out our recently launched Articles tab below in which you will find inspiring content written mainly by members of our Senior Leadership Team. We hope you enjoy!
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![Open Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603288504/mismunichde/drsjiwzsvasf5ewtltu3/MIS_Open-Days_Facebook_1200x628px_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603288504/mismunichde/drsjiwzsvasf5ewtltu3/MIS_Open-Days_Facebook_1200x628px_01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603288504/mismunichde/drsjiwzsvasf5ewtltu3/MIS_Open-Days_Facebook_1200x628px_01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603288504/mismunichde/drsjiwzsvasf5ewtltu3/MIS_Open-Days_Facebook_1200x628px_01.jpg","width":1200}])
Interested families are invited to join us for one of our upcoming Open Days!
Please click here to register: Open Day Registration
![Teacher Receives Educator Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602684906/mismunichde/mrkp1ast0svge11sbhwp/DSC_0020-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602684906/mismunichde/mrkp1ast0svge11sbhwp/DSC_0020-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602684906/mismunichde/mrkp1ast0svge11sbhwp/DSC_0020-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602684906/mismunichde/mrkp1ast0svge11sbhwp/DSC_0020-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602684906/mismunichde/mrkp1ast0svge11sbhwp/DSC_0020-2.jpg","width":1500}])
“… I am sure I would not have received this, without the opportunity to work alongside and learn from such fantastic colleagues at MIS. This award is a wonderful 'shout out' to all of us.” – Holly Uttley
![MIS Students Place First and Second at Zonta]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601385494/mismunichde/akx20v0nswk5ab3i4ipa/Francesca_u_GE_s.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601385494/mismunichde/akx20v0nswk5ab3i4ipa/Francesca_u_GE_s.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601385494/mismunichde/akx20v0nswk5ab3i4ipa/Francesca_u_GE_s.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601385494/mismunichde/akx20v0nswk5ab3i4ipa/Francesca_u_GE_s.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601385494/mismunichde/akx20v0nswk5ab3i4ipa/Francesca_u_GE_s.jpg","width":1300}])
Francesca and Quinn – who graduated this year from MIS – have placed first and second in the regional Zonta’s Young Women in Public Affairs Award this summer. These incredible young women have been showing a high level of awareness of the role of women in society and how they can help to bring about a change for the better…
![Extreme Expedition Completed!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601454964/mismunichde/sdpoox7zub3tygqx1in2/DukeOfEdinburghSilverAward2020-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601454964/mismunichde/sdpoox7zub3tygqx1in2/DukeOfEdinburghSilverAward2020-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601454964/mismunichde/sdpoox7zub3tygqx1in2/DukeOfEdinburghSilverAward2020-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601454964/mismunichde/sdpoox7zub3tygqx1in2/DukeOfEdinburghSilverAward2020-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601454964/mismunichde/sdpoox7zub3tygqx1in2/DukeOfEdinburghSilverAward2020-2.jpg","width":1300}])
"There is more in you than you think" – The motto and spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award was in full force during the Silver Award final expedition this last weekend…
![Students Promoting Peace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600677279/mismunichde/mxpmpbu67o7njaggty6k/peace-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600677279/mismunichde/mxpmpbu67o7njaggty6k/peace-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600677279/mismunichde/mxpmpbu67o7njaggty6k/peace-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600677279/mismunichde/mxpmpbu67o7njaggty6k/peace-web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600677279/mismunichde/mxpmpbu67o7njaggty6k/peace-web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600677279/mismunichde/mxpmpbu67o7njaggty6k/peace-web.jpg","width":2200}])
International Peace Day. Grade 7 students are learning about peace and sharing how they plan to contribute to peace in their own lives…
![Nikki Henderson Inspires Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599742564/mismunichde/soecl8nysttkhjdqp6zl/Screenshot2020-09-10at145541.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599742564/mismunichde/soecl8nysttkhjdqp6zl/Screenshot2020-09-10at145541.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1599742564/mismunichde/soecl8nysttkhjdqp6zl/Screenshot2020-09-10at145541.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1599742564/mismunichde/soecl8nysttkhjdqp6zl/Screenshot2020-09-10at145541.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1599742564/mismunichde/soecl8nysttkhjdqp6zl/Screenshot2020-09-10at145541.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1599742564/mismunichde/soecl8nysttkhjdqp6zl/Screenshot2020-09-10at145541.png","width":2200}])
Guest speaker and Britain’s leading female offshore sailor, Nikki Henderson, inspires Grades 8 and 11 on excelling in leadership and creating the right path in life and the future…
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New to MIS Grade 9-12 parents evening CHANGED: This event has been changed (from 17:00 at LADC)
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Senior School Photo Day
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The following downloadable calendar documents provide a quick overview of the current and upcoming academic year
2020-2021 School Calendar (English) 2020-2021 School Calendar (Deutsch) 2019-2020 School Calendar (English) 2019-2020 Schulkalender (Deutsch)
Articles
![10 Distance Learning Advice for Parents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585311511/mismunichde/wemubw53sz0iq8zxfluj/Girl-ipad-MIS-IMG_7524.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585311511/mismunichde/wemubw53sz0iq8zxfluj/Girl-ipad-MIS-IMG_7524.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585311511/mismunichde/wemubw53sz0iq8zxfluj/Girl-ipad-MIS-IMG_7524.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1585311511/mismunichde/wemubw53sz0iq8zxfluj/Girl-ipad-MIS-IMG_7524.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1585311511/mismunichde/wemubw53sz0iq8zxfluj/Girl-ipad-MIS-IMG_7524.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585311511/mismunichde/wemubw53sz0iq8zxfluj/Girl-ipad-MIS-IMG_7524.jpg","width":2000}])
Timothy Thomas
From day one, parents should establish routines and expectations for their children. MIS encourages parents to set regular hours…
![Design Thinking to Support Students' Ownership of the Learning Process]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582536185/mismunichde/xb3ccjqed1rpcrlodvkd/IMG_6312-Kareem-Sydney-Julien-G3-all-consented-201920-Take-apart-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582536185/mismunichde/xb3ccjqed1rpcrlodvkd/IMG_6312-Kareem-Sydney-Julien-G3-all-consented-201920-Take-apart-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582536185/mismunichde/xb3ccjqed1rpcrlodvkd/IMG_6312-Kareem-Sydney-Julien-G3-all-consented-201920-Take-apart-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582536185/mismunichde/xb3ccjqed1rpcrlodvkd/IMG_6312-Kareem-Sydney-Julien-G3-all-consented-201920-Take-apart-web.jpg","width":1200}])
Armin Martin
How Does "Design Thinking" Impact Learning? – by Armin Martin, Teacher on Special Assignment: JS Technology, Inquiry & Making
![Your Child's Success is Our Business Model]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582536123/mismunichde/i8paxjxhrcwgptiwtj60/one-hundred-1165990_1920.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582536123/mismunichde/i8paxjxhrcwgptiwtj60/one-hundred-1165990_1920.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582536123/mismunichde/i8paxjxhrcwgptiwtj60/one-hundred-1165990_1920.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582536123/mismunichde/i8paxjxhrcwgptiwtj60/one-hundred-1165990_1920.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1582536123/mismunichde/i8paxjxhrcwgptiwtj60/one-hundred-1165990_1920.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582536123/mismunichde/i8paxjxhrcwgptiwtj60/one-hundred-1165990_1920.jpg","width":1920}])
Timothy Thomas
"... the responsibility to model a new definition of success for young people; one that is personalised, untethered to conventional beliefs about achievement, and one that will prepare them for the unimaginable challenges and complexities that our shared future certainly holds." – Timothy Thomas, Head of School
![It's "5 past 12" – Decarbonisation Plan of our School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582536085/mismunichde/ao7msowcpnovkog6emhi/IMG_4907-Eco-Carbonfootprint.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582536085/mismunichde/ao7msowcpnovkog6emhi/IMG_4907-Eco-Carbonfootprint.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582536085/mismunichde/ao7msowcpnovkog6emhi/IMG_4907-Eco-Carbonfootprint.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582536085/mismunichde/ao7msowcpnovkog6emhi/IMG_4907-Eco-Carbonfootprint.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582536085/mismunichde/ao7msowcpnovkog6emhi/IMG_4907-Eco-Carbonfootprint.jpg","width":1300}])
Roman Friemel
On 9 December 2019 Munich International School received the highest level THREE STAR Eco-Award “Environmental School in Europe / International Agenda 21” for the second time! Would you like to find out what our next steps are to further decrease our carbon footprint? Then please read this latest update by Roman Friemel (COO & Eco-Committee)...
![Approaches to Learning that Equip Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582536024/mismunichde/gfqrl6cn7ld1j9goqgnp/car-4343634_1920.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582536024/mismunichde/gfqrl6cn7ld1j9goqgnp/car-4343634_1920.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582536024/mismunichde/gfqrl6cn7ld1j9goqgnp/car-4343634_1920.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582536024/mismunichde/gfqrl6cn7ld1j9goqgnp/car-4343634_1920.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1582536024/mismunichde/gfqrl6cn7ld1j9goqgnp/car-4343634_1920.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582536024/mismunichde/gfqrl6cn7ld1j9goqgnp/car-4343634_1920.jpg","width":1920}])
Daragh Comerford
Self-driving cars and more... "How can algorithms move forward respecting and valuing both aspects of driving culture amongst many others?" Read more in this latest article by Daragh Comerford, Director of Learning Technologies...
![Insights into Student Trip to Silicon Valley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582535947/mismunichde/g6rogrrhuvgd1a7af5yk/Silicon-Valley-Trip-2019-Munich-International-School-01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582535947/mismunichde/g6rogrrhuvgd1a7af5yk/Silicon-Valley-Trip-2019-Munich-International-School-01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582535947/mismunichde/g6rogrrhuvgd1a7af5yk/Silicon-Valley-Trip-2019-Munich-International-School-01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582535947/mismunichde/g6rogrrhuvgd1a7af5yk/Silicon-Valley-Trip-2019-Munich-International-School-01.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582535947/mismunichde/g6rogrrhuvgd1a7af5yk/Silicon-Valley-Trip-2019-Munich-International-School-01.jpg","width":1500}])
Sofia B. (Student)
"It was a once in a lifetime chance to see how W. L. Gore & Associates, Salesforce and Cisco and many other multi-national companies approached technology and the world of innovation."
– Sofia B., student at MIS, shares about the recent Innovation Trip to Silicon Valley...
Press & Media
MIS in the Headlines
30 September 2020: Raten für die Umwelt – Indra Deshmukh (Süddeutsche Zeitung)29 September 2020: Ich habe Sorge, dass unser großer Moment vorbei ist – Felix Finkbeiner über den Klimaschutz (Süddeutsche Zeitung) 28 August 2020: Freud und Leid unter der Maske – Schulstart an der MIS… (Merkur) 27 August 2020: Maske rauf, Maske runter (Süddeutsche Zeitung)26 August 2020: Umweltwissen jenseits der Schulbücher – Indra Deshmukh erhält Student Innovator Award (Merkur)21 November 2019: Unternehmen gegen Klimawandel – Vorreiter der Nachhaltigkeit20 November 2019: Starnberg: Munich International School baut mit FAGSI eine Interims-Bibliothek 19 November 2019: Munich International School Vorbild in Sachen KlimaschutzNovember/December 2019: Schüler aus 65 Nationen, Lehrer aus 27 Ländern31 May 2019: Schule will 7,5 Millionen Euro Spenden sammeln11 April 2019: MIS Switches to Renewable Energy11 December 2018: MIS Student Anna Pertl Receives Order of Merit5 November 2019: Munich International School baut eine Container-Interims-Bibliothek (Allgemeine Bauzeitung)23 April 2018: Ein Masterplan für die Munich International School (Merkur)20 July 2017: Jugend-Klimagipfel in Starnberg (Süddeutsche Zeitung)23 November 2015: Bildung hat ihren Preis (Süddeutsche Zeitung)25 September 2015: Timothy Thomas ist neuer Direktor der Munich International School auf Gut Buchhof (Süddeutsche Zeitung)14 June 2015: MIS weiht Neubau ein (Merkur)25 June 2013: Spatenstich für 29 neue Schulräume (Merkur)
Press Releases
12 December 2017: MIS Named Apple Distinguished School5 December 2017: MIS Student Tanvi Padhye Establishes Interact Club17 November 2017: MIS Receives Environmental Award20 September 2017: Perfect Scores for two Munich International Students20 July 2017: Youth Climate Summit wird von Schüler der Munich International School veranstaltet26 February 2016: MIS 50th Anniversary Association Meeting4 August 2015: Perfect scores for two Munich International School students17 June 2015: Opening of new teaching and learning building at Munich International School21 May 2014: Opening of new Athletics Track at annual Frühlingsfest
Press Contact
Please direct all press and media enquiries to:
Helena Stephan
Advancement Office
+49 (0) 8151 366 156
marketing@mis-munich.de
Contact Magazine
Contact Magazine is the official magazine of Munich International School, highlighting the news, updates and special features that make the School excellent and contribute to its international and highly acclaimed reputation.
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