Horizon Annual Report October 2012-13 by marketing@iswinterthur.ch

ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013

Horizons ISSUE 6, OCTOBER 2013

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WINTERTHUR ZUM PARK 5 CH - 8404 WINTERTHUR SWITZERLAND TEL +41 (0)52 269 59 00 FAX +41 (0)52 269 59 02 EMAIL: administration@iswinterthur.ch www.iswinterthur.ch

This is our first Annual Report in ISWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ten year existence. It covers all aspects of our school, from the finances to a summary of student achievement and plans for school improvement. This report identifies the ways in which we fulfill our Mission and meet our Goals.

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Governance and Leadership Letter from the Chair of the Board The Board Introduction by Director of School Strategic Goals/Objectives - 2013-2016

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Interview with Gretha Woke Journey to Excellence

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Academics Graduation Visual Arts / Drama Music / Technology History Alive / Student Support Department Languages / Athletics Serving the Community Activities Teacher Recognition

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Community Celebrating 10 Years Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association !

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Financials / Facts and Figures Annual Giving Fund

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About the Annual Report

Letter from

ROMAN BRUNNER ! ! ! ISW Board Chair Dear ISW Community, It is with great pleasure that I write in this issue of Horizons, which for the first time in the short history of ISW begins to take the shape of an annual report. When I was approached by the Chairman of the ISW Foundation in June of 2012 to take over as Chairman of the Board, I realized quickly that the task ahead of me was not going to be a “walk in the park”. But with an established board of Directors in place, I was well supported to relish the challenge of supporting a growing international school in an increasingly challenging global economic environment. As global corporations change, the expatriate community changes with them and therefore the reorganization of corporate structures ultimately has an impact on international schools in Switzerland, including ISW. Our local Swiss and permanent resident families, which are such an important part of the fabric of the school community, represent a very important and growing foundation - in some cases, they have been here since the beginning of ISW. Having said all the above, it was a good year for the school, with financial progress made. We have ended the year with close to the budgeted number of students and had a full DP graduating class with 17 students. I fondly remember the night of the 10th anniversary celebration, that truly hit home the values and benefits of an international education, listening to some of the students giving their individual introductions, it was wonderful to witness the diversity, the accents and different expressions of appreciation that mattered to each of them. During my first annual Board retreat last December, we focussed exclusively on formulating a renewed ISW Board Vision that would form the basis for the school’s 3 year Strategic Goals/Objectives. This resulted in the ultimate “action plan” and, in particular, continued investigations into real estate opportunities for improved school facilities. As part of its core responsibilities, the Board approved revisions of school policies and the financial budget for the 2013/14 fiscal year. You will find more details of this year’s fiscal result in the relevant section of this issue.

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ISW received candidate status with the Council of International Schools (CIS) in January 2012. Our SelfStudy, which involves all faculty and staff members, as well as members of the Board of Directors, parents and students, started in November 2012 and will culminate with the Accreditation Team Visit at the end of March 2014. The desired outcomes of the accreditation process are: • ######external validation of the quality international education we deliver at ISW to prospective investors, parents, employees and institutions where our students may apply for further studies; • ######identification of our strengths and areas for school improvement through evaluation against internationally accepted educational standards; • ######re-authorization by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB World School, complying with their requirements to deliver their curriculum and programmes (PYP, MYP and DP). This combined CIS/NEASC and IB accreditation process has proved to be a valuable and positive process in the development of our school. Last, but not least, a concerted effort has been made by the Board in co-operation with the Director of School to improve communication with the entire ISW community. We have been providing meeting summaries in the regular publication of the Messenger. It is both exhilarating and rewarding to watch our school grow, and we hope you share in our excitement. I look forward to conveying our continued successes as the year unfolds. Roman Brunner ISW Board Chair#

THE BOARD Our governance structure and the strong relationship between the Board of Trustees, Board of Directors and the school’s leadership have ensured the continuous progress towards a shared vision to face upcoming challenges. The Board of Directors consists of members who have a broad range of expertise in the areas of finance, marketing, facility and human resources.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO SERVED DURING 2012 - 2013

Rolf Werner Chair of the Board of Trustees

Andrea Fischer Member of the Board, Governance

Franz Probst Member of Board of Trustees

Roman Brunner Member of the Board of Trustees, Chair of the Board of Directors, Member of FinanceGovernance

Phillippe Corti Member of the Board, Facilities

Peter Sulzer Member of the Board, Marketing-Fundraising

Maurizio Butti Member of the Board, Finance

Franz-Josef Albrecht, Member of the Board, Marketing-Fundraising

Walter Hönes Member of the Board, Finance-Facilities

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE BOARD

Rhonda Mott-Hill Director ISW

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Introduction by

RHONDA MOTT-HILL ! ! ! Director Just Do It - Shaping Minds! The power of the mind: Mind over matter. The mind plays an important role in achievement or failure, positive or negative thoughts, intrinsic or extrinsic motivation, high or low self-esteem, right or wrong, good or bad. What does it take to think and act in an intelligent way? Many of us would say it´s simply a matter of raw brainpower. Factors such as motivation, effective learning and problem-solving strategies exert their influence in so many ways, but it is our school culture that promotes the overall well-being, success and satisfaction of our students. Nike is famous for its slogan, “Just Do It!” Nike quotes and ads are in abundance to perhaps inspire a motivational boost. The “Just Do It” culture is commonplace: it can be found via tshirts, hats, billboards, storefront windows, backpacks, speeches, and written commentary. The ads are often humorous, appealing to the nonbelievers in all of us. Eventually the ad campaign was credited with embracing not just resolution and purpose, but also the philosophy of “grit, determination and passion.” Think of great athletes. Many show extreme promise early in their careers; however, they depend upon other great athletes and coaches to improve their performance over time. Likewise, students need their peers, and more importantly, coaches - their teachers - to help them recognize a correlation between determination and effort and how this self-confidence building transcends to achievement, the school culture we most embody. Students who feel they have no control over the outcomes of their efforts are less likely to put forth any effort to begin with. Students must feel encouraged by realizing a direct link between their actions and outcomes. Additionally, students must see the value in what they are doing and its relatedness. Our teachers at ISW greatly contribute to our students´ emotional endurance and academic progress by coaching and nurturing 6!

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them, creating a school culture centered on student well-being. I recently had the opportunity to meet with some of our students to discuss the ISW school culture. During our conversation about the ISW school mission, educational philosophy, and values, the students realized that they are empowered to become catalysts for change to heighten the awareness of what we, as a school, value most. Their ideas are insightful, meaningful, and beneficial, but the fact is that they have more capability than they believe. I looked each of them in the eyes and told them that they don´t work for their teachers; instead they work with us in a collaborative environment. Encouraging students to take ownership of their educational experience contributes to their overall well-being, leading to success. Each student left our meeting with the task of working with his or her teachers, parents, and peers to strengthen the ISW school culture. I hear a great deal of conversation in the educational world about transforming school culture, but it wasn´t until this meeting that I realized that the most significant way to change and transform this process is through our students. Our most important stakeholder group is often left out of this conversation. We strive to make our school culture a student-centered process and respect their ideas. Only by highlighting and reminding our students of this will we enable them to see the value in what they do, providing them with the path to reach their potential. At ISW, we set the tone for respectful learning, establish a climate of trust, motivate students to feel significant, create empathy and encourage collaboration, and support social, emotional and academic learning. So, remember this – just do it! It is never a question of can you reach your potential. The real question is, will you? R. Mott-Hill

2013-2016 Strategic Goals/Objectives MISSION STATEMENT The International School Winterthur aims to nurture and develop the uniqueness of its students by providing quality international education, so that they become selfmotivated, confident, life-long learners, who recognize their own individual abilities, potential and interests, as well as understand and respect the cultural diversity within the international community. The International School Winterthur Strategic Goals/Objectives for 2013-2016 describes the school´s project targets and continuous improvement goals and objectives to direct ISW´s growth, development and improvement over the next three years. The goals will be used to guide our action planning as we seek to move from strategic thinking to actual implementation of our goals. The curriculum and student life structure that has been implemented in August 2013, with a 2-pillar approach that centers on student learning and student life, will reflect and parallel what is emphasized in the CIS/NEASC accreditation standards. CENTRAL THEMES • ISW will operate with high educational and international accreditation standards • ISW will differentiate the learning experience to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential in our core academics and extracurricular programs • ISW will foster school culture through vision and mission, coherence with purpose cultivating productive interdependent relationships between the administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents, and a focus on student and teacher learning • ISW will build its profile locally • ISW will explore ways to reduce its dependence on tuition revenue by developing new sources of revenue with a focus on quality versus quantity There are six predominant areas of focus, each detailing several goals that are aligned with action plans. Modifications to the action plans will include the overarching areas in need of improvement once we receive the results of the CIS/NEASC Accreditation report and the IB Re-Authorization feedback by July 2014. The following Strategic Goals and Objectives include a synopsis of the areas that will be our primary focus during the next three years. Academic and Extra-Curricular Programs ISW educational programs, academic (student learning) and extra-curricular (student life) will give greater attention to the areas of science, mathematics, and German providing for a learning atmosphere and educational tools that enables the development of each student to his/her full potential.

Students, Parents and Community ISW will continuously review external challenge opportunities for students through careers education and CAS/C&S. Communications/Marketing ISW will continue to raise its profile locally and nationally seeking support from Winterthur and international companies. In addition, ISW will produce an annual state of the school report that includes school demographics, academic results, college results, financial reports, community and student survey results, and athletic and extracurricular results. Facilities ISW aims to construct a multi-purpose facility to enhance our educational programs in addition to using community facilities and resources. Faculty/Staff ISW faculty and staff will model the high values that ISW places on school culture to reflect shared ideas promoting student achievement to their full potential. Staffing and classroom sizes will continue to be paramount to our approach of quality vs. quantity. Financial/Operations ISW will develop a transparent financial overview to appeal to the internal and external community regarding the necessity for fundraising. Within two years, a capital campaign will begin to support building and grounds as well as technological infrastructure.

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The Story

I’M A LIFE LONG LEARNER ! ! ! Interview with Gretha Wocke by Gabriela Brunner

Gretha Wocke joined ISW in 2008 and ! took on her role of building a structured library and media research center, with great enthusiasm and passion. Gretha, please tell us something about your upbringing.! ! ! ! I was born and raised in South Africa near Cape Town, an eleventh generation deriving from Swiss ancestry. I have a sister who is the kindest person I know; she is two years younger than me and as blond as I am dark. Whilst growing up, my family moved to different parts of South Africa, but essentially I see myself as a Capetonian. Where do your ancestors come from? That was actually very interesting to find out when we researched the history of our family. Our ancestors arrived in 1672 and we must be one of the oldest Swiss families in South Africa. The first Swiss to arrive came as guards hired by the Dutch East Indian Company, which started a halfway station at the Cape of Good Hope, between Europe and India. The Dutch were great traders back then and were in need of guards for their settlement. A 30 year war had just ended in Switzerland. The Swiss were very poor, but known across Europe to be good soldiers, so the Dutch took the opportunity and hired them as guards. Did you study in Cape Town as well? Yes, I studied Computer Science at the University of Stellenbosch near Cape Town and worked first as a programmer and then as a systems analyst. My husband, whom I had met 3 years earlier, was studying for his Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering and I didn’t like the fact that he was able to study again and not me, so I applied to University to get a teaching diploma. I never really thought I would teach, I just wanted to go back to University because I enjoyed studying. However, the moment I entered a school I fell in love with it and for most of my teaching career I have taught computer science to 10th -12th graders. 8!

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I realized quite early on that being a teacher is a great profession for a mother as you can easily get part time positions. Soon after qualifying, I was able to get a part time job, which gave me plenty of time for our children, who have always been my priority. What brought your family to Switzerland? We came here over 15 years ago when my husband was offered a job as an aeronautical engineer in the space industry. Were you excited at the prospect of moving to Switzerland since it was where you ancestors came from? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Actually no, it was very frightening. The family roots at that point didn’t even come into the picture. I was frightened and didn’t see it as an adventure at all. My take on that was; ok we do this for 3 years, whereas my husband said no way, we do this for minimum of 10. We settled on 5 years, but after 5 years it became clear that we would stay!

“I do not shy away from challenges and I like hard work.” “The faculty and staff of ISW have amazed me in the positive way that they embraced the Accreditation process. ISW will be a better school because of their efforts and enthusiasm.”

When did you start working in Switzerland? The day I got my permanent Swiss residence permit sent my CV out to a couple of schools. At that point I had already started a Post Graduate Diploma in Library Science, not really thinking I would go back to teaching in a school. I was just intrigued by the internet, it fitted in with my IT background and interests; I was curious to find out where the internet was going and where it would lead. But before long I found myself back in a school – ISW! You really love to study. " " " Oh yes, I would say I’m an eternal student. I’m a life long learner and will continue to learn with joy. What made you come to ISW? I have always been intrigued by the logic behind computer systems and systems in general. I suppose that the challenge of building a library and setting up an organized system really appealed to me. However, what I really like is working with teenagers. They challenge you nonstop, especially if you teach something like computer science. You know every day that somebody in the classroom knows more than you, that they will ask you

something to which you don’t know the answer. Not an easy thing to live with as a teacher, but you learn to come to terms with yourself and be ok with the fact that you support and facilitate their learning and don’t always teach them. How do you feel about your homeland? I love Africa with a great intensity. I feel absolutely African and I need to go there every year. When we go on holiday we spend our time on our family farm in the wilderness. There are lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and most other animals you can think of. This is how I feed the homesickness for Africa. The four weeks without internet is absolutely my way to reconnect with myself and get grounded again. But I’m very grateful for my life here in Switzerland and the longer we are here the less I think we could go back there to live. " What changes have you seen in the six years you have been with ISW?! ! ! I started my work at ISW with the move into the current building, where I had to set up a new library and Media Centre from scratch. There have been tremendous changes on the library and the information technology side, as the focus has ISW/Annual Report

shifted away from printed work towards digital resources. The available digital media makes it so easy to cater to all the different learning styles our students have and that excites me. There is so much information out there. Our students have access to all of it, but don’t necessarily have the skills to evaluate the information. We help them to develop skills to become critical users of information. Do you still have a connection with printed books? To be honest, I have used a kindle now for 4 years, initiated through my long commutes. But it’s true to say that it has changed my connection to books and not necessarily for the better. I don’t have a picture of the book in my head anymore, because I have not seen it or touched it, so I no longer remember book titles or authors that easily. But I still get excited about them. They very important to the young children we have here. They need to see how far into the book they are and where the beginning and the end is. They love to turn the page to discover what’s on the next page and on their own pace. They love to take the same books out of the library over and over again. You have taken on a lot of responsibilities over the years. Has there ever been a moment of personal doubt that you are doing the right thing? " Offers have come along, but it has never crossed my mind to work at a different International School. I love the fact that I had the opportunity to develop this library. It is not a traditional school library, it is a multi-purpose, comfortable, place where students can come to study, read, work, relax and just be somewhere that is not primarily academic. Finances have dictated that to a certain extent, but that was all part of the challenge. I guess that is also a part of being African; you make do with what you have. I have never had any regrets I actually believe that I have the best job there is in the school and I would not change that for anything. Yes, I would love to give our students more

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resources here at ISW, but I have come to realize that it is more important to give access to information sources, than to own information resources. We encourage our students to make use of the world class library at the University of Zürich, by taking them for orientation tours and helping them develop their research skills. Our students leave ISW as confident users of a University library. We are one of the few schools, international or local, that make frequent use of the ZBZ, according to the librarian responsible for school liaison. What door will these skills open for our students? ! My job is to get all the students access to information and there is no more comprehensive way to do this than through the Zurich Library. We take visits to Libraries in steps. Our primary students visit the local library regularly and we conduct the same library skills program as the Swiss schools. Grade 5 students also make use of the Winterthur City Library. With taking on the coordination of the SelfStudy you also took on another big responsibility. I thought long and hard about it, as I didn’t have experience in the accreditation process. However, I received some training to manage the process and I have the opportunity to go as a member of a visiting team to India to evaluate another school. This is going to help me to know what to expect when we have the visits. What has the Self-Study process achieved for the school? It has given us the structure needed to evaluate our school and determine the areas that we need to strengthen; I think it has been a good process for the school overall. It makes you rethink, look critically at all the different aspects of a school and strive to turn it into something even better. Gretha, my final question to you. What sparks your passion? What gets you really excited? The uniqueness and the potential of people who have crossed my path over the years. I get great joy out of seeing them achieve what they want to; seeing how excited they become when they can follow their passion and produce something amazing. This is why I will always be excited about young people and their education.

Accreditation Process

JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE As ISW celebrated its tenth anniversary in November of 2012, it was time to take a good look at our school for who we are, where we are and where we want to be. It was in November when Gretha Wocke accepted to chair the Steering Committee and December 2012 when she formed the Part One committees. Mrs. Wocke had a big task ahead of her in getting ISW through the CIS (Council of International School and the NEASC (New England Association for Schools and Colleges) accreditation, including re-evaluation of our IB authorization to deliver the PYP, MYP and DP Programs. The accreditation study is a rigorous self-study process that has looked at every area of the school operation and has involved participants from all parts of the school community, starting with an opinion survey that took place in January of 2013. Committees within the student and parents bodies, faculty and staff, and board of directors were formed. Each group was responsible for evaluating our school from a different perspective, rating our performance against internationally accepted standards and indicators and against our own stated mission and philosophy, as well as analyzing the relevant data from the opinion surveys. We have learned what we do well and in which areas we need to improve. The incredible commitment shown by all members of faculty and staff to this Self-Study process has been a reassurance that ISWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey of identifying our strengths, as well as areas for improvement, was and is indeed a healthy process. What happens next?! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The Self-Study is culminating in the compilation of the final reports (to be submitted to the IB in December and to CIS/NEASC in January) and in the creation of an Action plan to implement the major areas identified for improvement. A team of 12 international school teachers and administrators, appointed by CIS, NEASC and the IB Organization will be visiting ISW at the end of March 2014 to evaluate every aspect of our school, according to the same standards and indicators, and their suggestions for school improvement. ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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ISW has a welcoming, safe, respectful atmosphere, with open communication between parents, students and teachers.

ISW promotes student learning and individual development through appropriate curriculum and delivery (this is in line with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and philosophy).

Improvement and expansion of the infrastructure. " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " More integration of local language and culture#would enhance student learning.

Opportunities for students to express their opinions and share their heritage. " " " " " " " " " " " Improved communication of ISW!s financial and educational plans.

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ISW’S STUDENTS ARE GLOBAL CITIZENS INQUIRERS INDEPENDENT LEARNERS KNOWLEDGEABLE STORYTELLERS RISK-TAKERS COLLABORATORS PRINCIPLED ATHLETES ARTISTS FRIENDS MUSICIANS THINKERS INNOVATORS COMMUNICATORS LEADERS RESPECTFUL DIVERSE EMBRACING OPEN-MINDED KIND BRAVE REFLECTIVE CREATORS CARING CURIOUS BALANCED

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STAFF, AND FRIENDS WORKING TOGETHER, CREATING A SCHOOL THAT IS UNIQUE AND OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

“Alexandra is going to the East Suffolk festival to recite a poem she has written herself. It’s about a dying nature and pollution, so the things she learnt in ISW has influenced her a lot. She was the only one who choose to write about the environment, the rest wrote about knights, castles and dragons.” Henriette Hollaway , UK

Our current programs have been developed and grown with much care over the last ten years. The programs are designed to achieve our goals in developing Independent Learners and Global Citizens who are willing to take risks and can think outside the box. We are committed to help shape balanced students with a wide range of talents including high academic abilities. We view each student as unique, with different learning needs, we create an environment and give support so that each student can recognize and realize their own individual abilities, potential and interests. Our engaging and challenging programs are tought in a nurturing environment that prepares our students well for their future steps in their life journey. Students gain additional experiences through field trips, class activities, various excursions, camps and after school activities. These activities help to create bonding experiences between students and faculty, getting to know each-other better, learning a new skill or simply to have fun together. The following pages highlight some of our students’ achievements during the school year of 2012 - 2013.

“After moving to Finland, our daughter Charlotte was to start Grade 3 (her age group), but came home going to Grade 4 with children one year older than her. Much due to her skills in math, english and science.” Sofia Eykerman

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ISW CELEBRATES

GRADUATION “ISW!s second graduating class celebrates success.”

HIGHER EDUCATION PLACEMENTS APPLIED TO This list does not indicate where students actually decided to continue their studies.

UK and European Universities Liverpool John Moores University, UK Franklin University, Switzerland HSG St.Gallen, Switzerland ETH Zurich, Switzerland Webster University, Switzerland Zurich University, Switzerland HSR Hochschule für Technik, Swizterland University of Keele, UK University of Winchester, UK Kings College, UK John Moors University Luzern University of Arts&Sciences, Switzerland The Royal Academy of Art, Copenhagen, DK Lund University, Sweden Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands Jönköping University, Sweden University Leicester, UK Uppsala University, Sweden Kings College, London Handelshögskolan, Stockholm

Royal Holloway, London London School of Economics, London Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands Manchester University, UK University of Edinburg, UK Maastricht University, Netherlands Technikum Rapperswil, Switzerland University for Applied Sciences and Arts, Brugg University of Reading, UK University of Bath, UK US and Canadian Universities University of Toronto, Canada University of California, Santa Barbara, US University Los Angeles, California,US Riverside, California, US Berkeley University, California, US University Southern California, US Irvine University, California, US Madison University, US Syracuse University, US Outaouais University, Canada

HIGHER EDUCATION PLACEMENTS ACCEPTED This list indicates where students are continuing their studies.

John Moores University, Liverpool UK Franklin University, Switzerland University of Toronto, Canada University of Keele, UK University of Winchester, UK Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands University Leicester, UK Outaouais University, Canada The Royal Academy of Art, Copenhagen,DK University for Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland This information is based on available data at the time of publishing. Not included are deferred entries due to gap years taken.

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All ISW students earn qualifications respected and valued around the world. Throughout their IB education, and intensifying in their final two years of study, our graduates have deepened and developed their knowledge, commitment and passion for learning. An ISW graduate has met the rigorous requirements of IB examinations, and the skills for independent study, ready to support university-level research and beyond. Attainment of success in the Diploma Programme and IB Certificates reflects mastery in a breadth of subjects, and an application of skills at an academic level unsurpassed worldwide in the 16-18 age group. # However, graduation confirms more than simply academic attainment.# ISW graduates have the strong transferable skills essential for the changing global economy, such as international team-work collaboration and perspective, exemplary respect and tolerance, and a commitment to humanitarian causes. ISW graduates are strong and confident presenters, with a natural curiosity encouraged through years of enquiry-based curricula. ISW graduates are able to show powerful evidence of their wider attainment in university applications and interviews, by referring to CAS experiences, TOK debates, the Extended Essay and participation in events promoting community spirit. Through our holistic approach and commitment to core values, ISW graduation confirms a young adult’s fostering of admirable personal qualities such as kindness, loyalty, integrity, adaptability, an adventurous spirit and persistence. Our graduates have proven their ability to base decisions on their own ethics rather than compliance with convention, and evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses ready for any future challenge, whether this be for academic or personal growth. ISW graduates are ready to plan new climbs in their ascent, meet new challenges along the way, and arrive at the peak of their next success, whether this be a doctorate, entrepreneurship, artistic excellence or a literal mountain summit. # All of this is reflected in the university places considered by and offered to our students. Our graduates have thought it ‘the norm’ to apply to more than one country, and indeed continent, for university, recognizing the global marketplace and their future international careers. #As well as considering the most prestigious and traditional universities in the UK and USA, our graduates are keen to consider innovative, new models of education, reflected in applications to The Netherlands and Sweden. Applications to universities have been a personal, guided process, with time taken for careful reflection and evaluation of each student’s strengths, particular modes of study and aspirations. As the alumni grows, ISW looks forward to increasing this group of talented young people and their future stories of success. Joanna Brittain Careers & University Counseling Coordinator

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The Arts

VISUAL ARTS

DRAMA

Students from all grades enjoyed developing their talents and passion for the Visual Arts. The annual Art Exhibition gives them the opportunity to show off their work with pride. With each grade knowledge, techniques, senses and creativity is further developed and the love for visual art nurtured. Implementing the units in the lessons gives the students a well rounded knowledge, including art history. Using a diverse range of materials and concepts makes the art lessons exciting and interesting.

In the beginning it’s all about learning to use your voice, body and space. Studying Greek drama and Shakespeare, drama concepts, improvisation, trust exercises, and learn how to produce a script and put it into action are all important parts in drama and theater studies classes.

ISW had its first Art DP Student graduating and we are proud of her accomplishment in getting the impressive maximum score of a 7. “Last year I had the very special opportunity of guiding ISW’s first student through the DP Visual Arts Examination process. This was a very unique experience, which definitely had its hurdles, but ultimately we pulled through and thanks to a great deal of dedication and incredible efforts from the talented student, the results were fantastic! In many respects I was able to vicariously re-live my youth through this student – quite often I was submerged in memories of my own time in high school – at the brink of graduation fully knowing I wanted to attend art school. I am very happy to say that the student was accepted to two European Art Schools and is currently attending The Royal Academy of Art in Denmark.” Fabienne Good !

Art teacher

Shakespeare in PYP “These and many other quotes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth can be heard reverberating around the third floor corridor as Grade 4 demonstrates their fascination with the play. Shakespeare? With Grade 4? They must have watched the video, or read a children’s version! No, they didn’t, at least not until afterwards! They have been reading it in the original language – and they love the tricky words, the insults and the story-line. But who wouldn’t? A good tale of battles, kings, witches, murder, madness, suicide- it’s got it all! When I first met Shakespeare in written form, as a teenager, I was not enthused and the endless analysis of the story as we went along detracted from the story itself and did nothing to encourage me to read more. However, I think it’s a great idea to introduce young children to authors and playwrights who are considered ‘difficult’ or ‘boring’, as they come to it with an open mind, without preconceptions of any sort.” Jo Simpson Grade 4 teacher

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The Arts

Technology

MUSIC

DESIGN FAIR

FLOURISHING IN EXILE Music teaching moved down to the outside classroom at the beginning of the school year 2012-2013. It has been a welcome and liberating change being housed in a classroom sufficiently big to actually house all the instruments and students, and in particular, with the “open door” policy within the main building, a great relief to not be concerned about the impact of the inevitable noise that goes with music making negatively impacting on neighboring colleagues’ lessons.

Students prove to us over and over again how talented they are when it comes to technology. It seems to be coming naturally to them, it is not for nothing that we call them digital natives. During the Design Fair students shone with pride as they showed off to their parents and friends the wonderful and well thought out details of the hundreds of complex projects filling the rooms on the school’s fourth floor. Design technology is one of the 8 required core subjects of the IB MYP program.#In design class students take on a significant open ended challenge and consider the cost and durability of their materials, the strengths and weakness of their structures, the logical and technical challenges of their plan, and the customer’s needs. They engage directly with real life, hands on product engineering and design.#It is especially rewarding to work with them as they struggle and succeed in making a project each semester that can go beyond the classroom, something real that other people can use, and for themselves as a meaningful portfolio piece for years to come in applications and interviews.#From writing effective proposals, to sawing (and sweeping up afterwards), to troubleshooting electronic circuits, to the direct application of algebra and graphing computer art, these are skills and school projects that can last a lifetime.#Last month it made me smile to receive this note from a former student now in University. ## “I realized a LOT of the stuff we did in class was great portfolio material.” #Yay!

2012-2013 was spent introducing a structured scheme of work throughout the PYP, integrating unit work where possible; this scheme is being revised and adapted to suit our school’s changing needs. In MYP, the curriculum was completely overhauled, which continues to be a work in progress, with the second year of the combined Grade 9-10, two year cycle. At the centre of my growing teaching philosophy lies an understanding that students learn about music by making music, and that placing music-making at the centre of the lesson will spark a desire to learn more about the skills and knowledge that make up the art. So far in 2013-2014 my energy is being poured both into the class teaching and establishing a real musical life for the school. I am thrilled that we have our first outing to the Zurich Singing Christmas Tree on 29th November; we also have a school band and an MYP choir, and I have been supporting a Grade 8 student in her efforts to audition for one of the festivals run by the Association of Music in International Schools. Kate Taylor Music Teacher

Forrest Brinker Technology and Physics Teacher

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History Alive

Student Support

UN GENEVA

DEPARTMENT

The League of Nations Museum at UN Geneva offers a broad opportunity for students to explore multiple levels of history. Students can witness history in the making through reviewing original photographs, treaties, speeches, letters and more concerning the League of Nations work from 1920 to 1939. Besides extending student's knowledge of the League through its artifact collection, the museum also provides great educational exhibits on lesser known aspects of its work- such as the successful social policies it implemented. Guided tours of the UN-Geneva buildings that existed during the Leagues life, give students a sense and feel of what participating in the world's first peacekeeping organization must have been like. By working with the UN archive collection, students participate in authentic historical work that very few DP history students around the world get to do. Specifically this includes working with diverse, historical research resources in a central location and with archivists. Beth Esposito History Teacher

ISW provides academic, social and emotional support to students, with an ethos focusing on inclusion and celebration of neurodiversity. The Learning Support department provides specific support to students with mild to moderate learning difficulties, oversees cross-curricular planning for children requiring extension or experiencing skills at a high level of discrepancy, and offers counseling services for all students. This year our department has grown, to include a literacy specialist in addition to our resident psychologist. We are supporting students throughout all three IB Programmes. We have increased our use of software and developed resources for a wide range of diverse conditions, including a new programme to address specific difficulties in numeracy. Our students’ progress has been remarkable, moving from anxiety and confusion with basic operations, to confident, happy learners. Here are some comments from one of our students:

“What I realized and amazed me was that there are so many documents and sources to be found, that people never get to see and that are not found on the internet or history books. It is kind of a new concept to get off your computer and travel to a place where you can find manuscripts with the original minutes of a meeting from the nineteen thirties that is relevant to your project, specially in the digital age. Being able to use all the possible information out there including what you can find in libraries and the internet gives you a diverse perspective on the subject your writing on.” ! ! David Roschewitz Grade 11 student “We congratulate Soniel Levenaj. His paper is now a part of the permanent collection in the United Nations and League of Nations Archives at Geneva.”

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“I have learned how to solve problems. I had difficulties before, but I have learned new strategies like ‘the zooming method’, how to count and subtract. Maths has become one of my favourite subjects because I feel more comfortable with my learning. I don’t feel rushed or stressed, which I’m glad about, and I feel proud of everything I’ve learned. All the methods have helped me think faster and helped me in other subjects too.”

Joanna Brittain Learning Support & Careers Guidance

Education

Sports

LANGUAGES

ATHLETICS

ISW offers German language education and language electives including French and Mandarin in the Middle Years and Diploma Programs. The Canton of Zurich requires that we offer German lessons, but in any case, we believe that German instruction is important given our school’s location in Switzerland. # As every year, ISW has been inspected by the Bildungsdirektion Kanton Zurich, and in a report dated June 10, 2013, the inspector noted, “Das schulische Niveau ist recht hoch, die Schülerinnen and Schüler sind motiviert, wollen im Anschluss renommierte Schweizer Hochschulen besuchen.” # In addition, “In den besuchten Lektionen konnte verbindlich geführter, sorgfältig vorbereiteter und anregend gestalteter Unterricht beobachtet werden. Die Schülerinnen und Schüler machten durchwegs einen interessierten und motivierten Eindruck.“ (Translated: The quality of German taught is of a high level. Students are highly motivated to learn and consider joining Swiss Universities in the future.!The lessons are carefully planned and presented in a creative and stimulating way. The students gave a very motivated and interested impression.)

At ISW we believe that all students should understand the value of a healthy active lifestyle. After school sports clubs are offered. For our youngest students the clubs begin as an opportunity for students to play and become acquainted with the sports and become more structured and possibly even competitive later on. For many of our students sport play an important part in their education and life. Sport offers an opportunity to build a sense of belonging through team spirit, collaboration and commitment.#

We are proud to be the only international school in the greater Zürich area to offer Mandarin lessons, and some of the students have become so proficient that they have tested at a native level. We will organize another student exchange trip to China in April 2014 to provide our students with the opportunity to study in a Chinese school in Suzhou and enjoy cultural travel to Peking and other cities. #

The following sports activities have been covered by the different grades throughout the year: Football, Folk Dance, Cheerleading, Badminton, Volleyball, Speedminton, Dance, Handball, Latin Dance and Aerobics, Ultimate Frisbee, Thai Chi, Field Hockey, Track and Field, Basketball and Martial Arts.

For a school like ISW, our small student numbers can make it challenging to get enough students to form a whole team. Nevertheless, in a united effort from teachers, the sports coordinator and coaches, teams have been formed and have successfully competed in matches, tournaments and meets against other International Schools in Switzerland.# We continue to build our school spirit, by supporting our athletes and sports teams with enthusiasm and passion. Our athletes have the power to inspire our young students to aspire to become great athletes themselves.

Students have learned the following skills: safety, rules, tactics, equipment, scoring, boundaries, etiquette, psychological aspects and benefits, endurance, speed, choreography and more.

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Beyond the Classroom

SERVING THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICE - STUDENTS HELPING OTHERS This past year, ISW students showed thoughtful involvement in numerous activities that aim to serve others in their local and global communities. The students were challenged in many ways, including learning new skills, collaborating with others, considering the ethical implications of their actions, and engaging with issues of global importance. Students planned and initiated activities, set goals for themselves and reflected on their progress once the activities were completed. ManageBac was used by students to record their progress and as a platform to show evidence of their learning through uploading pictures, videos, certificates and volunteer logs. Students have proven to be dedicated to helping others consistently throughout their school year. Below are some of the activities students have participated in this year: EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY YEARS • Red Run: running and raising funds for the program “Mitten unter uns” of the Red Cross in Switzerland • Upkeep of lunch room • Tidying up of outdoor toys MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM AND DIPLOMA PROGRAM • Reading Buddies: Students helped in primary years with reading skills# • Lunch Support: Students assisted in Early Years and Kindergarten during lunch time • Red Run: Students ran and raised funds for the program “Mitten unter uns” of the Red Cross in Switzerland • Pink Day: Students raising awareness for the International Anti Bully Day, through art displays, a “pink” bake sale, bracelet sales, and more – funds donated to ProJuventute • Student Council: Representing their classmates in decision making and planning of events for students, and serving as a voice for the students’ perspective in school-wide decision making • Yearbook: Students worked collaboratively in Yearbook Club to document school events and compile them in a final product – the annual school yearbook • Tutoring Program: Over 20 students volunteered weekly throughout the year to help individual or small groups of students in academic disciplines • Blue Ink School Newspaper: Students created a student newspaper from the students’ voice • Library Help: Students of all ages spent time volunteering in the library and media centre, organizing and cataloging resources • Trip to Romania: Grade 11 students helped build a multi-unit house for families in need with the organization “Habitat for Humanity”

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Building houses in Romania

On the go

ACTIVITIES • Student-Led Clubs: Grade 11 and 12 students organized and led a variety of clubs for younger students including Beauty Club, Photo Manipulation, Debate, PYP Arts and Crafts, Hip Hop and Music Appreciation, Latin Dance, Creative Writing • Student Organized Events: Grade 11 students organized a variety of events for younger students, including a PYP Movie Night, Lock-in sleepover, LAN Party, MYP Movie Night, Games Night, Weeding out the Weak • Students volunteered in a variety of capacities within the larger global community, including teaching English in Chile, babysitting, World Community Grid • Summer Camps: Students spent a week of their summer assisting with the ISW Summer Camp program as student volunteers • Spring Benefit and 10th Anniversary: Students volunteered in a variety of capacities at these large-scale school events, including serving, welcome desk, photography, and backstage duties Alysha Kothlow

Throughout each school year, students participate in various activities outside the academic classroom setting. At the start of the 2012 school year, students in grades 6 - 10 traveled with their teachers to an alpine location in Switzerland to attend the annual start-of-the-school-year weeklong camp with a focus on team building activities. Outdoor activities included hiking, biking, climbing, each with a focus on strengthening the rapport, respect, and friendship between students at each grade level. Students in grades 3-5 also enjoy bonding with their classmates and teachers, spending only a few nights in various locations within Switzerland. Their days were filled with activities such as canoeing, hiking, swimming and outdoor BBQ´s. In an effort to integrate with the local Swiss culture, classes visit museums, markets, libraries, and experience various activities such as skiing, skating, candle making, play productions, musical performances. Students are provided the opportunity to develop skills and to be exposed to new and exciting events and activities that extend their learning beyond the classroom.

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Teacher

RECOGNITION

We know from experience that the quality of teaching is directly linked to the student achievement. We are proud of teachers who spread their enthusiasm, professionalism and commitment to inspire our students to become the best they can be. We are thankful for the teachers that go the extra mile and genuinely care for our students well being and are welcoming parents to share open communication. FACTS AND FIGURES

6:1

FACULTY AND STAFF

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

TEACHING INTERNS

TEACHERS WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

STUDENT- TEACHER RATIO

RECOGNIZING FACULTY AND STAFF THAT HAVE BEEN WITH ISW FOR FIVE OR MORE YEARS

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ALEX CARDONA, 2005

RHONDA MOTT-HILL, 2005

SHANE PETERS, 2006

MATTHEW HALL, 2006

MARICEL SPYCHER,2007

ANETTE KIZILEMA, 2007

JO SIMPSON, 2008

GREG ANDREWS, 2008

RENE BILL, 2008

JONATHAN BRADLEY,

GRETHA WOCKE, 2008

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GISELA FERNS, 2008

COMMUNITY

FACTS AND FIGURES OF STUDENT BODY

183 STUDENTS

36 75% 63% NATIONALITIES

13% 8% FROM THE US AND CANADA

FROM SOUTH AMERICA

BILINGUAL OR MORE

FROM EUROPE

FROM ASIA

OTHERS

NOTE: As in many international schools, many students have more than one ‘nationality’. The number outlined above is based on data given to the school at the time of admission. However, the background and origin of our students is clearly more complex than this table can capture.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Ten years is not long for an International School existence, but it is definitely a milestone worthy of celebration. It's not just the ten years that should be celebrated, but what has been achieved in that time. From humble beginnings with just 12 students, the tenth year ended with 185 on roll and our graduates on their way to higher education all over Europe, the US and Canada. In that time the school has gained accreditation for all three IB programmes - PYP, MYP and DP, making ISW one of just a few IB World Schools in Switzerland. On 16th November 2012, 480 members of the ISW community, as well as a number of special guests, came together to participate in a magnificent evening which highlighted many of the positive things about the school. Students performed a number of spectacular dances, choreographed by Jo Simpson, created a short drama piece under the supervision of Cristina Suevos and our students sang both with accompaniment and acapello, under the guidance of Kate Taylor. Passionate speeches, written and delivered by MYP and DP students, reflected their pride in being members of ISW and outlined how they felt they had developed during their time at the school. The founder members were present to share their ideals and memories of the first months of the school's existence and after a delicious meal the evening was rounded off with music from Thunder and a guest performance by Emel. It was certainly an evening to remember and a fitting way to round off ISW's first decade.

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ISW COMMUNITY

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION The ISW Parents’ Association is a voluntary organization comprised of parents with students enrolled at ISW who volunteer their time and talents throughout the school year. The PA income is derived from the yearly PA fees and Bake Sales. The funds cover the events and the end of the year gifts for faculty and staff of ISW. The Mission of the ISW Parents’ Association is to encourage and support the involvement of all parents of the school through many different activities. It is through these activities that parents have the opportunity to share their experience, knowledge, and talent with each other to promote school spirit and cooperation among the entire school community. Without the continued support and generosity of the many volunteers who work tirelessly on numerous events and community initiatives, our school simply would not be the place it is today. 2012-13 PARENTS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President - Julie St.Clair President Elect - Ritu Agarwal Treasurer - Stefan Fischer Secretary - Agnes Zwanenburg Volunteer Coordinator - Carolina Yavarone

CREATING OPPORTUNITY Our PA committee Members, Room Parent Representatives and Event Committee Members have reached out to our over 130 families to bring families together to socialize and celebrate. Schoolwide activities such as the WorldFest, celebrate the wide diversity of our school community and give the opportunity to socialize in small groups.

GAINING KNOWLEDGE The school values the input of parents. 58 % of the parents participated in the survey that was connected to the ISW accreditation process. Krislyn Lavey, a member of the Parents’ Association has been giving an extensive amount of her time to this ongoing process. She has been looking at all aspects and taking her responsibilities as a member of the Self-Study Committee very seriously. ISW/Annual Report

"The Parents’ Association made me feel welcome right from the beginning. I was able to contribute and share my talents within the organization. It made me feel good to know that my involvement made a difference to our children and our school spirit. Getting involved and making friends that are from different cultural backgrounds gave me an invaluable experience, that I otherwise would never have had." " " " " " " " Krislyn Lavey, Hawaii

HIGHLIGHTS IN 2012 - 2013 • • • • • •

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WORLD FEST SPIRIT DAY ST. NICK STUDENT SPRING DANCE END OF YEAR PIC NIC TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH

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ACTIVITIES IN 2012 - 2013 • • • • • • •

BOOK CLUBS RUNNING CLUBS ZUMBA YOGA MONTHLY PA MEETINGS NUMEROUS BAKE SALES GUIDED TOURS

FROM THE PA PRESIDENT When for the first time we decided to make a move out of Mumbai , it was not easy. I came to Switzerland worried that I would find it hard to make friends. Within the first 2-3 months I knew I was wrong. With such warm a welcome from the parents’ association and all the parents I felt more than welcomed. In the second year I was part of it myself. Its the best way to contribute to the school your kids spend so much time in. ! " " " " " " " " Ritu Agarwal, India As the school year comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to thank all of the extraordinary volunteers who helped make our PA events successful. I couldn’t have done it without all of you! In September, we held our “World Fest” with over 200 people in attendance. The fantastic trio of Silvia Cervera, Carolina Yavarone, and Helvecia Pena organized and executed this fun-filled event.# Thank you also to Ritu for her amazing henna "tatoos" and Lisa Stevens for supervising the MYP students running games. In October, it was time to celebrate Halloween with “Spirit Day”.#Yvette Babic as chairperson was tireless!#Krislyn was absolutely incredible with her patience at all of my endless questions and helped with EVERYTHING all week long.#Gabriela lent her expertise and time with her amazing haunted house structure.#I also send a big thank you to our “curtain fairies” Agnes and Namita.#It was an amazing surprise to see those all hung when we came back from lunch to decorate!# Additionally, Carolina Yavarone was nonstop all week from planning all the way to the last clean-up.#Ritu and Agnes worked so hard all week and through the PYP disco and clean-up.# As always, Renee rocked this house as DJ “extraordinaire”.#Lyla and Greg were fantastic with lending decorations, decorating, and chaperoning (that oh-so-thankless job!). In December, St. Nick came to visit all of the students at ISW. The executive committee and some helper elves made sure those bags were full of treats for everyone. In March, we hosted the “Glitzy Masked Ball”.# Pepe Vargas, made the fantastic posters!#My biggest thank you goes out to Silvia who saved my life!#She ran all over Winterthur for hours Thursday evening when I flew back from the states and realized that my package (from the states, ironically) containing the PYP masks had not arrived!# Yvette and Krislyn hung all of the silver fabric, Carmen and Krislyn did all of the sparkly cut-out shapes with their template machines, and Ritu did the huge, gorgeous mask for our photo

background.#Decorating crew also included Agnes, Anu, Silvia, and Esther.#Thank you all! In May, ISW again participated in the Red Run.# Sharon Hillenaar expertly organized a training program for the PYP kids.#Thank you to Debbie, Silvia, and all of the water station helpers.#Josef and John D. saved us by lighting the grills and cooking under pressure for all of the hungry runners.# Daniela, Esther, Denise, and Ritu were fantastic serving sausages as quickly as possible! At the end of May we held our annual Family Picnic.#Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, we had a turnout of at least 130 who all enjoyed good food and good company!#Frauke Bremmers was the chairperson again this year and did a terrific job of organizing, shopping, and prepping all the delicious veggie and chicken kebaps.#Our tireless (and cold) grill champions were John Bremmers, JT Van Winkel, and David St. Clair.# Namita probably still has dishpan hands from all of her help with clean-up!# Finally, I need to thank Agnes and Ritu for running around doing whatever needed to be done from start to finish. Over the course of the year, we held four very successful bake sales. A sincere thank you to Lisa Pickup who planned, organized, and executed every bake sale with help from Henriette, Sophie, Krislyn, and Meg. The final event was the fantastic, and delicious Teacher Appreciation lunch.#The committee of Ritu, Anu, and Namita spoiled the teachers and staff with an Indian décor and theme.# I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone!#Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to these fantastic events. Sincerely, Julie St. Clair

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ISW is a non-profit organization, which has developed and grown steadily over the last 10 years. The numbers reflect the income and expenses of 2012-2013.

INCOME!

Tuition!

CHF 4,6263,813

Registration Fees

66,800

Other School-related Income!

105,389

(summer camp, transportation, after school care, etc.)

Donations !

38,135

Loss Acts Receivables

- 2,313

Direct income related cost

- 238,613

Total Income

4,633,211

EXPENSES! !

Personal

CHF 3,385,220

Rent/Insurance

512,645

Admin/Educational Materials !

206,198

Premises/Equipment

115,088

Events, Memberships,, Marketing!

71,292

Total Expenses

4,536,119

Operating Results

DEPRECIATION! IT/Facilities

Non Operating Profit

Total Profit Loss

336,828

CHF - 185,239

-5,936

151,593

SUMMARY IN INCOME Others

Tuition

96% SUMMARY OF EXPENSES IT/ Facilities Personal Memberships, Events, Marketing

Educational Materials Premises/Equipment Administration, Accounting

2 4% 3%2% 5% 13%

72%

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Giving to ISW

ANNUAL GIVING FUND “We are happy to support the Annual Fund, because our kids are happy at ISW. Not only can the children benefit directly from the donation we give, but at the same time we can show our appreciation to the school that give my children a great experience.” Carmen Sirboiu

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is grateful to the current and past parents, the Board of Directors, current and past teachers and staff, and friends who supported the school with gifts in the 2012-13 school year. With these donations we were able to purchase items on our immediate wish list, which directly impacts the lives of our students today. ISW raised a total of CHF 20‘000 in 2012-13 54 percent of our school community participated and supported our efforts. All proceeds of the Annual Giving Fund were allocated to:

20 New computers for our lab 12 iPads for the Primary Years students

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THE SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM OUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE VITAL TO THE CONTINUING SUCCESS OF THE SCHOOL AND ITS MISSION. WE WOULD THEREFORE LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL OVER THE LAST YEAR. Family Agarwal Family Airoldi Family Alavudeen Franz-Josef Albrecht Family Anderson Family Babic Family Baley Family Barber Family Barzuna Paoli Family Baumberger Family Baum-Osterwalder Family Beiskjaer Family Bernarding Family Bremmers Family Brunner Family Bürger Family Butti Family Brinkers Family Cochrane Family Corti Family Coupland Family Dörflinger Family Eykerman Family Fischer Family Forssell Family Frey Family Fuchs Family Gasser Family Goodwin

Family Gramacho Family Gregorio Family Gubler Family Häberle Family Habibi-Naini Family Hall Family Heinzelmann Family Hotti Walter Hönes Family Huber Family Hyafil Family Jones Family Karoutis Family Kizilelma Family Koch Family Lavey Family Lelievre Family Locher Family Melo da Silva Ferreira Karin and Jeorge Messmer Family Mielants Family Milekovic Family Monhemius Rhonda Mott-Hill Family Nagy Family Onishi Family Pagnotti Family Panoff

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GIFTS IN KIND

Family Albrecht Family Brunner Family Häberle Famiy Huber Family Sirboiu Sulzer AG

Hyatt Sprüngli La Prairie Swarovski Parkresort Basel Die Mediterranean Vinothek

Family Pares Family Pickup Family Pohl Family Price Family Raje Family Rajgopal Family Rainer Family Rautavaara Family Schmidt Family Schnadt Peter Sulzer Family Srungarakavi Family St. Clair Family Stevens Family Stoy Family Trier Family Tyagi Family Vacher Pena Family Van Wesenbeeck Family Van Winkel Family Vargas Family Venugopalan Family Vermeulen Family Wandernoth Family Weber Family Werner Family Winkler Friend Anemones Family Wittmann

Family Fischer Students of Grade 9&10 Chalet Royalp-Villars Villat Melbas, Villars Rare Ware, Winterthur

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