The making of Nylon Year 11 Chemistry students took a short break from working on IGCSE past papers to make nylon on Monday 30 April. They used two reactants – an aqueous solution of a chemical called a di-amine and an organic solution of a...
On Wednesday, Arafura and Aegean went to Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site. It is said to be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Despite the wild, wet and windy weather, Arafura and Aegean were superb archaeologists, listening carefully to stories and facts given,...
This term Year 9 explored the theme of 'Natural Forms' and learning some new textile skills. After looking at the work of German photographer Karl Blossfeldt, students made a series of observational studies of natural forms including seed pods, leaves, shells, fossils and insects. The shapes...
The Bronze DofE group completed their practice expedition in the Suffolk countryside over the weekend. The weather was grey, rain was forecast but the group arrived at Brettenham on Saturday morning ready and eager to walk. The Bronze DofE group worked in two teams during...
Five pupils from Year 6 represented CIS at the Cambridge Schools Sports Partnership Quicksticks Hockey tournament. The tournament was held at Trumpington Community College under a cloudy but dry sky. The five pupils, Elisa, Sam, Rebecca, Yuta and Maya faced opposition from 12 different teams. Each match...
On Thursday 15th March, Minjae (Yr 10) presented his CREST project, entitled “Biofuels”, at a local Big Bang Fair held at Herts & Essex High School in Bishops Stortford. There were about 20 groups of students, from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4, presenting projects on...
CIS is thrilled at its student's success in the recent Vocal Express "Global challenge" competition. More than 300 schools around the globe took part in the competition that started on Wednesday 7th March and lasted 6 days. We competed in the "Genius cup", which adds...
Thursday 8th March was IGCSE results day for those students around the world who sat their exams in January 2018. As an international school we have more flexibility with our exam schedule and a group of our Year 11 students chose to take their IGCSE maths...
In CREST Club (a STEM enrichment programme for young people aged 5-19 years old), Minjae (Year 10) has recently been learning how to bend and cut glass tubing. His project is about making and testing biofuels and he is currently trying to harness the chemical energy stored in potatoes...
Art and Media trip to The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising Last Friday Year 10 Art and Media students spent a day at the fantastic Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in London. As part of the Year 10 IGCSE work, they are working on...