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...
On Wednesday 28th February, The Infants and Juniors were treated to a visit from Freshwater Theatre Company for an interactive Spanish storytelling session. The performance was part of the school’s World Book Day celebrations and helped the children learn about the art of storytelling, not just in...
On Tuesday 27th February, all the Reception to Year 6 children, Mother Tongue Teachers, parents and class teachers at Cherry Hinton Hall celebrated International Mother Language Day, in an special hour-long assembly in the new Okes Hall. The 14 mother tongue groups; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese,...
Tuesday afternoon saw CIS take part in the Year 10 Maths Feast 2018, a team Maths Challenge sponsored by Further Mathematics Support Programme which took place at Linton Village College. The Maths Feast comprised starter-‘ what no words’ round, mains -‘Problems, problems' round, a particularly challenging practical interlude involving dice cycles, and...
U9 Netball V Dame Bradbury (Away) The under 9 girls had their very first experience of a netball match, playing away at Dame Bradbury School. The conditions for playing were tough, with the girls facing persistent rain and cold temperatures. Despite this, the under 9 girls...
[gallery ids="1776,1777"] We're never too old to listen to a story During assembly this week, we welcomed the Storyteller Jamie Crawford. He brought with him two traditional stories: 'The Singing Bones' and 'The Lindworm'. For a whole hour the Seniors were captivated with a mesmerising and entertaining performance, his only props being...
Dear when you smiled at me, I heard a melody It haunted me from the start Something inside of me started a symphony Zing! Went the strings of my heart Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc This week in the Biology department, coinciding appropriately with...