Summer Camp

A wonderful European Championships for Hubi and Oli, with both brothers coming home as European Champions.

Our first-ever Blazers Academy Football Camp brought five days of football to the AISB pitch, giving students from Grade 2 through High School the opportunity to train with former professional goalkeeper and UEFA A Licensed coach Vukašin Poleksić.

In the latest episode of the Voices of Learning podcast, “Why ‘Just Play’ Might Be the Most Serious Learning,” host Magdalene Gray sits down with AISB Early Childhood educator Ange Guinness to explore the science behind play and why some of the simplest childhood experiences can build foundations for learning that last a lifetime. From climbing, building, and imaginative play to helping around the house, their conversation looks at how everyday experiences support brain development, concentration, creativity, independence, and a child’s growing understanding of the world.

How does reading shape the way children think, feel, and navigate an increasingly digital world? In the latest episode of the Voices of Learning podcast, host Magdalene Gray sits down with AISB Elementary Literacy Coach Heather MacMichael to explore literacy as a dynamic tool for personal growth, critical thinking, and connection.

This week, as students worldwide have received their 2026 IB Diploma Programme results, our community has been filled with a shared sense of pride and reflection as students, families, and faculty digest the culmination of years of hard work.

Crossing oceans, settling into a new country, or stepping into a new hallway across campus brings a mixture of curiosity, nostalgia, and anticipation. Moving between school divisions or relocating across the globe often involves an emotional journey for children and adults alike, where uncertainty, sadness, and excitement coexist. Navigating these shifts with care offers room for personal growth, adaptability, and resilience.

Parenting unfolds as an evolving practice rather than a rigid checklist. Over three weeks, parents from both our school community and neighboring areas gathered for the Empowered Parenting Toolkit series. Alongside educators, participants explored the intersections of neurodevelopmental science and thoughtful, child-led approaches to supporting a child's growth. This summary offers a brief look at the core themes and practical pathways discussed during the sessions.

If you wander through our Early Childhood corridors this week, your eyes will undoubtedly be drawn to a vibrant masterpiece hanging on the wall: a beautifully stitched community quilt created entirely by our youngest Early Childhood (EC) and Kindergarten (KG) learners. At first glance, it is a stunning piece of collaborative art. But beneath the colorful fabrics and varied textures lies something much deeper. This quilt is a tangible, living representation of how young children learn. At AISB, our early childhood experiences are deliberately designed around a deep understanding of developmental science, matching the natural, brilliant way a child’s brain processes the world at this age.

What a joy it was to gather in our theater this week for TEDxYouth@AISB 2026, a true representation of what happens when we trust young people to lead. Now in its second year, this event is one of our most ambitious student-led initiatives and is becoming a cornerstone of the AISB experience. Watching this initiative evolve from a spark of inspiration into a community-wide reality fills us with immense pride. It highlights exactly what happens when we trust our students with the space, the resources, and the belief to build something meaningful together.

Step onto our campus on any given morning in May, and you will see a unique kind of energy. You might pass Grade 3 students practicing setting up tents on the school field, discovering how to secure a rainfly in a safe, familiar environment. A few feet away, High Schoolers might be checking heavy backpacks, while Middle School groups load buses with gear destined for the forests of Eger or the shores of Lake Balaton.