News

The ISB Eco Team has been celebrating the success of several initiatives launched as part of our participation in the Eco Schools programme. These efforts not only help make our school more sustainable but also empower students to take active roles in environmental stewardship.

ISB Shop and See

The first-ever second-hand clothing sale, ISB Shop and See, was a resounding success! The event raised an impressive €95,25, which will now be available to fund student-led initiatives. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this fantastic effort.

Stay tuned for the next edition of ISB Shop and See, coming in the new year. Don’t miss your chance to shop sustainably while supporting student projects!

The Big Orange Bottle

As part of our commitment to recycling, plastic bottles and cans were collected in the canteen. Recently, two dedicated MYP students took the initiative to recycle these items at the supermarket, earning €52,15. This amount will directly contribute to making ISB even more eco-friendly.

A big thank you to the students and everyone involved in these initiatives. Your efforts are making a real difference in creating a greener school environment!

Let’s keep up the momentum and continue working together for a sustainable future.

Small Sustainable Steps: Shampoo Bars for All

To encourage everyone in our community to think about the small changes they can make for a more sustainable future, our Eco Team distributed  a shampoo bar gift from the school (generously supported by Libreon) to all students and staff. This thoughtful initiative serves as a reminder that even small actions, like reducing plastic waste, can have a big impact.

A big thank you to the students, staff, and supporters of these initiatives. Together, we are making a real difference in creating a greener, more sustainable school environment. Let’s keep up the momentum and continue working towards a brighter future!

We are proud to announce that we have been named as a Language Friendly Ambassador School and as such will continue to commit to  welcoming and appreciating the languages, dialects and accents of all our pupils and their parents/caregivers in school

.

Last year the ISB was awarded the Brabant Road Safety Label. The Brabant Road Safety Label (BVL: BrabantsVerkeersveiligheidsLabel) was introduced this part of the Netherlands (Brabant) in 1997. The aim of this project is to improve road safety among children and young people by paying structural attention to traffic education in schools.

We are proud to announce that ISB has been awarded the Eco School’s Bronze Certificate, the first step towards securing the prestigious Green Flag.

This year the ISB is joining Eco-School Netherlands and we cannot wait to get started! The Eco-Schools concept was developed as a direct response to the United Nations conference on Environment and Development in 1992. It was recognised that children and young people need to be involved in the sustainability and environmental protection of our planet.

Schools in the south of The Netherlands were the last to return to school and the ISB finally opened its doors to students last week after a six-week summer break.

We finally got to celebrate our 10th Anniversary last Thursday 9 June and it was certainly worth the wait! Ms Asbjørnsen opened the festivities by welcoming students, parents, members of staff, neighbours and local dignitaries to the school to celebrate our special anniversary.

The ISB hosted a Dutch International Secondary Schools workshop with 15 colleagues from international schools across the Netherlands (and Belgium). The topic was CAS: Creativity, Activity, Service.

At the International School of Breda (ISB), the spirit of care and community shines through every student action. Living by the motto “ISBCares!”, ISB students consistently demonstrate compassion, initiative, and a commitment to making a difference.

Each year, Middle Years Programme (MYP) students engage in a range of Service as Action (SA) projects, aimed not only at developing important skills such as perseverance, collaboration, and initiative but also at contributing positively to the community. These projects foster a deeper connection between students and the world around them.

Some of the highlights from this year’s SA projects include:

• The Tulip Project for TaraBodong, which raises awareness and support for important causes
• ShoeBox Action, a drive to provide gifts for those in need
• EcoClub, focusing on environmental sustainability
• Write for Rights ✍️, advocating for human rights through letter-writing campaigns.
• Assisting younger students in the school library
• Supporting the ISB Parents Association in uniting local organizations
• Collaborating with Food Bank Breda 🍽️to provide essential resources to those in need

These initiatives highlight just a few ways in which ISB students are making a meaningful difference in their community.

The ISB SA Team wishes all students continued success in their efforts to create a caring and impactful school year ahead!