29 September 2023
COMMUNITY UPDATE
DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Dear parents, It is difficult to believe that a full month of school has already flown by. Yet, one of the most exciting events on the ISB calendar is just around the corner, and I hope that you are looking forward to joining our Homecoming celebrations next Friday. This is such a unique event that really speaks to the kind of community we are here at ISB. You only have to walk around campus on the day to instantly witness the incredible bonds that exist between our students, parents, faculty and staff, and our alumni, who come back home each year to celebrate with us. It is this sense of belonging and connection to this place that strengthens us as a community. In many ways, Homecoming is the manifestation of everything that our school has to offer throughout the entire year. Just this week, our IB Theatre students are attending the TaPS Symposium in London and working alongside actors and directors. We have a couple of sports tournaments happening on campus this weekend and there is always such an incredible energy at these events. I do encourage you to come along if you can to cheer for our Raiders athletes. Next week, Fanny Chan, Director of Advancement and I will be traveling to the US for a series of Alumni Reunions. What strikes me the most when catching up with our alumni is hearing just how much ISB, and the people they met here, continue to impact their life today. Seeing how these relationships have stood the test of time truly is a testament to the remarkable legacy of our school, and to the resilience of our entire ISB community. On that note, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and I wish you all another (hopefully) sunny weekend. Kind regards,
James MacDonald