When Sharing a Story Can Change a Life… A conversation about hope and the possibility of kidney donation, with Ms Lian Cohen This week we're talking with Ms Lian Cohen, who many of you might know as our Middle School Mathematics teacher. She has been a valued member of staff at WIS for over 16 years. Ms Lian is living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and is currently seeking a living kidney donor. Her story is a reminder of the power of compassion and connection, and by s

The Outdoor Education Program continues second semester with our elective trips, Global Alliance, and grades 10 and 11 traveling to the Waterberg for post-exam partying (under teacher supervision of course) and service learning respectively (a nice contrast). Selected students have already begun their Global Alliance exchange programs this semester. Grade 9 students from around the world will soon visit us in March and April for their part of the exchange. Working with Eleph

This month at Windhoek International School, we are shining a spotlight on one of the most important IB Learner Profile attributes: Caring. In the PYP, being caring is more than a word we display on classroom walls, it is something we live, practise, and model every day. Caring learners show empathy, compassion, and respect. They act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around them. Across our classrooms, we see caring in action in many ways.