Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy STEM ASA
Students in the STEM Robotics After School Activity (ASA) have been participating in activities that are specifically designed around problem-based learning. Picture students taking on intricate challenges, from designing robots that expertly navigate mazes to conquering specific tasks. This approach is not just about finding answers; it’s about nurturing critical thinking and encouraging hands-on experimentation […]
Green Committee
We’re excited to announce that the Green Committee is back in full swing this year, passionately advocating for and promoting sustainable practices at ISD and beyond. We are on a mission to make sustainability a part of everyday life at our school. From filling all classrooms with proper paper recycling bins to sharing weekly sustainability […]
Fostering Inquisitiveness and Knowledge in Bengali Language Classroom
The pursuit of knowledge in the field of education is an adventure filled with inquiry and discovery. This trip is especially vivid in the Bengali language classes, where students are not only exposed to Bengali culture’s rich literary legacy but also pushed to become inquisitive learners. The Bengali Language class has transformed students into eager […]
DP1 Sports and Activities
On the 19th of September, 2023, grade 11 (DP1) students had the opportunity to play sports again during a school day. After the first few months of continuous studying, the DP1s jumped ecstatically at the idea of being able to play volleyball or even work out at the fitness center. The opportunity to experience the […]
Maslow Before Bloom
The beginning of the academic year is often a frantic time of kickstarts, deep dives and readied launchpads. Having a new grade’s worth of content to dig one’s teeth into and projects to roll out to students, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, can also cloud visions and stop us from giving learning engagements the space to […]
ISD Swimmers Place Second at AISD Swim Meet
The ISD swim team participated in a swim meet at the American International School Dhaka (AISD) on September 22nd and 23rd and we congratulate our middle and high school swimmers on their successes. This dedicated team was amazing and swam to the best of their abilities. Below are the attached final results of the ISD […]
Secondary Week Without Walls- November 2023
The ISD secondary school is excited to build off of the successes of the March 2023 Week Without Walls experiential learning trips where students performed meaningful service, grew in their confidence and leadership, and built lasting memories. This academic year, the Week Without Walls trips will occur in late November. Parent information sessions were held […]
Maslow Before Bloom
Matthew Payne, Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher The beginning of the academic year is often a frantic time of kickstarts, deep dives and readied launchpads. Having a new grade’s worth of content to dig one’s teeth into and projects to roll out to students, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, can also cloud visions and stop us from […]
ISD Student Perspectives on the 2.0 Renovation and ISD Athletics
Ellen Johnston, University and Careers Counselor Hawk Express is an extracurricular activity ISD Secondary students may join, allowing them to brainstorm and write about topics of interest ISD students share. For the first assignment, Grade 10s Shamsunnahar Binte Mohiuddin, known at school as Masuma and Aditya Varshney, wrote survey questions to gain perspective on the […]
Primary Robotics Club
Our Primary Robotics Cub launched with great excitement as the students were introduced to the more advanced Lego Spike Prime robots. The first challenge had the students building and programming a dancing robot. The students will continue to complete various challenges and code their robots. These activities help develop their foundational skills, knowledge and understanding […]
Grade 5 Inquirers and Knowledgeable
Scratch Times Table Game in Design The Grade 5s were tasked with designing a Times Table multiplication game within the Scratch online coding platform. Guided by the principles of the Design Thinking cycle, they first established who their target audience was. They embraced the role of inquirers and investigated the elements that constituted a good […]
New Year’s Resolution
The new school year at ISD has been one that is filled with hope and promise. Our school is looking as fresh and as modern as it ever has and we are off to a great start. Whenever we start a new school year, we always try and better ourselves and better what we have […]
