In the words of Nike Run Club Coach Bennett, "I'm talking about running. I'm also not talking about running." After representing ISS at Fiji's 2023 Coke Games, student-athletes Yashan, Francis, and Emelia share their journeys and experiences running competitively. These young competitors give insights on their training, mental battles, and inspirat…

After the Episode is a series that focuses on reactions, commentary, and predictions for episodes of recently released shows. It's Wednesday squared! Beatrice, Mittal, Niya, and Ms. Manning discuss the pilot episode of the newest Adams family adaptation, Tim Burton's Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega. Currently available on Netflix. Synopsis: When a …

In this Let's Talk episode, Ms. Manning interviews three student-athletes about their journeys as swimmers. Allana, Manisha, and Heilala share how they got into competitive swimming, their passion for the sport, and what they think about every time they get in the pool. Listen to these inspiring young women as they celebrate growth, challenges, and…

In the final segment of this two-part DNA TCK special, Ms. Manning hosts Dulcie, Emilie, and Niya as they wrap up the conversation on moving to a new country as a third culture kid! DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow …

In the first segment of this two-part DNA TCK special, Ms. Manning hosts Elijah, Alice, Niya, and Adam — four year 7 third culture kids — as they discuss the ins and outs of moving internationally. DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it…

Welcome to season 3 of DismISSed! In preparation for their upcoming Language & Literature unit (where their summative task is creating a podcast episode), a small group of Year 9 students practiced and prepared an example episode discussion to be recorded LIVE in front of their class. In this unique Let's Talk episode, hear Mahir, Driya, Saket, Uin…

In Term 4 2022, MYP 3 students took part in an interdisciplinary unit (IDU) between Language & Literature (LL) and Individuals and Societies (IAS). The unit titled, "Refugees & Political Crises" centered around Alan Gratz's novel Refugee. The novel follows three fictional children, fleeing very real historic circumstances happening across history i…

Jevon and his best friend Diend live for basketball. Despite his coach's inspirational advice and guidance, Jevon struggles to look past his anger and hurt. In Finishing at the End: A Basketball Journey, Jevon strives to overcome his biggest barrier yet: his own mind. Finishing at the End: A Basketball Journey is by Francis Bakaniceva. In Term 4 20…

After moving with his struggling mother, facing school bullies, and striving to overcome a speech impediment, Jamal Bugsy makes a choice that could cost him everything. In a story about choices and consequences, The Down Below seeks to be a story of warning and hope to all young people going through tough times. The Down Below is by Saket Dawande I…

Parker Delaney was living the good life. Great family, great friends, and the best friend a girl could ask for: her sister Quinn. Parker and Quinn did everything together! Life was perfect. But one day out of the blue, everything changed. Quinn starting dating Kenzo. Nothing was the same. Now it's up to Parker and her friend Liam (Kenzo's younger b…

In this episode, Ms. Manning hosts Year 11 student Jordan and Year 9 student Arthur as they share challenges they've faced, along with advice and words of encouragement for other TCKs worldwide. DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's …

Can you solve the mystery of what caused Sam Brown's death at a dinner party? A group of year 6, 7, and 8 theatre students perform an old-fashioned radio drama. Five Minute Mysteries were broadcast on the MBS (Mutual Broadcasting System) in the United States of America from 1947 through to 1950. Listen to every word and see if you can discover the …

Can you solve the mystery of Old Sherry's murder in "Collector's Item"? A group of year 6 and year 7 theatre students perform an old-fashioned radio drama. Five Minute Mysteries were broadcast on the MBS (Mutual Broadcasting System) in the United States of America from 1947 through to 1950. Listen to every word and see if you can discover the clues…

"I feel like we're at a stage [in life], where our safety net is still holding us, but it's ripping... what if there are fun things that we're falling into?" Year 11 students Cindy and Minh Thu share what's been on their minds since turning seventeen! This episode is for anyone who ever has been or will be seventeen. DismISSed is an International S…

It's October 31st! Time for spooky season! In this special Halloween episode of DismISSed, Year 9 students J'lein, Almira, and Nisi talk about what they love (and hate) about horror movies. From The Conjuring 3 (2021) to It (2017) and Annabelle (2014), these ladies chat about jump scares, suspense, and making normal things terrifying (beware SPOILE…

During their second unit of study, Year 8 theatre students explored indigenous symbolism through theatre. For their summative task, the young actors and actresses were asked to collaborate and create symbolic narrative performances inspired by indigenous art pieces from the Pacific. Their performance also connected to Oceans Week at ISS, seeking to…

In preparation for their upcoming Language & Literature unit (where their summative task is creating a podcast episode), a small group of Year 9 students practiced and prepared an example episode discussion to be recorded LIVE in front of their class. In this unique Let's Talk episode, hear Joshua, Chuchu, Anabelle, and Aliya podcast about podcasti…

DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their pa…

DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their pa…

After the Episode is a new series that focuses on reactions, commentary, and predictions for episodes of recently released shows. In our first episode, Dominic, Elijah, Jordan, and Ms. Manning talk about the premiere episode of Disney's newest Star Wars show, Obi-Wan Kenobi starring Ewan McGregor. Currently streaming on Disney+. Synopsis: When agen…

Join Isabelle, Mufaro, Kitty, and Ms. Manning as they chat about the universally acclaimed Hamilton: An American Musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Opening in 2015, Hamilton has been seen by around 7.8 million people on stage. With a filmed version of the theatrical premiering on Disney+ in 2020, the number of fans of the show has only continue…

New Series! DNA TCK brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents…

Join DC Comic superfans Isabelle, Driya, Jackson, and Antonio as they share their favorite characters, comics, television series, and film adaptations of some of the world's most well-known superheroes. From the CW's Arrowverse to the newest Batman film, these guests discuss their opinions, present new facts, and seek to connect what makes audience…

DismISSed host Elijah interviews Year 12 students about the new 2022 Homework Assistance Program available to MYP students. Year 11 and 12 CAS students are offering one-on-one student tutoring opportunities for a number of subjects and student leaders Fiona and Hena share all the details in this interview episode. DismISSed is an International Scho…

In this DismISSed episode, Year 9 student Mugabi interviews new ISS teacher and Oceans facilitation team member Mr. Andy about his life experiences, water safety, and his passion for ocean education and advocacy. If you are on campus, you can often find Mr. Andy feeding the colorful underwater wildlife at home in ISS's 2500 liter saltwater tank in …

Mud fights, animal encounters, daring (and arguably crazy) rescues are all in a day's work for young people venturing through the wilds of West Africa. In this adventure-filled AUDIO DRAMA PRODUCTION, listeners are invited to experience suspense, humor, survival, and friendship brought to life nestled somewhere between the Sahara Desert and the Atl…

In celebration of the season, Ms. Manning hosts some of the 2021 Podcasting Co-curricular members (Chuchu, Jordan, and Dolly) as they all share what they are thankful for this year. The team also gives their thoughts and reflections on the podcast experience so far while looking forward to more in the future!…

In this DismISSed episode, Podcast student Chuchu interviews Language & Literature teacher Ms. Shelly on the topic of books and reading. Many of the book series and titles mentioned can be found in the ISS Library or the Year 6 Homeroom. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact th…

ISS student Nylla and her mother wanted to buy a horse. As they started looking they realized there was a real need for education regarding horse care in Fiji. Soon after, the Fiji Horse Sanctuary was born. In today's episode, Ms. Manning interviews Nylla all about the sanctuary's history, vision, and support needs. To learn more about the Fiji Hor…

In this episode, ISS students Jordan, Eneriko, along with Ms. Manning and Ms. Ana, talk about their most recent watches and favourite KDrama series. KDramas are South Korean television shows and series that have become popular throughout the world. And we're warning you now, they are addicting! DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Seri…

Join ISS students Mikeala, Eneriko, and Jordan as they talk about one of the world's most popular gaming platforms: Roblox! DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QgJN... https://youtube…

Spoiler warning! In this episode, ISS students Jordan, Chuchu, and Dolly talk about one of the most popular book series and film franchises in modern history: Harry Potter. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden https:/…