International School of Bologna

From imagination to clay ✨ Our Ceramic After School Club students from Primary School have been busy shaping, molding, and bringing their creativity to life! 🎨👐

This carousel showcases some of the amazing ceramic masterpieces they proudly created — each piece unique, full of personality, and made with lots of patience and joy.

We are so proud of our young artists and the beautiful work they produced! 💙

🎉 ISB is the first Google for Education Premier Reference School in Italy. We are part of an elite pool of fewer than 25 Google for Education Premier Reference schools globally. Our collaboration with Google for Education began in 2017. In 2019, ISB became Italy’s first Google Reference School. Today, we are proud to reach another milestone as the first Google for Education Premier Reference School in the country—a recognition reserved for schools representing the highest level of innovation in the use of Google technologies for learning. As a Premier Reference School, ISB works directly with Google to develop and test next-generation educational environments. Our students and educators often experiment with new technologies before they are released globally. Innovation at ISB always goes hand in hand with safety and responsibility. Advanced tools—including Gemini AI—are integrated within a secure “Walled Garden” environment that protects privacy and data while allowing our community to explore the future of learning. This achievement belongs to our dedicated staff, curious students, and supportive families. Thank you to Our ISB Technology Director Pio Fabriziani and Mariel Reid for her contunous collaboration in the AI integration project, to Google Learning & Education, Marco Berardinelli, Riccardo Speidel, Emanuele Pozzi and Gaz Lewis, to C2 Group, Sefano Ghidini, GIONATA NOIOSI and Alessandro De Bono for their partnership.

Sunshine, renewed spaces, and a campus full of energy ☀️A beautiful sunny day makes the ISB campus shine, highlighting the newly renovated façade and vibrant learning spaces. Our Primary School educators and learners are engaged in their daily activities—exploring culture, traditions, and characteristics from around the world, expressing creativity in Visual Arts, and learning together across subjects. Among these moments, you can also catch a glimpse of our students during Italian class, where language learning becomes another window into curiosity and discovery. Every corner of the campus reflects collaboration, creativity, and the joy of learning.

Sweet treats for a sweet cause 💕🍪 Our Valentine’s Bake Sale brought the ISB community together in support of this year’s Prom, the formal celebration for our Grades 9–12 students. From beautifully baked homemade goods to enthusiastic student volunteers, it was a joyful day full of generosity and school spirit. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who baked, bought, and supported us. Every contribution helps make this special evening possible! ✨

Active bodies, active minds 🏐 Our Grade 9 and 10 students took their PHE learning outdoors with a beach volleyball session—developing teamwork, coordination, strategy, and communication skills in a dynamic game setting. Physical education in action means applying concepts, making decisions under pressure, and supporting one another through every rally. Learning goes beyond the classroom!

Today at ISB, love and laughter filled the campus as we celebrated Valentine’s Day from our Early Years to our older students ❤️ The hallways and the classes were buzzing with positive energy as students enjoyed their regular activities with a special Valentine spirit — full of kindness, creativity, and joy. A beautiful day of sharing smiles and spreading love across our school community! 💌✨

Huge congratulations to our MUN Club for an incredible week at the 58th Annual THIMUN Conference in the Netherlands! Representing Uruguay, our delegates tackled global issues, drafted resolutions, and mastered the art of diplomacy alongside students from across the globe. They return with sharper critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of world affairs. 👏✨Kudos to our students and a big thanks to our teachers!

Today, our Grade 2 students engaged in a research-based learning activity focused on exploring their country of origin. Through guided research, students identified key characteristics such as climate, traditional foods, customs, and cultural practices. They then synthesized their learning by creating visual boards to organize and present their findings. This meaningful project supported the development of research skills, cultural awareness, and appreciation for diversity within our classroom community. We are proud of the thoughtful effort and curiosity shown by our young learners. ✨

A memorable ski week in Monte Bondone for our ISB Grade 8 students ⛷️❄️ Between snowy days, wonderful panoramas, and time spent together, students embraced both challenge and discovery beyond the classroom. Well done, Grade 8!