Rome International School

Following a spectacular closing concert titled ‘Guardians of the Sea’—a breathtaking performance featuring a string orchestra, wind band, and choir, uniting over 160 students from 15 Globeducate schools—the XIII International Music Festival came to a memorable end.

On the final day, participants enjoyed an inspiring lesson on sustainability and marine biology at the Mallorca Aquarium, making for an unforgettable experience.

👉 See link in bio for all the highlights

A huge congratulations to all the talented students for their incredible performances and heartfelt thanks to our wonderful hosts, International School.

The International Music Festival is one of five annual Globeducate inter-school events, offering students enriching experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom and foster meaningful international connections.

  

RIS played with incredible passion against on Wednesday 29 January in an exciting basketball match. Both teams showcased outstanding effort, determination and teamwork. The energy in the gym was electric as supporters cheered enthusiastically. Our players gave it their all and it was a fantastic experience that celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship! 🏀

We’re looking forward to the next game!

  

As tradition holds, our school community came together to celebrate the Spring Festival and welcome the with joy and enthusiasm.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Yan Sun and our talented students - Sylvia, Kelly, Filippo, Ricky, Antonio, Katia, Zihan, Yifang in Year 11; Aurora, Evelin, Yi, Nickolas in Year 12; Eve and Selena in Year 8 and Year 7 respectively - for their incredible efforts in creating stunning decorations for our main hall and preparing delicious traditional dumplings, which were enjoyed by all!

2025 marks the Year of the Snake. As the sixth animal in the Chinese Zodiac, the Snake symbolises elegance, wisdom, and intuition. It is also known for its self-sufficiency and ability to overcome challenges with determination and commitment.

To all those celebrating in our community, we wish you joy, prosperity, and success in this new year.

  

Rehearsals are well underway in Mallorca for the XIII Globeducate International Music Festival! 🎶

Do you have plans this evening?

Join us to celebrate the universal language of Music with a spectacular closing concert coming live from Agora Portals International School.

Here’s your free virtual ticket! 

When? 6.30-8.30pm CET
Where? https://hubs.ly/Q034DlGh0 - See link in bio.

This concert is titled “Guardians of the Sea” and the performance will include a string orchestra, a wind band, and a choir composed of over 160 students representing 15 Globeducate schools.

The festival celebrates a love for music, cultural understanding, and international friendship, while promoting themes of unity and sustainable development.

Please join us for this remarkable celebration and share the link or this post with anyone who might enjoy this special occasion.



  

We would like to wish Benedetta, Leonardo, Tommaso, Elina and Evelin the very best of luck as they join their peers from across the Globeducate family to embark on a celebration of Music. 🎶 🌎

Accompanied by Ms Vivanco, the students were chosen to participate in the XIII edition of the Festival because of their musicianship, commitment and enthusiasm. We are confident they will make us proud!

The International Music Festival is one of five annual inter-school events, which provides students with enriching experiences, taking learning beyond the classroom and helping them to make meaningful international connections.

Good luck to all and a huge thanks to our hosts Agora Portals International School.

We Did It!
This week marked an important milestone for our school as we successfully completed our three-day IB Primary Years and Diploma Programme reauthorization visit.

This evaluation was an opportunity to reflect on our journey, celebrate our successes, and identify areas for growth as we continue to provide an enriching, inquiry-based education for our students.

Over the past months, our teachers, staff, and students have been working together to prepare for this virtual visit. This process is not only about meeting standards but also about reaffirming our commitment to the values and goals of an International Baccalaureate education.

We want to express our gratitude to our entire school community for warmly welcoming the IB evaluation team and sharing your enthusiasm and love for our school.

They were impressed by how our mission, vision, and policies are deeply embedded in everything we do, with students placed firmly at the center. It was evident to them that we are fully committed to empowering our learners to become global change-makers who shape a better future.

We are proud of the progress we have made and look forward to sharing the outcomes of the visit in the coming months.

International Baccalaureate

So proud of our Under-9 football team for their outstanding performance at the Football tournament hosted at AOSR this weekend, showcasing incredible skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

⚽ The day featured thrilling matches, where the boys impressed with their precision, resilience, and energy. From a commanding opening game against Ambrit to a hard-fought draw with Castelli and strong wins in their final matches, the team’s confidence and unity were on full display, leaving a lasting impression on the crowd.

🏆 Every player contributed to this remarkable performance, embodying the values of teamwork and perseverance.

A heartfelt thank-you to the coaches, supporters, and organisers who made this event such a success.
Here’s to more memorable moments ahead!

At RIS, our Early Childhood approach nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning through the power of play.

Recently our Kindergarten students have enjoyed sensory play which has allowed them to explore the world, build connections, and develop literacy and numeracy skills. 🌱💡

These kinds of hands-on activities, collaboration, and imagination are helping to create a joyful foundation for lifelong learning. ✨

Prospective families are warmly invited to join us for our first on-campus Open Day of 2025! 📣

Discover what makes RIS special!

Join us on Saturday 18 January 2025, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm to learn more about our curriculum, values, and teaching methods, and see how we foster academic excellence, creativity, and growth.

✅ Meet our inspiring teachers and staff
✅ Experience our unique approach to international education
✅ Explore our beautiful campus

Bring the whole family! ❤️

Whether you’re just starting your school search or are ready to take the next step, we can’t wait to welcome you to RIS!

Our Elementary Student Council held their first meeting of the term on Thursday to discuss exciting new projects coming up this term that aim to involve all students and make the school even better. ✨

We are proud of the ongoing dedication from our all of our students, teachers, and families in making our school a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Together, we will continue to uphold the values that make our school such a special place.

Welcome back! Today marks the beginning of another amazing learning journey, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have you with back us for the start of a new year and new term! 🌟

At RIS, we are united by our mission to prepare and empower students for success in a rapidly changing world. Here's to new beginnings, endless possibilities, and making a difference together. Let’s make this new term unforgettable! 🙌

We are so excited to share an exciting glimpse into the future of innovation and exploration at RIS —our Space Lab is almost ready to launch!

This collaborative space will allow students to push boundaries in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Starting in the New Year, the Lab will encourage teamwork and creativity, helping students explore solutions to real-world challenges. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to empower young minds to create a better and more sustainable future.

Term 1 highlights from the student and staff team, who have created meaningful experiences for our community, supporting our shared vision of being a global community of change-makers: shaping a a future where diversity, empathy, and sustainability thrive!

🧡 Kindness Counts
• Students embraced Random Acts of Kindness, spreading positivity at school and home.
• Anti-bullying themes encouraged young students to “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully” while older classes practiced the Three Rs: Recognise, Refuse, and Report.
• Cyberbullying awareness empowered students to stay safe and respectful online.

💚 Digital Wellbeing - Our Focus in Term 1
• Through assemblies and PSHE sessions, students explored screen time balance, coping strategies, and cyber safety.
• The Digital 5-a-Day initiative encouraged habits like Connecting, Being Active, and Getting Creative.
• A poster competition showcased creative takes on healthy digital habits.

💙 Wellbeing Leadership
• Student Wellbeing Ambassadors brought wellbeing to life with initiatives like the Digital Wellbeing stand at the Winter Fair. Their enthusiasm bought concepts of wellbeing to life for families.
• Our Staff Wellbeing Team supported Year 13 with drop-in sessions, Walk and Talk opportunities, and counselling services.

** What’s next?**
Our focus in Term 2 will be Healthy Relationships, exploring respect, boundaries, and communication.

Our warmest wishes to our community for a serene and restful winter holiday.

At RIS, we are united by our mission to prepare and empower students for success in a rapidly changing world.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in January 2025, to continue our work together as a global community of change-makers, united in shaping a better future. 🙏 🌎

⭐️ Winter Card artwork created by Selena in Year 7. Maya in Year 9, Riccardo and Pietro in Year 5 ⭐️

📣 Shoutout to our amazing staff from Ms Corina Rader, Head of School

‘As the holiday season approaches I would like express my gratitude to our dedicated staff for their unwavering commitment to preparing and empowering students for success in a rapidly changing world. Thank you for all you do to shape a better future by motivating , inspiring and supporting each student to be the best version of themselves daily.

Wishing everyone in our community a serene winter holiday. See you in 2025!’

Students bring programming to life with KUBO Robots and Scratch!

Year 7 students are currently learning about computer programming with the language SCRATCH.
To finish off the unit, students are getting to put their new skills to good use with these new KUBO robots. 
Students can program the robots to perform simple instructions using RFID tags.

These robots will be used primarily with the Elementary School while more complex robots will be introduced to these students in the coming months in the new Space Lab. 🤩

Some highlights from the unforgettable Winter Fair!

❄️ The decorations, festive music, and vibrant atmosphere brought our community together in the most magical way.

🎄 From student-led activities and stunning floral arrangements to Santa Claus, Cuban dance, and multicultural showcases—this event was truly unforgettable!

🙏 Thank you to everyone who took part for your commitment, creativity, and dedication in making this celebration so special.

We hope you enjoy this last week of school before the holidays!

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