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Yesterday, the IFS community gathered for a deeply moving conference, The Auschwitz Album: How the Nazis Photographed Their Crimes, led by renowned Holocaust historian Tal Bruttmann. 🏫🕯️

Our students and parents explored the harrowing history behind a unique collection of 197 photographs from Auschwitz-Birkenau. M. Bruttmann powerfully demonstrated how these images—intended by the SS to show the “efficiency” of the camp—were actually used as tools of dehumanisation and were, in fact, part of the crime itself.
It was an essential lesson in the power of images, history, and critical thinking.

We extend our warmest thanks to Tal Bruttmann for sharing his vital expertise. Educating our youth on these visual testimonies is how we ensure that “Never Again” remains a lasting commitment for the next generation

« Une image cache parfois une vérité que les mots doivent dévoiler. »

#ifs #peac #history #talbruttmann #historymatters

Reading Takes You Everywhere! ✨

Our Elementary students experienced an incredible journey during Book Week at IFS! 🌍📚 From deep-sea adventures to magical realms, our community proved that a book is the ultimate passport.

Here’s a glimpse of the magic:
🎬 Drop Everything and Read: When the jingle played, the whole school paused for 15 minutes of pure literary bliss.
🖋️ Inspiring Guests: A huge thank you to authors @_debbyng (Marvellous Mammals) and @darylkho (Mist Bound) for sharing their secrets with our budding writers!
🎨 Creativity Unleashed: Between the Bookmark Challenge and the stunningly decorated classroom doors, our hallways turned into art galleries.
🕵️ Mystery & Fun: We loved the “Guess Who” teacher challenge and our special Mystery Readers!
♻️ Book Swap: Sharing stories and giving books a second life.

The highlight? The Book Character Parade! 🦸‍♀️🧙‍♂️ Seeing our students, teachers (English, French & Mandarin!), and librarians dressed as their favorite heroes was the perfect finale to a week of community and creativity.

Keep reading, IFS! Where will your next book take you? ✈️📖

« Le bonheur de lire, c’est de transformer une page blanche en une fête de l’esprit. »

#IFSCommunity #BookWeek2026 #ReadingTakesYouEverywhere #Literacy #LoveofReading

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | The Hyrox Challengers ✨

At IFS, we take pride in the passion and discipline our students demonstrate, both inside and outside the classroom.

Today, we continue our series to celebrate these journey of excellence with Joseph and Louis, who recently showed incredible grit at Hyrox Singapore! 🏆

Competing against seasoned athletes, they became the youngest finishers of the event! With a stellar time of 1:21:00, they ranked 361st out of 1520 in the Men’s Doubles category. 🏃💨

Their performance is a true testament to the power of teamwork and resilience. Congratulations to them for setting such an inspiring example for the IFS community! 👏

« Là où se trouve une volonté, il existe un chemin. »

Stay tuned as we continue to shine a light on our students in the coming weeks. 🌟

#StudentSpotlight #HyroxSG #IFSCommunity #YoungAthletes #SingaporeSports

Cognitive Science at IFS: A continuous journey toward smarter learning 🧠✨

From the very first weeks of school to our daily classroom routines, the International French School is committed to helping students “learn how to learn.” 💡

It’s been a busy year of brain-focused growth:
✅ The Foundation: Back in September with hosted an expert conference by Frédéric Guilleray, exploring the keys to memory and comprehension with our families.
✅ The Practice: Our 8th and 10th graders kept the momentum going in their “Cognitive Classes,” using tools like the “Reactivation Notebook” to turn new info into lasting knowledge.
✅ The Masterclass: Our 11th graders recently joined our teacher Mr Gilles (Cognitive Science Coordinator) for a deep dive into memory optimization: “Less time, better results.”

At IFS, we believe that understanding the science behind the brain is the best way to build academic confidence. We’re proud to keep this pedagogical innovation alive every single day! 🏛️✨

« Apprendre est une science. En faire un art, c’est le rôle de nos enseignants. »

#IFSSingapore #CognitiveScience #LearningJourney #SmartLearning #Education

Spotlight on a special encounter at IFS! 🏹✨

We had the pleasure of welcoming Antoine Nguyen @the_antminh , member of the @olympics International Committee and International French Archer, to our school.

Antoine was truly impressed by our campus, discovering our two gymnasiums with climbing walls, our two swimming pools, and our two sports fields. 🏫💪

But it was his words to our students that truly resonated. He gave them valuable tips on how to keep going and find the strength to continue a sport even when things feel difficult or when you feel “stuck.” His golden rule? “The most important thing is the taste for sport and having fun.”

A huge thank you to Antoine for his kindness and for showing our community that the heart of an athlete is built on passion and fun! 👏

« Le succès n’est pas définitif, l’échec n’est pas fatal : c’est le courage de continuer qui compte. »

@aes_ifs_singapore

#SingaporeEducation #OlympicValues #Perseverance #SportMotivation #IFSCommunity

Looking back at an inspiring week with author Marine Orenga! 📚✨

From April 20 to 24, our school had the pleasure of welcoming French author @marine_orenga !

This special visit was organized as part of the Prix des Incorruptibles, France’s most famous literary prize judged by young readers. Our CE2 and CM1 students (Grades 3 & 4) had an unforgettable time:
📖 In the BCD: They shared intimate moments discussing the books and the author’s creative process.
✍️ In Class: Students participated in engaging workshops, bringing stories to life through their own creativity.

The Incorruptibles program is all about empowering children to develop their own opinions and vote for their favorite books. It was a wonderful way to foster a lifelong love of reading!

A huge thank you to Marine Orenga for her kindness and for sharing her passion with our students.

« Il n’y a pas de lecteurs plus attentifs, plus passionnés, plus exigeants que les enfants. »

#Literacy #PrixDesIncorruptibles #AuthorVisit #SchoolMemories #YoungReaders

Exceptional Guest at IFS: Anne-Claire Poignard brings the world of News to our students! 🌟

It was an incredible week of learning and creativity at IFS before the school holidays, marked by the visit of renowned journalist Anne-Claire Poignard from @france.tv .

This week-long residency was much more than just a workshop. In partnership with @hkfis , our students from 6ème to Terminale took total control of a professional-style newsroom.

Together, they navigated the challenges of modern journalism:
✅ Producing a complete TV News Bulletin.
✅ Taking on roles as directors, presenters, and reporters.
✅ Developing critical thinking skills to tackle misinformation and the constant flow of online news.

The week was also highlighted by Tuesday’s captivating conference, “The Battle of Images,” where Anne-Claire shared her expertise as a field reporter with our community.

We are incredibly proud of our students’ dedication to Media and Information Literacy and of our moderators Cassandre and Rey. They have proven that they are not just consumers of news, but informed and responsible creators. Thank you, Anne-Claire, for inspiring the next generation! 🎙️

« Former les citoyens de demain, c’est leur donner les clés pour décrypter le monde, pas seulement pour le regarder. »

#IFS #Education #Journalism #MediaLiteracy #FranceTélévisions