So, what does chemistry have to do with a pack of playing cards? Why do we have lots of Lego in our class? Ms. Adams’ 8th grade science students have been studying the structure and composition of different elements in the periodic table, investigating the way that elements are organised  and we have started to look at the way that atoms work. We have been making patterns with atomic structure and are starting to think about how  elements combine to make all the matter in the universe. By Maggie Adams, MS Science teacher Continue reading What does chemistry have to do with a pack of playing cards?

Each year, 10th grade theater students are invited to stay in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) all night for a tradition named 24-Hour Theater. The theme for this year’s 24-hour theater, ‘Belgium’s Got Talent,’ had sophomores singing, dancing, and doing magic. Yesterday, this annual event had students, teachers, and parents rolling with laughter. The 10th graders, assisted only by IB theater students, wrote and performed a satirical episode of the popular TV show “Britain’s Got Talent.” Complete with host, judges, and introductory videos, this parody came together in just 24 hours. While very funny, the performance also showcased some of … Continue reading St. John’s got talent!

The Elementary School students got a very special treat today: Mr. Marty and his band returned to begin the school year with a fantastic musical assembly. Marty Einstein sang many international songs and the students from Kindergarten-5th grade were singing and dancing to every song. It felt like a rock concert. The students absolutely loved singing and dancing to “The little engine that could.” Until next year………… By Sarah Knauf – ES music teacher Continue reading Mr. Marty returns to St. John’s

It was early June, 1989, and I was at my high school graduation in the new gym, which is now the old gym, at St. John’s International School, in Belgium. My classmates and I were all sitting in the front row of chairs, in the gym, waiting to receive our diplomas. Behind us, were our families and friends. All of us were listening to the speech of Charles Setzfand, who, while absent from Facebook, is still quite active in my memories. As he spoke, I was not looking at him, but rather, I was inspecting and pondering the colored lines, … Continue reading Companionship demonstrated 24 years later..

At the start of each school year, we review the nationalities of the students represented at St. John’s. For the 2013-14 school year, these are the ten countries that have the most students attending St. John’s: United States of America Belgium United Kingdom France Norway Spain Sweden Germany Denmark South Korea We have seen a significant increase in the number of Norwegian students, while our Belgian, Swedish, French and South Korean student numbers remained stable. Both U.S. and U.K. dropped slightly compared to last year. A total of 50 countries is represented at St. John’s at this time. We hope … Continue reading Student nationalities at St. John’s

The 2013-14 school year is off to a great start. One week ago today, we had many new parents and students at the new family orientation. After the introduction of key people and essential information about St. John’s, the students were shown around by returning students. The Welcome Committee had a full program for the parents as well to help facilitate their integration into the school.  On Thursday, we welcomed back all the returning students in grades 1-12 to officially start the 2013-14 school year. We also opened CUB Care, our before and after school service for the first time. Friday was … Continue reading Great start to the 2013-14 school year!