Celebrating Our Tech Innovators!
We are thrilled to announce that a VIS student team achieved Semifinalist level in the Technovation Girls Challenge! Technovation is the world’s largest tech entrepreneurship competition for young women, drawing over 12,000 participants annually. This achievement is remarkable because our girls, Laura and Mėda, who were in grade 6 and 7 at the time, were […]
September 1st 2026
VIS September 1st Celebration opens the year with the wisdom of icon Dolly Parton. “VIS is a Coat of Many Colours, when we all come together here at school, we become a giant, cozy patchwork quilt. Every color, every patch, and every one of you belongs in that quilt.”
Inspired By Learning Connected By Community
Two weeks back at school, and our VIS teachers are feeling inspired and energized. Our professional development with Beth Stark on Universal Design for Learning challenged us to think deeply about learner performance, removing barriers, and creating a genuine sense of belonging in every classroom. We have also enjoyed welcoming and connecting with our newest […]
Growing a Community of Leaders
At VIS, we take tremendous pride in fostering leadership and professional excellence within our teaching community. Over the spring and summer, our staff reached several impressive milestones: Thibault and Povilas earned certification as International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher trainers, while Jemma became an official IB Evaluator. Furthering our global engagement,. Deirdre conducted an IB evaluation visit, […]
The Lion King at VIS
This year, as part of the Mini Week Without Walls, Grade Seven performed The Lion King. Working with the team at Beauville Arts, students had three days to learn their lines, choreography, and singing parts. It goes without saying that they had their work cut out for them, but they rose to the challenge! Aided […]
VIS Paintball Challenge 2026
VIS Paintball Challenge 2026 is here! Our PYP students and teachers took part in an exciting day full of teamwork, laughter and friendly competition. It was wonderful to see everyone supporting one another, having fun, and making great memories along the way.
Graduation 2026
The Class of 2026 celebrated the milestone of graduating high school and reflected on a journey filled with growth, achievement, and lasting friendships. For some, those memories span 16 years at VIS, where they built strong foundations, discovered their passions, and formed connections that will last a lifetime. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
EC Sports Day
Early Childhood celebrated the end of the school year by doing what they do best – being active learners! The day was spent in the Bernardine Gardens for Sports Day, enjoying movement, teamwork, and fun together.
Gade 10 MYP Completion Ceremony
A memorable evening celebrating our Grade 10 students! As they completed the Middle Years Programme, students and their families gathered at VIS to recognize this important milestone and reflect on a journey of growth, learning, and achievement. Congratulations, Grade 10!
Human First in the Age of AI
Human First in the Age of AI: Reflections from Coaching at the 20th Anniversary Google Innovator Academy By Janna G. Last week, I had the honor of traveling to Sweden to serve as a coach for the Google Certified Innovator Academy during its landmark 20th anniversary. Alongside a team of fellow coaches and event organizers, […]