S5 - EP1: Thinking in Languages

Can you talk about sleep without putting your audience to sleep? Mr. H, Mr. Morris, and student Sophia (G12) are certainly giving it their best shot!In this episode of FIScast, the trio gets personal about their sleeping habits, explores how physical activity affects sleep, and takes a closer look at sleep hygiene. There is even some myth-busting along the way.A lively mix of personal experiences, practical insights, and plenty of laughs. Whether you are a champion sleeper or a dedicated sheep counter, tune in and see what keeps the conversation wide awake!

Black holes, volcanoes on Venus, Saturn's rings, and the possibility of life beyond Earth. There was plenty to explore when Kate, Levi and Nico from G4 joined Mrs. Kaushal, Mr. Piehler, and host Ms. Walters for the latest episode of FIScast.Inspired by their current exploration of space in the classroom, our young guests brought their knowledge, imagination, and plenty of curiosity to the conversation. How do we actually know what we know about the universe? What might the Voyager missions tell us? And if we could explore anywhere in space, where would we go?A fun, sometimes wonderfully unpredictable conversation about asking questions, challenging ideas, and discovering that curiosity often takes us further than we expected.

Does language shape the way we think? Season 5 of the FIScast opens with five guests – Eliza (G10), Regine (G10), Charlotte (G8), Dr. Schaper (Future Pathways Advisor) and Mr. Moya (EAL Teacher) – joining host Ms. Walters to explore what it means to think, learn and communicate across languages and cultures.Can we have an academic language, an emotional language and even a social language? Why does translation need cultural context? And what are the opportunities and challenges of being multilingual and multicultural? There may not be one answer – but in a community like the FIS, our different languages and perspectives give us plenty to learn from one another.

It's the final episode of Season 4! Mr. Chambers and Ms. Walters are joined by Nathan (G7), Mercedes (G7), Kushaan (G6) and Ella (G5) to chat about the emotions of staying and leaving, the role of languages, and how being an IB learner helps us adapt to new environments. They also look back on some of their favorite moments from the school year and share what they're looking forward to next. Have a fantastic summer – we'll be back in August!

A special edition of FIScast! This episode is hosted by Mr. Moya and features three exchange students from Dr. Fleming School in Oviedo, Spain – Laura, Pablo and Mateo – alongside FIS students Sara and Irene. Together, they look at life in Spain and Germany, chat about school, food and culture, and share what they have enjoyed most about each country. It's a fun conversation that celebrates language learning, cultural exchange and the friendships that grow along the way.

Now that the curtain has closed on Annie JR., we sat down with members of the cast, crew, and production team to reflect on the journey behind the show. Hosted by Ms. Walters, this episode features Charlotte, Gabby, Nathan, Ms. Raine, and Ms. Labonte as they talk about the bonds that were created, the teamwork and dedication that went into the production, and the countless hours spent in and outside of school. Hear how every student and staff member contributed to bringing Annie JR. to life - both on and off stage.

After attending this year’s Zurich Model UN conference at ETH, students Diti, Shireen, and Zoe join Mr. Chambers alongside Ms. Billey and Mr. Nzimande to reflect on their experience representing MUNFIS.They talk about what it really means to debate global issues - from learning formal protocols and structuring arguments to stepping into the role of a country and representing perspectives that aren’t their own.A thoughtful, student-led conversation about confidence, perspective, and what it feels like to speak on a global stage.

After their Future Chats, G10 students Bianca, Bobi, Harsh and Mae join Mr. Chambers to reflect on their journey so far - from Personal Projects and ePortfolios to motivation, balance and figuring out what matters.They talk about choosing topics they actually enjoy, what they learned about themselves in the process, and how they manage the pressures of G10. A real, student-led conversation about growth, uncertainty, and what comes next.

The Formula 1 season is back! In this episode of Podcast to Survive, Mr. Chambers is joined by students Aleks, Darius and Krishna to talk about the start of the season - from new regulations to teamwork, race strategy, and their predictions for who might come out on top.