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Always looking forward, always learning
Always looking forward, always learning
![Donors to ZIS play a special role]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620229563/zurich/qvx0whhej0owdczn2wdh/Ceydacropped2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620229563/zurich/qvx0whhej0owdczn2wdh/Ceydacropped2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620229563/zurich/qvx0whhej0owdczn2wdh/Ceydacropped2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620229563/zurich/qvx0whhej0owdczn2wdh/Ceydacropped2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620229563/zurich/qvx0whhej0owdczn2wdh/Ceydacropped2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1620229563/zurich/qvx0whhej0owdczn2wdh/Ceydacropped2.jpg","width":2200}])
Ceyda Avunduk, Class of 2001 (1989-2001) discusses why she's chosen to philanthropically support the new Middle and Upper School campus.
![New edition of Voices is out now!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614247525/zurich/a0zmqdb3qa6cmdvknsta/ZISVoicesspring2021cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614247525/zurich/a0zmqdb3qa6cmdvknsta/ZISVoicesspring2021cover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614247525/zurich/a0zmqdb3qa6cmdvknsta/ZISVoicesspring2021cover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614247525/zurich/a0zmqdb3qa6cmdvknsta/ZISVoicesspring2021cover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1614247525/zurich/a0zmqdb3qa6cmdvknsta/ZISVoicesspring2021cover.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1614247525/zurich/a0zmqdb3qa6cmdvknsta/ZISVoicesspring2021cover.jpg","width":2200}])
The spring edition of Voices magazine is here with lots of useful advice in 'The ZIS Guide to Mental Resilience' and inspirational stories about self-discovery in 'Know Thyself', there's plenty to read and learn!
![Strategic plan update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614248024/zurich/qbgk1zapjsgu4wb3y7ng/squarestratplan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614248024/zurich/qbgk1zapjsgu4wb3y7ng/squarestratplan.jpg","width":257}])
In early February, alumni joined Director Lisa Lyle to hear about our new strategic plan. The plan will make a long-lasting positive impact on teaching and learning and will ensure that ZIS continues to stay at the forefront of international education.
![John Mattern Award 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611839907/zurich/hxhbbtdfxpyxz4dg6byd/JohnMatternAwardInstagramfinalartwork1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611839907/zurich/hxhbbtdfxpyxz4dg6byd/JohnMatternAwardInstagramfinalartwork1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611839907/zurich/hxhbbtdfxpyxz4dg6byd/JohnMatternAwardInstagramfinalartwork1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611839907/zurich/hxhbbtdfxpyxz4dg6byd/JohnMatternAwardInstagramfinalartwork1.jpg","width":1080}])
There have been so many extraordinary faculty members throughout our 50+ year history and what better way to bring the past and present together than by honoring the people who, throughout that history, have gone above and beyond for students. Nominations are closed.
![Special discounts for our alumni community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1607604525/zurich/l5bqaxvp7huacighu4ax/gnl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1607604525/zurich/l5bqaxvp7huacighu4ax/gnl.jpg","width":267}])
Check out the special discounts available from a selection of alumni businesses.
![2020 Mattern Award honoree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590650097/zurich/chgrcjbvexndry0bnb73/DonMay2020cropped21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590650097/zurich/chgrcjbvexndry0bnb73/DonMay2020cropped21.jpg","width":400}])
Watch Don Bowden the 2020 John Mattern Alumni Award for Faculty honoree speak about his very fond memories of the school.
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Voices
Check out the latest edition of the ZIS bi-annual magazine Voices. Voices offers compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining articles featuring the broad ZIS community: students, parents, teachers and staff, and alumni.
Small World
![Eva Respini, Class of 1994]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619702568/zurich/umtejyikqts5l7k8a8rv/eva_respini.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619702568/zurich/umtejyikqts5l7k8a8rv/eva_respini.jpg","width":400}])
“Art involves different ways of seeing and my time at school primed me for this field.”
![Malachy Nugent, Class of 1989]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619701875/zurich/yhuhltsthczqfowjvxas/malachy_nugent-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619701875/zurich/yhuhltsthczqfowjvxas/malachy_nugent-1.jpg","width":400}])
International relations, global economies – and bingo. ZIS can prepare you for it all.
![Dr Louise Burgo-Black, Class of 1970]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619700436/zurich/ftns1naea6u0u1odzm2g/Lucile_Burgo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619700436/zurich/ftns1naea6u0u1odzm2g/Lucile_Burgo.jpg","width":400}])
Dr Lucile Burgo-Black, Class of 1970 (1965-70), is Assistant Clinical Professor Medicine at Yale, and also works to ensure that veterans get the best care.
![Masood Razaq, Class of 1992]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619699934/zurich/ums08gqbzp0ly7xgji94/Masood_Razaq.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619699934/zurich/ums08gqbzp0ly7xgji94/Masood_Razaq.jpg","width":400}])
Masood Razaq, Class of 1992 (1990-92), is founder and director of Verdacore, a boutique advisory and project development firm.
![Erika Darmstaedter, Class of 1981]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619699382/zurich/lxbl0stpo30djoiaqos9/ErikaDarmstaedter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619699382/zurich/lxbl0stpo30djoiaqos9/ErikaDarmstaedter.jpg","width":400}])
From self-styled ‘ski bum’ to award-winning ad agency leader, Erika Darmstaedter (Class of 1981 (1979-81) is proof that there’s more than one route to success.
![Garry Earl-Spurr, Class of 2009]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619614174/zurich/lhcmc4ylqobzfqskfzyo/gary_spurr.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619614174/zurich/lhcmc4ylqobzfqskfzyo/gary_spurr.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619614174/zurich/lhcmc4ylqobzfqskfzyo/gary_spurr.jpg","width":600}])
When it comes to my average day, there really isn’t one! But when your “office” is the vast deserts of Western Australia, perhaps that’s not too surprising.
![Sophia Marti, Class of 2006]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619613584/zurich/lzgm2dwtqxzf9npy7nvt/Sophia_Marti.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619613584/zurich/lzgm2dwtqxzf9npy7nvt/Sophia_Marti.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619613584/zurich/lzgm2dwtqxzf9npy7nvt/Sophia_Marti.jpg","width":600}])
Sophia Marti, Class of 2006 (2001-06) on the challenges of running her own marketing business.
![Michael Johnson Class of 1988 on his dream job as a video games tester, Voices article Winter 2016]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611581726/zurich/jamrumqvxu6sygfeek06/Michael_posts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611581726/zurich/jamrumqvxu6sygfeek06/Michael_posts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611581726/zurich/jamrumqvxu6sygfeek06/Michael_posts.jpg","width":600}])
“ The international experience I’d got from AISZ meant it was easy for me to put myself in the shoes of people from other cultures"
![Max Class of 2012, article about his ZIS Experience, Voices magazine summer 2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611581119/zurich/dzhujwwyov95hyebs3eg/max_posts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611581119/zurich/dzhujwwyov95hyebs3eg/max_posts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611581119/zurich/dzhujwwyov95hyebs3eg/max_posts.jpg","width":600}])
Max remembers lessons at ZIS as “amazing, relevant and relatable, being brought to life vividly”.