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The Quirky Quibbler

The student news site of Stockholm International School

The Quirky Quibbler

The student news site of Stockholm International School

The Quirky Quibbler

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The Final Moments

Miodrag P., Reporter January 28, 2022

In every committee the chairman had a very serious responsibility to choose the best delegate of the day. These awards are based on participation, deep thinking skills, commitment, valuable contributions,...

Zines

Zines instead of MUN? No, Thanks Says Grade 11!

Aaratrika P. and Kaitlyn O. January 28, 2022

While grades 6-10 are lit up with excitement about SISMUN, it appears the 11th grade is unsatisfied. They have been working on zines since the morning as a replacement for MUN. These zines were meant...

Anita Ankarlou, grade 11 chair

Inside the life of an MUN chair

Efoda A. and Shanmathi J. January 28, 2022

We got the opportunity to speak with one of the chairs of the Ageing Population Committee, Anita A. from grade 11. During the day, she's had to deal with 3 committee switches and troublesome delegates....

Chairs for financial flow of Africa

What’s going on in Annex C?

Efoda A. and Shanmathi J. January 28, 2022

What’s going on over in annex C? The 9th and 10th graders have been discussing a wide range of topics, from the situation in Afghanistan and financial flows to Africa, to aging populations. Since...

Thoughts and Feelings After the First Session

Thoughts and Feelings After the First Session

Kaitlyn O., Reporter January 28, 2022

During the break we were able to talk to some of the students participating in SISMUN and found many strong feelings about how the first session went. “It was really stressful in the beginning but...

Committee of Aging Population

Size is Just a Number

Aaratrika P. and Kaitlyn O. January 28, 2022

One of today’s smallest committees, the Committee of Ageing Population, holds only six delegations— while others hold up till 20. Yet, despite their small number, the air is tense and focused, all...

Ban Chocolate Ice Cream or Homework?

Ban Chocolate Ice Cream or Homework?

Efoda.A and Shanmathi J. January 28, 2022

As MUN has begun, interesting topics are being discussed in 6th grade. One class had “ban on homework” as their topic. Students were nervous but spoke up with the help of the chairs. The chairs were...

MUN reporters Kaitlyn and Aaratrika

SISMUN: Success or Disaster?

Kaitlyn O. and Aaratrika P. January 28, 2022

The beginning of the day started with bustling students and buzzing excitement in the hallways. When talking to them, some conveyed their nervousness, while others were more than excited. Many students...

SISMUN - The start of the day 2022

And SISMUN 2022 Begins

Efoda A. and Shanmathi J. January 28, 2022

You can feel the tension in the air. It's been a rocky start with the room changes, chairs with covid, and people confused. Students had a hard time finding their rooms. Some room ended up being too...

Illustration by Misha

What Do the MUN Chairs Have to Say This Year?

Kaitlyn O., Aaratrika P., and Mariana P. January 27, 2022

There are only a couple of days until the SISMUN 2022 will be happening on January 28th. In the preparation for this iconic event, the Quirky Quibbler interviewed some of the Upper school students who...

Whats in store for this years SISMUN?

What’s in store for this year’s SISMUN?

Shanmathi J. and Elakkiya Sathish January 26, 2022

SISMUN is an annual event that has been hosted at SIS ever since the early 90s! In this event, students get a chance to experience what it’s like to participate in Model United Nations (MUN); a popular...

A student works alone on her laptop, the glaring white logo of Pamoja online courses bright on the screen

Your survival guide to DP online courses!

Josefine S., Editor and reporter January 21, 2022

Pamoja Education is an online learning platform that offers a variety of DP courses, among other programs such as the IGCSE. At SIS, students can choose one Pamoja class for their sixth subject choice...

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