The student news site of Stockholm International School

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

End-of-Year Now Beginning-of-Year Exams!

End-of-Year Now Beginning-of-Year Exams!

Saga M., Editor June 11, 2020

Some weeks ago the grade 11s were notified that the End-of-Year Exams (usually done in the end of May) have been postponed to September. Almost instantly this triggered questions and, for some, worry....

Graduation in Groups

Graduation in Groups

Saga M., Editor June 7, 2020

Graduation was very different from previous years and this applies to the "utspring" as well. Graduation at SIS ends with a Swedish graduation tradition known as "utspring." This is when all of the...

On Campus vs At Home.

On Campus vs At Home.

Anna S., Reporter June 4, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, SIS opened its doors for the primary and middle school students transferring from online learning back to on-campus learning. The Upper school remains at home still, since all ...

Online Tests

Online Tests

Dan C., Reporter June 2, 2020

At first, I felt that online testing would be a bit awkward and that it would take some time to get used to it. The fact that you have to stare at your computer screen for such a long time is very tough....

Empty classrooms when students work from home.

Glimpses of What Students Think …

Sarra C, Reporter May 15, 2020

At the beginning of this quarantine, students didn’t really have an idea of what life would be like in distance learning. However, with the upper school being closed for almost two months now, we all...

When in Need for a break from the Screen

When in Need for a break from the Screen

Saga M., Editor May 5, 2020

It seems to be a misconception that we upper school students have an overflow with time these days. In fact, school work is proceeding as usual. However, we all need a break once in a while so we’ve...

Crazy Stuff to do During Quarantine!

Crazy Stuff to do During Quarantine!

Junheok C., Reporter April 29, 2020

Are you guys enjoying your life at quarantine? I thought focusing on schoolwork would be the most difficult challenge. However, finding stuff to do during quarantine has become the biggest challenge...

Alone at Home

Alone at Home

Dan C., Reporter April 1, 2020

Firstly, I think that the biggest impact is on academic aspects. There are both benefits and downsides to this newly implemented way of learning. A benefit is that I can save time that would normally be...

Digital Learning- A Revolution?

Digital Learning- A Revolution?

Saga M., Editor March 16, 2020

I’m sure none of you have missed the fact that school has transitioned to distance learning. Some of us are more excited about this than others as we are facing a big change with the transition to a...

Art that Impresses and Intrigues

Art that Impresses and Intrigues

Anna S., Reporter February 23, 2020

This week, the 12th grade visual art students had the chance to showcase the pieces they have been working hard on for the past year and a half at the DP Arts Exhibition. There were a lot of unique...

Whats Your Language Part 3

What’s Your Language Part 3

Various English B students February 20, 2020

Chiharu - Japanese My name is Chiharu. I come from Japan and my mother tongue is Japanese. I can speak English. I have lived in the South of Japan, so I have a southern accent in Japanese.  A difference...

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