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The Quirky Quibbler

Poster for Roots and Shoots

Clean up Sweden. This Weekend!

Emry P., Reporter September 14, 2023

On September 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 at Humlegården, Roots and Shoots is organising its annual International Clean-up. A wonderful opportunity to involve yourself in our school community and participate in...

From SIS graduate to University of Warwick. Shanmathis Journey and Tips for IB

From SIS graduate to University of Warwick. Shanmathi’s Journey and Tips for IB

Tess L. and Varun G. September 11, 2023

On Wednesday, economics students in grade 11 and 12 had the chance to gather and witness a presentation held by Shanmathi, an alumna of SIS who graduated last semester. Shanmathi was at the top of her...

Tannasg Pipe Band

Greenest Event of the Year

Leticia L., Editor March 29, 2023

Once a year The Swedish-Irish Society puts together a vibrant celebration of St Patrick's Day by hosting a parade. On the 18th of March, a day after the actual holiday, hundreds of people showed up...

The Garden - Six Centuries of Art and Nature

The Garden – Six Centuries of Art and Nature

Leticia L., Editor March 29, 2023

Up until January 7th, 2024, National Museum is showing The Garden exhibition. A collection of over 300 pieces displaying the various ways in which artists have portrayed gardens and nature in general,...

The Battle for a Resolution has Come to an End

The Battle for a Resolution has Come to an End

Leticia L. and Sheila K. February 4, 2023

After a lengthy and detailed debate on the final resolution, the delegates have come to an agreement, well sort of. Resolution 1: The delegates of Niger and the Philippines make an incredible argument...

Resolutions MUN sat 4th Feb 2023

Battle of the resolutions!

Leticia L., Editor February 4, 2023

Submitters: Egypt and Afghanistan Signatories: India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Iran The goal is to prevent western countries from pushing their agenda on other countries. They allow and encourage all...

Heated, Powerful, and Thrilling - MUN Head Chair

“Heated, Powerful, and Thrilling” – MUN Head Chair

Leticia L. and Sheila K. February 4, 2023

  Some students might not know that SIS MUN continues into the weekend with a formal conference being held for 8th-12th grade students on Saturday. Today's topic of discussion is Child Marriage. 1st...

Why Beginners for Snowboarding Have More Fun Than Beginners for Skiing

Why Beginners for Snowboarding Have More Fun Than Beginners for Skiing

Astor T., Guest QQ Reporter January 23, 2023

I have skied since I was probably four years old. I remember that when I was around that age, my family would drive up to Sälen, a skiing resort in northern Sweden. Unfortunately, I don't remember too...

Illustration by Gaëlle B.

Where There’s Smoke, There’s… Students?

Gaëlle B., Writer, Illustrator December 5, 2022

I think we all, at some point in our lives, have been informed by parents, teachers or media that smoking - and by extension, secondhand smoking - is bad. Studies on the physical and mental effects of...

Snow Day - Photo by Momo

Snow Days – An Analysis by 9P

Various grade 9P students, Guest writers November 28, 2022

Geet M  A snow day was called in Stockholm on November the 21. The weather network claims that snow days are a thing of the past… but are they?  As many may know, a snow day is a day when schools...

The ones who showed up will never see Humlegården the same way…

The ones who showed up will never see Humlegården the same way…

Joao F. September 26, 2022

SATURDAY, 17th of September – The ‘Trash Cleanup’ was from the start one of the most exciting events of the weekend. Organized by the Roots and Shoots Club, the meeting was a tremendous success,...

2022 Hip Summer Boogey Time

2022 Hip Summer Boogey Time

Mat SG., Reporter June 13, 2022

Every summer the evenings and nights at Stockholm’s amusement park come alive with music and dance. As the annual concert season starts, Grönalund opens its gates to loads of amazing new and classic...

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