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Kalinda, Canada and a visit from Julien Alfred

Grades 9–12 heard about studying in Canada and learned the Kalinda tradition from the Kalindeh Kollective, then world-class sprinter Julien Alfred visited our classrooms.

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No school on Monday, October 5

Happy Thanksgiving!

House points

  1. Blue Sharks Leading 107
  2. Red Roosters 103
  3. Green Geckos 99

Blue Sharks lead Red Roosters by 4 points.

Dates to remember

October 2026

  1. Thanksgiving

    No classes

    No school

  2. School Assembly

    Parents are always welcome to attend

  3. Teacher Appreciation Week

  4. Staff Meeting

    No extracurricular activities

    Schedule change

  5. No Volleyball extracurricular

    K–6 staff team meeting

    Schedule change

  6. No Football (K–6)

    7–12 staff team meeting

    Schedule change

  7. Jounen Kweyol assembly

  8. Mid-Term Break

    No school for staff and students

    No school

Add these dates to your calendar

Grades 9–12

An inspiring week of culture and opportunity

What an inspiring week it has been for our Grade 9–12 students! We were honored to welcome a guest speaker from the High Commission of Canada, who shared valuable insights about studying in Canada and the opportunities that await our graduates.

Adding to the richness of the week, the Kalindeh Kollective from Trinidad and Tobago brought culture to life through an interactive workshop. Students experienced the vibrant tradition of Kalinda—an Afro-Trinidadian art form that blends rhythm, movement, and storytelling—while learning about its deep roots in heritage, identity, and community. It was a powerful reminder of how culture connects us and expands our perspectives.

Kalindeh Kollective working with our Grade 9–12 students

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Students move and dance across the school hall during the Kalinda workshop
A line of students holding long sticks practise Kalinda movements in the hall
Two students face each other with sticks, mirroring each other's Kalinda moves
An older student dances with a young child while a Kalindeh Kollective member looks on
A facilitator and a student with a microphone perform for watching students, with a drummer behind them

Special guest

Julien Alfred visits ISSL

To round off the week, we had the privilege of hosting world-class sprinter Julien Alfred, who spent time in classrooms today. Students were able to connect with her personally—asking thoughtful questions about her journey as an athlete and learning more about her life beyond the track.

It was a truly memorable experience that left our school community inspired and energized.

Students and staff visit with Julien Alfred

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Students and staff gather on the hall stage for a group photo during Julien Alfred's visit
Secondary students and teachers crowd into a classroom for a group photo during the visit
Julien Alfred with a large group of secondary students and teachers in a classroom
Julien Alfred kneels with a class in front of a colourful bulletin board
Julien Alfred sits and chats with students in a classroom beneath a Saint Lucia flag
Julien Alfred talks with younger students seated on the stage steps
Julien Alfred speaks to a class of secondary students as staff look on
Julien Alfred smiles with a student in a classroom
Julien Alfred with staff in front of the ISSL house points poster
Julien Alfred with two staff members holding up green and yellow T-shirts

Snapshots

Around ISSL

Students hard at work

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Students work on papers around a table on the school balcony with a teacher
Four students stand beside their body systems poster in front of a whiteboard dated September 29th, 2026
Four students present their brown-paper body poster in front of the classroom whiteboard

A few more moments with Julien Alfred

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Julien Alfred with four staff members in a classroom
Julien Alfred with a staff member beside the 'Everyone is welcome' board
Julien Alfred with two staff members beside the 'At ISSL we believe' board

Please note

Reminders

Kiss N Ride

In order to ensure that you are aware of the routine for drop off in the morning in our Kiss and Ride zone, please watch the following Traffic Management video created by our Parent Teacher Collaboration Group.

Watch the drop-off video

Extracurricular activities

Students who are not participating should be picked up at 2:30 pm on the balcony. Please note there is no student supervision past 3:30 pm. To view the full schedule for this school year, please click the link provided.

2026–2027 extracurricular schedule

Remember your children are watching you and learning from your actions and reactions.

A note from the Principal

We look forward to building a strong, connected school community with you! Thank you so much for your energy and commitment to our school. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Warm regards,

Sharon Knights

Principal, International School of Saint Lucia

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