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Dear Parents and Students,

The Autumn Term 2017 finished on a high note. This year we had a week of student choice activities which was a perfect end to the term. Our staff worked hard to prepare a wide range of activities for our students to choose from and the school was a hive of activity both inside and out. The week culminated in our annual sports day for Years 6-9 at the sports centre adjacent to Linköping's University.  Once again we were able to make the most of the excellent facilities which they offer. While Years 6-9 were out of school on the last day Years 4 and 5 had the entire school building to themselves and could enjoy the final day of term including a special performance in the Aula.

This is an example of what IES does best, we plan and make good use of the time available to us making sure that our students are busy learning right up to the last minute. 

Seasons Greetings from IES Linköping!

Mary Dahlin, Principal

Dear Students and Parents, 

Following the summer break the school is now filled with our students, just as it should be.

We are starting the new school year with a strong team of staff.  We are pleased to be able to bring new members of staff to IES Linköping and welcome back others who are returning.  Other changes are an improved schedule, a refurbished Home and Consumer Studies room and some new furniture for the Common Room.

We are starting the term with renewed energy and enthusiasm for the coming year and look forward to meeting parents at our Parents Evenings in September.

Yours sincerely,

Mary Dahlin, Principal

Dear Parents and Students,

Although the summer break has begun the school is a hive of activity as we prepare for the coming school year. Among other things, we are completely refurbishing our Home and Consumer Studies room, painting classrooms and also corridors and toilets.

We look forward to welcoming all of our students, new and old, on Thursday 17 August. More detailed information about the first days of school will be available shortly before this date.

I hope the summer is period of sunshine and relaxation for everyone.

Yours sincerely,

Mary Dahlin

The second installment of student choice week took place in warm and sunny May.  So it was a real treat to make the most of the wonderful outdoors for many of the activities.  There was ecology in tinnerö, volleyball at trädgårdsföreningen, rocket building on the school yard, painting at the cathedral,  hiking through vidingsjö, martial arts in the orchard plus many more engaging projects. The video below gives a quick snapshot of the student's work during this week.

Graduation is a joyous occasion but also a time of sadness as we say farewell to our year 9 students. The students have had a challenging yet rewarding year; studying hard, taking national tests, getting their grades, deciding their next steps and planning their future. We are immensely proud of their achievements and, of course, these were recognised at our graduation ceremony.

Students from year 6 - 9 processed from the school building towards Konsert and Kongress in formal attire, looking proud and smart. The ceremony began with an address from our principal Ms. Dahlin, followed by an inspiring speech from our student president, Asajad Hussein. We were also treated to musical performances from four year 9 students; Kim Jonsson, Isabelle Yammin, Nathalie Andersson and Elia Tellström, all of which, were fantastic.

Each year 9 class was called to the stage to receive their awards certificate and gain a rapturous applause from family, friends and peers.

The ceremony ended as Ms. Dahlin congratulated the class of 2017, followed by confetti, pyrotechnics and a rousing rendition of the school song. Once again, congratulations year 9 and the best of luck for your future ahead of you.