Beyond The Stone
Alumni Newsletter
Volume 5, Edition 1, January 2023
- Head of School Message
- Alumni News
- What's been happening at Stonehill?
- Student Achievements
- Embassy News
- Alumni Speak
Head of School Message
Greetings!
I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year! Welcome to the first edition of our alumni newsletter for this academic year.
Over the last year, our campus has sprung to life as students have finally started school on campus again.
Our campus continues to improve and expand with the latest addition of our new library which was inaugurated in September 2022. The new library is situated adjacent to the STEM building. It’s over two floors with plenty of light and common spaces.
With our growing enrollment, more classroom spaces are needed hence the old libraries are being converted into Student Support Services and EAL offices, classroom spaces, and a Secondary Art studio.
Our Boarding Programme continues to thrive as our enrollment continues to grow as well. We have the largest number of boarders we’ve ever had in Boarding, with well over 100 students currently.
As a premium international school in Bangalore and across India, Stonehill is committed to developing knowledgeable, compassionate, self-assured, and responsible citizens of the world. We work hard to build an international-minded community of dynamic learners. You have all reached various parts of the world, and as global citizens, we are very proud of all of your successes.
Being a part of the Stonehill community, we are all uniquely connected by the things we have in common.
As always, I would appreciate hearing from you either by email or a visit when you are back in Bangalore.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brian Brumsickle
Head of School
Save the date!
We would love to see you all on campus for Graduation Day on the 20th of May 2023!
Alumni News
It was great to have our Alumni visit us in the last few months!
Alaina Madaya, Class of 2019
Samir Belliappa, Class of 2022
Mohamed Ali Hached, Class of 2013
Alumni Speak
It's always wonderful when we hear back from our Alumni. We are happy that they are thriving global citizens and it's reassuring to know that Stonehill has provided them with the groundwork for success.
Elin Gerdes, Class of 2014
Elin Gerdes attended Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany, majoring in Geography.
"I fondly remember our class trip to Agumbe with Gerry Martin. The yearly trips in general were amazing, and such a great opportunity to learn new things and explore new places with my classmates."
Akshara Mohan (2015-2018)
Akshara Mohan was at Stonehill for three years from 2015-2018. She is currently at University of Michigan, US, majoring in Computer Science.
"I will always remember the Trips Week experiences and exploring different places with my grade. I also remember the fun memories I made with my classmates, as we were all close because of the small student body."
Srija Rajaram, Class of 2017
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations
"My journey with Psychology began at Stonehill in D1.The IB requirements of research and application based study at Stonehill immensely helped me through my university at CMR and a Masters Programme in Clinical Psychology at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
My interaction with the international fraternity helped me develop a global perspective and a sense of international mindedness. Some of the most memorable events for me at Stonehill were the Diwali Mela, the International Food Fair, the Back- to- School Barbeque, CAS service projects, class trips to Munnar and Germany and the graduation ceremony to name a few.
I am currently working as a resident psychologist and counsellor at Good Shepherd International School (residential), Ooty. It was a pleasure for me to be on the other side of IB and complete my first IB teacher workshop two months ago. It was a complete circle for me- an IB student to an IB teacher. Stonehill will always have a special place in my heart."
Matilde Foroni, Class of 2016
"After having completed my academic path in Finance, I am due to start an internship at Boston Consulting Group in Milan. I am also planning to intern with the Embassy Group CSR team at some point in the future.
I have many good memories of Stonehill. The supportive teachers valued student-teacher relationships which allowed me to build strong relationships with my university professors.
Another beautiful memory is related to the extensive sports programme at Stonehill. It brought students from different year groups and schools together. It was always an exciting experience due to the team spirit that surrounded it. Stonehill has passed on the importance of sports and sportsmanship as both an act of self-care and team building.
Stonehill encouraged us to engage in meaningful community service at the Stonehill Government School, after school hours. This is another value that I have held close to my heart. It is because of this that I am now a volunteer at the Italian Red Cross. I thank Stonehill for the important role it has played in my development."
What's been happening at Stonehill?
Celebrating 75 years of Independent India!
The School was decorated in tri-colour balloons and it was great to see everybody all dressed up!
The Stonehill Founder’s Day Run Just Got Bigger!
The Stonehill Founder’s Day Run is an annual event that celebrates the Founder of Stonehill International School, Bangalore. The fifth edition of the Stonehill Founder’s Day Run was held on the 25th of September in support of Morning Star Ashram, a home for underprivileged children with physical and mental illnesses. The event was a huge success with over thousand people participating in different categories.
Stonehill donated the proceeds raised through registrations to the Morning Star Ashram, a home for underprivileged children with physical and mental illnesses.
Pinktober
Our wonderful PTA organised a Pinktober fundraiser in support of the global Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. The Stonehill community came together and showed they cared in various shades of pink!
Diwali 2022 - Celebrating Love, Family, and Positivity
Diwali or the Festival of Lights marks the beginning of a new year buoyed by festive cheer all around.The annual PTA Diwali Mela 2022 was a fantastic celebration for the entire Stonehill community. There were some great dance performances from the students, teachers and the PTA. The stalls had everything from fashion, food, decor to accessories!
Student Achievements
Global Recognition For Stonehill Student!
Ranvir, M5, was awarded the Dr. Siva Kumari MYP Innovators Grant of 10,000 USD for his service project, The Honey Hill Project. Honey Hill’s vision is to help small scale honey farmers in rural Bengaluru develop their products, expand their markets, and create successful and sustainable business models. As a part of this project, Honey Hill will combine business growth along with ecologically sustainable farming that helps preserve the bees and protect the environment. Congratulations Ranvir! You can read more HERE!
Embassy News
EcoGram Wins National CSR Times Award
Stonehill is proud to announce that EcoGram, managed by Stonehill parent Myriam Shankar, has won the 9th National CSR Times Award. Funded by Embassy Group, Ecogram is a sustainable and holistic intervention in waste, water and soil management located at Bettalasuru panchayat, spanning ten villages around Stonehill. Our students were lucky to visit this wonderful project and it was a great learning opportunity for them.
Alumni Speak
It would be great to hear from you!
We encourage you to contribute your achievements, articles, or snippets of how life beyond Stonehill has been for you. We will be happy to include your contribution in the next edition of Beyond The Stone and will also feature it on the Alumni page on the website!
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