DismISSed

After the Episode is a series that focuses on reactions, commentary, and predictions for episodes of recently released shows. It's Wednesday squared! Beatrice, Mittal, Niya, and Ms. Manning discuss the pilot episode of the newest Adams family adaptation, Tim Burton's Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega. Currently available on Netflix. Synopsis: When a deliciously wicked prank gets Wednesday expelled, her parents ship her off to Nevermore Academy, the boarding school where they fell in love. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji 

In this Let's Talk episode, Ms. Manning interviews three student-athletes about their journeys as swimmers. Allana, Manisha, and Heilala share how they got into competitive swimming, their passion for the sport, and what they think about every time they get in the pool. Listen to these inspiring young women as they celebrate growth, challenges, and purpose — in and out of the water.  DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

In the final segment of this two-part DNA TCK special, Ms. Manning hosts Dulcie, Emilie, and Niya as they wrap up the conversation on moving to a new country as a third culture kid! DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents' culture(s)" (crossculturalkid.org). DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

In the first segment of this two-part DNA TCK special, Ms. Manning hosts Elijah, Alice, Niya, and Adam — four year 7 third culture kids — as they discuss the ins and outs of moving internationally. DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents' culture(s)" (crossculturalkid.org). DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

Welcome to season 3 of DismISSed! In preparation for their upcoming Language & Literature unit (where their summative task is creating a podcast episode), a small group of Year 9 students practiced and prepared an example episode discussion to be recorded LIVE in front of their class. In this unique Let's Talk episode, hear Mahir, Driya, Saket, Uini, and Wadia dialogue, debate, and discuss the book-to-film adaptation of the Australian classic The Man from Snowy River! DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

In the words of Nike Run Club Coach Bennett, "I'm talking about running. I'm also not talking about running." After representing ISS at Fiji's 2023 Coke Games, student-athletes Yashan, Francis, and Emelia share their journeys and experiences running competitively. These young competitors give insights on their training, mental battles, and inspiration in this brand new DismISSed episode hosted by Ms. Manning. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

In Term 4 2022, MYP 3 students took part in an interdisciplinary unit (IDU) between Language & Literature (LL) and Individuals and Societies (IAS). The unit titled, "Refugees & Political Crises" centered around Alan Gratz's novel Refugee. The novel follows three fictional children, fleeing very real historic circumstances happening across history in Germany, Cuba, and Syria. Using their attained knowledge from historical time periods, aspects of the novel, and creative thinking skills, students designed and created symbolic products to be used to spread a message to the world about migrants and refugees in need. Their final assessment piece was inspired by The Walk Productions and their famous Little Amal puppet (https://www.walkwithamal.org/). This podcast episode features an explanation of the unit, the assessment purpose, and a few final speeches completed by students sharing their learning, inspiration, and creations (symbolic products).  Featured videos: PBS NewsHour, "Twelve-foot puppet walks streets of New York to raise awareness of global refugee crisis" Scholastic, "Refugee by Alan Gratz" DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

Jevon and his best friend Diend live for basketball. Despite his coach's inspirational advice and guidance, Jevon struggles to look past his anger and hurt. In Finishing at the End: A Basketball Journey, Jevon strives to overcome his biggest barrier yet: his own mind. Finishing at the End: A Basketball Journey is by Francis Bakaniceva. In Term 4 2022, MYP 3 Theatre students wrote, directed, recorded, and produced their own audio dramas as a part of their summative assessments for a unit titled, "The Imagination of Sound: Audio & Radio Dramas". ---- DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series

After moving with his struggling mother, facing school bullies, and striving to overcome a speech impediment, Jamal Bugsy makes a choice that could cost him everything. In a story about choices and consequences, The Down Below seeks to be a story of warning and hope to all young people going through tough times.  The Down Below is by Saket Dawande In Term 4 2022, MYP 3 Theatre students wrote, directed, recorded, and produced their own audio dramas as a part of their summative assessments for a unit titled, "The Imagination of Sound: Audio & Radio Dramas". ---- DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series

Parker Delaney was living the good life. Great family, great friends, and the best friend a girl could ask for: her sister Quinn. Parker and Quinn did everything together! Life was perfect. But one day out of the blue, everything changed. Quinn starting dating Kenzo. Nothing was the same. Now it's up to Parker and her friend Liam (Kenzo's younger brother) to break their siblings up. They'll do whatever it takes, even approach the wretched Principal Huxley for help. What could possibly go wrong? A Lovish Story is by Emelia Lobendahn Wood. In Term 4 2022, MYP 3 Theatre students wrote, directed, recorded, and produced their own audio dramas as a part of their summative assessments for a unit titled, "The Imagination of Sound: Audio & Radio Dramas".  ---- DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series

In this episode, Ms. Manning hosts Year 11 student Jordan and Year 9 student Arthur as they share challenges they've faced, along with advice and words of encouragement for other TCKs worldwide. DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents' culture(s)" (crossculturalkid.org). DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

Can you solve the mystery of what caused Sam Brown's death at a dinner party? A group of year 6, 7, and 8 theatre students perform an old-fashioned radio drama. Five Minute Mysteries were broadcast on the MBS (Mutual Broadcasting System) in the United States of America from 1947 through to 1950. Listen to every word and see if you can discover the clues before the police! Recorded in one session using live practical sound effects in December 2022. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

Can you solve the mystery of Old Sherry's murder in "Collector's Item"?  A group of year 6 and year 7 theatre students perform an old-fashioned radio drama. Five Minute Mysteries were broadcast on the MBS (Mutual Broadcasting System) in the United States of America from 1947 through to 1950. Listen to every word and see if you can discover the clues before the inspector! Recorded in one session using live practical sound effects in December 2022. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

"I feel like we're at a stage [in life], where our safety net is still holding us, but it's ripping... what if there are fun things that we're falling into?" Year 11 students Cindy and Minh Thu share what's been on their minds since turning seventeen! This episode is for anyone who ever has been or will be seventeen.  DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

It's October 31st! Time for spooky season! In this special Halloween episode of DismISSed, Year 9 students J'lein, Almira, and Nisi talk about what they love (and hate) about horror movies. From The Conjuring 3 (2021) to It (2017) and Annabelle (2014), these ladies chat about jump scares, suspense, and making normal things terrifying (beware SPOILERS!). They also debate important horror movie watcher principles such as, "Do you watch with the lights on or off?", "Alone or with a friend?", "Can you sleep immediately after watching?", and "How would you survive a horror film?". Happy screams! DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

During their second unit of study, Year 8 theatre students explored indigenous symbolism through theatre. For their summative task, the young actors and actresses were asked to collaborate and create symbolic narrative performances inspired by indigenous art pieces from the Pacific. Their performance also connected to Oceans Week at ISS, seeking to educate and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to care for our oceans. This is the audio recording of the students' performance. Their central message: "The circle begins with us." Indigenous Art Pieces New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Malagan Figure - original artist unknown (Denver Museum) Yirrganydji, Australia, Annual Migration by Shannon Shaw (Article) Performance Music Track 1: Ambient Ocean Music - Ocean of Silence by Brandon and Derek Fiechter (YouTube) Track 2: Tropical Music - Sea Anemones by Brandon and Derek Fiechter (YouTube) DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

In preparation for their upcoming Language & Literature unit (where their summative task is creating a podcast episode), a small group of Year 9 students practiced and prepared an example episode discussion to be recorded LIVE in front of their class. In this unique Let's Talk episode, hear Joshua, Chuchu, Anabelle, and Aliya podcast about podcasting! DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33XtTJji Tunes: https://apple.co/2Ix10vZ YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ywsBURhuTGY SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden/fiji

DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents' culture(s)" (crossculturalkid.org). In this episode, Ms. Manning continues the conversation regarding saying goodbye and leaving well with Year 8 Third Culture Kids Jules and Kayla. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QgJN... https://youtube.com/channel/UCUZn4n6M... https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mus... https://play.google.com/store/music/a... https://deezer.com/us/artist/69144892 https://twitter.com/musicbyaden

DNA TCK is a series that brings Third Culture Kids together to dialogue about their incredible cross-cultural experiences, unique worldview, and what it's like to grow up amidst a lot of transition. For those who may not be familiar with the term, a TCK "is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents' culture(s)" (crossculturalkid.org). In this episode, Mala hosts Ms. Manning and two Year 7 students (Lucie and Brydie) as they answer questions about TCK goodbyes and leaving well. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QgJN... https://youtube.com/channel/UCUZn4n6M... https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mus... https://play.google.com/store/music/a... https://deezer.com/us/artist/69144892 https://twitter.com/musicbyaden

After the Episode is a new series that focuses on reactions, commentary, and predictions for episodes of recently released shows. In our first episode, Dominic, Elijah, Jordan, and Ms. Manning talk about the premiere episode of Disney's newest Star Wars show, Obi-Wan Kenobi starring Ewan McGregor. Currently streaming on Disney+. Synopsis: When agents of the Empire pose a new threat, Obi-Wan Kenobi emerges after years of hiding. DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. ——— Title Track Info: "Fiji" by MusicbyAden Contact the Artist: MusicbyAden: imadenmusic@gmail.com https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QgJN... https://youtube.com/channel/UCUZn4n6M... https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mus... https://play.google.com/store/music/a... https://deezer.com/us/artist/69144892 https://twitter.com/musicbyaden