History of ISH
Welcome to the interactive timeline about the history of ISH. It includes the dates of major events that happened during our 60 years of existence and was made by students of the 'History of ISH' project. Enjoy scrolling through!T
1957-03-01 00:00:00
School Opens
In 1967 ISH was founded as a British- army school. Head of school is Patrick Lindesey.
1957-03-08 00:00:00
ISH makes the news
An article featuring ISH marks the opening of our school and celebrates the many nationalities of teachers and students.
1957-06-01 00:00:00
New Logos Created
ISH's Logos were created to symbolise the mission of ISH.
1957-08-01 00:00:00
Patrick Lindesay - Head of School
Patrick Lindesay serves as Head of School.
1958-03-08 00:00:00
School is officially opened
The school officially opens by school senator Landahl. The video is created to showcase the international aspect of ISH.
1958-08-21 00:00:00
ISH in the news!
ISH is in the news again.
1959-03-01 00:00:00
New building
In 1959 the School moves building into the Waitzstraße
1962-03-01 00:00:00
1962 Class Notes
Class notes from 1962 indicate the move to new classrooms for some students and the appointment of Prefects.
1963-12-11 21:58:29
Grade 2: When I grow up I want to be ..
A delightful Grade 2 story about being a teacher when she grows up.
1967-03-01 00:00:00
10th Anniversary
In 1967 ISH celebrates its 10th anniversary
1968-03-01 00:00:00
Brian Howes
In 1968 the old head of school retires and Brian Howes is chosen as the second head of school
1971-08-01 00:00:00
Albert Sang - Head of School
Albert Sang joins ISH as the Head of School.
1973-04-01 00:00:00
New School Building
In 1973 ISH moves from the Waitz Straße to Holmbrook 20.
1973-04-01 00:00:00
New head of school
Old head of school retires and Dexter Lewis becomes the new head of school.
1974-08-01 00:00:00
New logos for the 70s
ISH develops new logos resembling our current logo.
1977-04-01 00:00:00
New head of school-Günther Brandt
In 1977 Dexter Lewis retires and Günther Brandt is selected as the new Head of School.
1977-04-01 00:00:00
20th Anniversary
In 1977 ISH celebrates its 20th anniversary
1978-07-01 00:00:00
ISH chooses a new mascot
ISH's mascot
1978-08-16 07:45:37
IB Diploma Offered
In 1978 ISH offers the IB diploma for the first time.
1980-01-02 21:33:35
ISH Yearbook
The 1980 yearbook cover.
1980-01-27 13:08:15
Ms. Sue Christian
Ms. Sue Christian in 1980. Ms Christian worked at ISH until 2016.
1980-08-01 00:00:00
Head of School - Alan Wilcox
The old head of school retires and Alan Wilcox is appointed as the head of school.
1980-08-21 16:19:12
Mr. Uli Kramme
Mr. Kramme, who retired in the year of our 60th Anniversary, in 1980. Mr. Kramme was a German teacher at ISH for 40 years!
1980-08-30 16:19:12
Mr. Garry Jones
Mr. Garry Jones at ISH in 1980. Mr. Jones is currently our Sports Director.
1983-01-01 00:00:00
New logo developed
ISH develops a new logo.
1988-08-24 11:03:07
Secondary School Staff 1988
The 1988/1989 Yearbook features the Secondary Staff.
1989-06-20 19:53:01
Prom 1989
ISH Prom
1991-07-16 17:00:22
Aerial View of Holmbrook
ISH in Holmbrook
1993-08-01 07:02:45
New Head of School - Geoff Clark
Geoff Clark joins as the Head of School.
1996-06-03 02:27:57
Group photo from 1996
Featuring in the 1996 yearbook, this photo shows a group of students in Holmbrook.
1996-06-04 19:17:10
Grade 6 Denmark Trip
Grade 6 visits Denmark in 1996 to travel back in time.
1999-06-13 00:00:00
Summer 1999
Student drawings to celebrate Summer 1999.
2001-01-26 08:53:07
MUN team meets Kofi Annan
Ms. Gray and Mr. Dove take a MUN delegation representing Namibia. The Secretary General, Mr. Kofi Annan speaks to the assembly!
2001-04-15 00:00:00
The Ghana Project is born
Mr Tony Lawrence and Mrs. Cynthia Lawrence take the first group of students to Ghana. The Ghana Project lasted for 15 years and allowed ISH students to work with a school and community in Ghana.
2001-06-21 00:00:00
ISH TV Yearbook
The year book cover for 2001
2001-11-24 00:00:00
The International Fair
2001's International Fair was a celebration of our international diversity.
2003-08-01 23:47:02
Peter Gittens - Head of School
Peter Gittens serves as the Head of School.
2006-04-14 00:00:00
Sri Lanka Project Founded
ISH begins a strong relationship with communities in Sri Lanka following the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004.
2007-10-01 00:00:00
ISH Celebrates 50 years
The 50 year anniversary of ISH is celebrated. One of the events was to ask students: What does ISH mean to me?
2009-11-22 08:41:40
Grease Musical
An amazing musical performance of Grease!
2010-05-15 00:00:00
Our new home in Hemmingsteder Weg
After discussion in the 90s regarding the space in the current school building, ISH was able to build a new purpose built building in Klein Flottbek.
2013-01-01 19:48:39
MYP Candidacy Achieved
ISH becomes a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Organization's Middle Years Programme (MYP)
2013-08-29 19:48:39
West Wing Construction
The West Wing construction begins.
2013-08-29 19:48:39
West Wing Opens
The Grand Celebration of the West Wing. This video was made by Grade 5 students armed with iPads and instructed to capture the day.
2016-05-01 00:00:00
Summerfest and Flea Market
ISH's annual Summerfest and Flea Market.
2017-08-25 02:27:57
New ECC Playground.
The ECC playground is officially open for play.
2017-10-06 02:27:57
ISH Celebrates 60 years!
ISH Celebrates 60 years in Hamburg.