Celebrating 25 Years of IEGS
Celebrating 25 Years of Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm (IEGS)
Monthly Celebration: October
Celebrating 25 years of IEGS with frosted autumn spiced cupcakes
IEGS is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. In recognition of this milestone, each 25th of the month in school we are doing something to celebrate!
When it comes to celebrations, one thing that is almost always present is a delicious cake. Traditionally, cake holds a symbolic deep meaning in birthday celebrations as it represents the joy and sweetness of life. Wedding cakes symbolise good luck and prosperity, while wedding anniversary cakes are a heartfelt tribute to the years of love, laughter, and shared dreams of the couple. For all of these celebrations, a lot of time and thought goes into choosing the type of cake, the design and the flavours, as the cake is the centrepiece for these memorable occasions. Family and friends are invited and gather to enjoy the celebration and share the sweet treat. The act of cutting and sharing cake with loved ones, also symbolises sharing happiness and good fortune.
So in keeping with this tradition, this October, our second 25th day in school, we shared the joy and sweetness of teaching and learning at IEGS with cake: more specifically, our signature cake is CUPCAKES! Our cupcakes embraced nostalgic flavours; an autumn spiced cake with an apple jam filling representing the autumn term we opened our doors in 1999 and the apples symbolic of education in Sweden. The delicious sweet, cream cheese frosting links to our English speaking influence, and cupcakes, an American invention I am told, honours our founder, Ms Barbara Bergstöm. And, as it is a special occasion, the cupcakes were decorated with a sugared disc with the number 25 in our IEGS blue colour.
These specially crafted cupcakes were more than a delightful indulgence to be shared, they were a heartfelt tribute to the years of aspirations, dedication, laughter, sharing, learning and teaching. Looking at the smiles of our students, and taking that first sweet bite, I was reminded of the commitment that has blossomed and flourished over the years, making this anniversary truly unforgettable.
Let's keep celebrating IEGS!
Monthly Celebration: September
Celebrating 25 Years of IEGS
Our promise to our students remains unchanged 25 years on, as we continue to build on the innovative spirit that founded our school, and the steadfast goal to give our students a transformative education in a safe and calm environment, for them to become Global Citizens of the future.
This September, our first 25th day in school, we kicked off the celebrations by having our entire school participate in a group photo in the shape of the number 25 in front of the school building. We were successful in this fun challenge, displaying both efficiency and cooperation in creating a “human 25” together. Twenty five years ago, the aerial shot itself would have been a challenge, but not in 2024, with a drone and a pair of steady hands to take our group picture.