Internationalism

Cultural Exchange Biella, Italy & Cluj, Romania | May 25 – May 29

Theme: Cultural Exchange (Culture, Traditions, Geography, Architecture, and Cuisine)

A delegation of 10 students and 2 teachers from "Eugenio Bona" School in Biella, Italy will visit our school in the last week of May. 

They will collaborate with our Year 9 students, in order to connect, explore cultural aspects, participate in some classes and workshops.

The experience will include:

• City Navigation Treasure Hunt: Exploring local culture, architecture, and history. Comparative study with Biella

• Visit to Alba Iulia and hiking Via Transilvanica, Daia Română. Workshops: Bread making, weaving, and pottery

• Visit to Salina Turda - Salt Mine exploration

• Visit to Bonțida Bánffy Castle and creative workshops

• Attending some lessons in TC

• Project sessions, workshops, presentations, reflection 

Cultural Focus Highlights:

• Architecture: Comparing Biella's history with the Treasure Hunt and Bonțida Castle.

• Traditions: Hands-on experience with bread, weaving, and pottery in Daia Română.

• Geography: Physical exploration of Via Transilvanica and Salina Turda.

• Cuisine: Culminating in a traditional dinner to experience local flavors.

Thank you, miss Mihaela and miss Anamaria for coordinating this program.

Contact: mihaela.romaniuc@transylvania-college.ro ; anamaria.grimberg@transylvania-college.ro 

A group of 8 high school students  represent our school in the Global Leaders Championship at Bryanston School, UK, from 29th March to 11th April. The experience lasts for 2 weeks, during the second week, our delegation be competing in four categories: Business Pitch, Debate, Drama, and Virtual Reality & AI. 

The TC delegation is formed of: Y10: Zara Fediuc, Eva Plopeanu, Ana Forgaciu, Alessia Serachitopol, Kosta Karabinas, Veronica Sesartic, Stefan Duma; G10: Cezar Tomoiagă

Thank you, miss Claudia Codarcea & miss Alexandra Oană for encouraging and preparing them for such an opportunity.

We were honoured to receive Global Connection visit @ TC, on 24th March

The program of the day included:

10:00-10:45               School tour with student ambassadors

11:00-11:30                Alphatronic, Robotics team presentation and demo  

11:30-12:00               Book presentation

12:00-12:30               Leadership and action teams presentation: DofE, Tășu, Debate 

12:30- 12:45              Spark intro - Eva Yeung

12:45-13;45               lunch

International trips have become a tradition for this group.  After Valencia 2024 and Rome 2025, this edition was Paris. It was a great and memorable experience. Wonderful places visited, in sunny spring weather, with great historical explanations, with impressive architectural designs, with lots of fun in Disney Park and with so many great moments together.  The trip included: a panoramic city tour, Sacre Coeur, Versailles, Le Petit Trianon, Disney, Loire chateaux: Chambord & Chenonceau, Opera Garnier, Lafayette Galeries, Notre Damme, Tour Eiffel and an evening cruise on Seine. 

Please visit the Democracy page for details.

As this year ISA celebrates the 75th Anniversary, the theme for their short film festival 2026 is: "The Culture of Peace".

So in three minutes you have to explain what The culture of Peace means to you.

The Application has to be submitted by March 31st 2026, that is a 300 word synopsis explaining the concept of the short film.

And the final video by the end of June 2026. 

The winners will be announced in August 2026.

We encourage you to participate, all the information is here:

https://isaschools.org/short-film-contest-2026/

If you would like to apply, please contact Miss Simina before: simina.bejenaru@transylvania-college.ro   

In case of several applications from our students, we will organize a selection of the short films presented. 

So, if interested, please  submit your synopsis by March 20th.  and final project by  June 10.

This week, our school is proudly represented by Alexia Gorgan, Sofia Manyet and Alexandra Serban attending the NIYLS Conference in Le Havre, France, accompanied by Miss Daniela Ganea. Throughout the week-long program, our students are participating in workshops, panels, and collaborative activities alongside peers from across the globe.

Their involvement in this international leadership event reflects our commitment to fostering global awareness, personal growth, and academic excellence. We look forward to welcoming them back and sharing the insights and experiences they will bring to our school community.

Community Spirit Day - Oct. 17th

Community Spirit Day 2025 will take place on Friday, 17th of October.  

The "countries" will be organized on tutor groups.

The schedule for the day is as follows:  

• 8:45 - 12:55: Regular classes  

• 12:55 - 13:30: Class preparations  

• 13:30 - 13:45: Judging for the prizes  

• 13:45 - 15:20: Food, celebration, and fun together  

There will be prizes for the best classroom decoration based on the theme, with winners selected for each category. Judging criteria will include costumes, music, food, presentation, and overall theme.  

Looking forward to a day filled with creativity and celebration!

Please find info here and details here.

The project was a great success. Several international schools participated and joined the final events: 

• • Colegio Internacional Ausias March, Spain;   

  • Liceo Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico;  

  • Northfield School, Buenos Aires, Argentina;

  • Colegio Internacional Casa Azul, Tenerife,  

  • Heavenly International School. Brazil, 

  • Cempaka International School Damansara Heights 

  • and Transylvania College.

We are grateful to each of you for being part of this edition of Mental Health Day celebration. Over the two sharing meetings, it was truly inspiring to see how much thought, care, and creativity went into your contributions.

To all the teachers and colleagues – thank you for the energy, support, and openness you brought into this project.

To all the students – thank you for your honesty, creativity, and the meaningful way you shared your voices. You reminded us why it’s so important to talk about mental health and support one another.

Together, we created a warm and supportive space where everyone felt seen and heard — and that’s something to be proud of.