It was good to be back in the Secondary School this week. We observed Autism Awareness Day and Earth Day, and had our first Bachillerato Social Studies final presentation. Next week we continue our sprint to the end of the school year with final preparations for AP exams and Book Week (promote reading with your students!).
The Secondary students started a video competition to identify opportunities where small changes can result in increasing circular economy at CDS. On Thursday, April 27th, we will be holding an assembly for our Secondary students. During this event, Zero Waste Costa Rica, along with our Zero Waste student club leaders, will share what CDS has accomplished so far on the road towards Zero Waste. They will also present the results of the waste audit conducted on April 18th, which helped us assess our current status and set a goal for the upcoming year. Additionally, we will have a guest speaker from Ríos y Cuencas, who will talk about their work in promoting circular economy. Finally, Social Impact Leads will be announcing the winner of the video competition and the results of the Reducing Waste @ CDS Challenge!
If you haven't completed the form, please RSVP the number of guests attending the 2023 Commencement Ceremony - CLICK HERE
Theater lovers! This coming week, our CDS Drama Department is proud to present How to Disappear Completely, an entirely student-led production, written and directed by our senior Andres Macia! Our cast is composed of the very talented high schoolers:
Sebastian Pignataro as Luke
Gabriela Lopez as Sophie
Nina Masis as Ms. Evans
Ana Larrazabal as Luna
Andres Macia as Mr. Anderson
Play Description
Get ready for an electrifying performance by talented student actors and writers in a new, original play that tackles important themes of mental health within high school life. As a free play, this production also accepts donations towards teenage mental health foundations, making it an opportunity to both be entertained and support a worthy cause. Don't miss out on this chance to contribute to a better future while enjoying an incredible show. Because of themes covered in the play it is appropriate for 8th grade and up.
Play Dates - April 26th and April 27th at 6:00 pm
Entrance is free. All donations to the play will be given to Fundación Amy and NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness). Details will be provided soon. Dress code is black and white! To RSVP, please click here - RSVP FORM
Let's support this wonderful and creative effort that our students have undertaken, which cover topics that are close and dear to them. For more information, you can contact me at andrea.aguilar@cds.ed.cr.
On May 22nd and 23rd, NHS (National Honor Society) along with NJHS (Junior National Honor Society) have coordinated with Helping Hands, a non profit social organization to provide a workshop on the theoretical-practical course on basic life support (BLS) and first aid (CPR) for all secondary students.
The cost is 15.000 colones and proceeds will be used to benefit "Unidos por la Paz provide the same coure in "Liceo diurno de Guarari" in Heredia. Payment options will be included within the following newsletter.
8th Graders have an overnight field trip from May 31st-June 2nd to Bagaces Guanacaste to learn about energy systems and visit Rincon Del la Vieja. A detailed itinerary and payment options will be shared the following week.
