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The other week I was in Bangkok at the ASAC Basketball Tournament that is open for Grade 6 – 8 students from 9 competing schools across South East Asia.  It gave me some time to reflect on the benefits and opportunities that our Northbridge students can access that will develop them holistically and physically.

Academic excellence is at the forefront of education, and whilst our duty as teachers is to foster this, we also have the responsibility to open students’ eyes to the wider world and their social responsibility within it.

Service- learning, or service as action, combines in school learning with supporting local communities, encouraging students to independently research local issues and take action to support those in need.

World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world. It is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. This year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work.

Student leadership is a cornerstone of personal and community growth. By developing leadership skills early on, students gain confidence, responsibility, and the ability to inspire others—qualities that will serve them well throughout their lives.

The NISC swimming and sports department has been working tirelessly to ensure that every child at Northbridge becomes water safe and understands the dangers of water from an early age.

When we champion inclusion and belonging at Northbridge International School Cambodia, we positively impact student wellbeing, and our entire school here in Phnom Penh becomes a safe space for students in all their diversities. 

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our planet today. It is a complex problem, but it is one that we can solve. And who better to lead the way than our future generations on the Northbridge International School Cambodia Eco-Council?

Eco-Council's most awaited project, Earth Week, has been in the works for over 2 months. Members worked diligently to come up with innovative projects to encourage students to participate in becoming more eco-friendly. 

It has been a very exciting semester for the Houses this year at Northbridge International School Cambodia, and we have increased our presence even more across the school, forging bonds, sportsmanship and a sense of belonging to all students.

Throughout the past 4 months, Eco Council members have worked tirelessly to promote sustainability and come up with innovative plans to make Northbridge International School Cambodia a more environmentally friendly community.

On 29 August 2022, the Northbridge International School Cambodia Eco-Council held their first meeting with the newly elected roles and committee members.

Back in September 2021, when I first arrived at Northbridge International School Cambodia, I was asked if I could supervise an eco-group by our Global Campus Leader. Eight students joined me online as we discussed a vision and aims for the group. Three of those aims were met on the 1^st day back of school on Thursday 11^th August 2022.