Working towards Eco-Council's goal of becoming an Eco School, activities are planned based on the chosen themes of Waste and Biodiversity.
All activities include an aspect of reduction of waste, repurposing of waste and increasing biodiversity around Northbridge International School Cambodia. Throughout the next weeks, Primary students will participate in different student-led activities revolving around themes of biodiversity and waste.
EL2 to KG made a grand start for Earth Week by participating in a log painting activity that will serve as decorations in classrooms and around the school as a token of a stepping stone to becoming an Eco-School.
Grade 1 will take on the duty to improve the school's greenery, by planting various plants around the school. Grade 2 will be participating in a sustainable art project, where recycled water bottles will be decorated that will serve as stationery holders within classrooms. Grade 4 has an exciting scavenger hunt planned, with a surprise seed bomb at the end!
Earth Week will not be limited to these grades as a school-wide 'trashion' show will occur, utilising upcycled materials and the student's limitless creativity to create innovative outfits.
Be sure to look forward to new decorations and projects around the school and get ready to rock the trashion show runway!
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.
