GESS – International School
At the International Science Drama Competition this year, which received entries from schools around the world, GESS students’ entry clinched second place – a recognition that was decided by public votes. Titled We Can Do Better, it was a statement by the students after studying the effects of unsustainable agricultural practices on the environment.
The theatre piece incorporated elements of shadow theatre with music and voiceovers to tell the story of why urgent attention should be paid to cultivating sustainable agriculture. Comparisons were drawn between the planet in its original glory and the demise it’s headed for by 2050 if humans don’t take matters relating to agricultural practices seriously. References were also made to the Paris Climate Agreement of 2050. Through this, the students have conveyed a clear message about how we can all work towards a sustainable future.
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While most student athletes might have enjoyed a break from competitive training during their school holidays earlier this year, two inspired swimmers from OFS Tigers, Overseas Family School’s competitive swimming team, decided to put their downtime to good use.
Jill Meines (Grade 8) and Naya Verma (Grade 7) participated in a fundraising initiative at the Swiss Club to benefit Tour de Cure, an organisation that raises vital funds to support talented researchers, surgeons and clinicians around the world dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. Participants were tasked with swimming 5km in two hours, an easy workout for OFS Tigers who regularly clock more time and distance during rigorous training sessions in the OFS Olympic standard pool. For Naya, cancer research is a cause especially close to her heart as she lost a grandfather to cancer many years ago.
Jill and Naya’s fundraising efforts raised over $1,600 for cancer research, a small but significant contribution to Tour de Cure’s efforts to fund groundbreaking projects that will have a big impact on cancer prevention and treatment.
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