德 院 / De House
The "Awareness for Gibbons" event organized by De Housemaster Mr. Hugo was aimed at raising awareness about gibbons and their conservation. The event was carried out in collaboration with the Shanghai Roots & Shoots Charity Organization. It was heartening to hear pupils talking about gibbons and actively seeking out books about them in the library. This event helped to develop a sense of responsibility and empathy towards the environment, which is a crucial step towards building a sustainable future.
惠 院 / Hui House
The event organized by Hui Housemaster Ms. Wang on "Knowledge of Food" was an important initiative that aimed to raise awareness about healthy eating and reducing food waste. This event had a significant impact on the pupils, as they enthusiastically participated in creating menus for the school canteen and reminded each other to reduce food waste. This event has added value to the school's commitment to promoting sustainability and healthy living.
贤 院 / Xian House
Xian Housemaster Ms. Wu worked with the Tangmama Charity for their yellow bucket project to promote "Water Recycling". The event was a big success as it raised 28660RMB, which will be utilized to deliver water recycling equipment to rural areas. It has helped to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and recycling and has provided tangible support to those in need.
立 院 / Li House
Li Housemaster Mr. Zhai collaborated with the Yanglingzi Special Education School to dedicate a week to "Down Syndrome Awareness". The event had a positive impact as pupils and staff were moved by the performance from a group of Down Syndrome pupils and got a deeper understanding of respecting differences. It has helped to promote inclusion and diversity in the community and create a culture of acceptance and understanding towards those with special needs.
思 院 / Si House
The "Kindness to Animals" event was organized by Si Housemaster Mr. Campher in collaboration with the Shati Animal Rescue Centre. The event managed to raise over 16,000RMB in monetary donations, in addition to the resources donated. The funds raised would be used by the Shati Animal Rescue Centre to provide shelter, food, and medical care to animals in need. The event also helped to create a sense of community and compassion among the pupils and staff, who were able to come together to support a worthy cause.
The charity event led by school council mentor Mr. Lundgren for Dream House Project has raised five boxes of donations for Daciyan Primary School. The event was organized to help underprivileged pupils in the community, and the donations collected included school supplies, sports equipment, and toys. This event was a wonderful example of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others.
In addition, the school council members were excited to participate in a community service project. The project involved creating bilingual signs for a nearby shopping mall, which would help expats navigate the mall and find what they needed more easily. This project was meaningful and valuable, as it helped to bridge cultural and language barriers and make the community a more welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.
Overall, the Hiba values of kindness, courage, responsibility, respect, and integrity are closely linked to all these events as they reinforce the importance of being compassionate and responsible individuals who respect and care for others. We are happy to see pupils learn to embody these values and become well-rounded individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world around them.
