ISM Recognized at WE Day

International School of Minnesota

On Wednesday, October 12, 2014, 46 students from the International School of Minnesota (ISM) joined 18000 students and educators at the WE Day Minnesota event. The invitation-only event celebrates schools' contributions to making the world a better place, one of the many areas that ISM excels in.

During the WE Day event, ISM students were treated to a VIP Receptionand front row seats to watch the live show that included inspirational speeches delivered by prominent speakers such as Magic Johnson, and J.R. Martinez, in addition to amazing performances by well known artists such as JRDN, the Band Perry, and Colbie Caillat, to name a few. The high number of fund raising campaigns that ISM students organized in 2013-2014 academic year earned them their VIP status, in addition to a shout-out at the event from two guest speakers who thanked them for their outstanding contribution to the community and to actively preventing bullying in the school.

Burrowing Owl Conservation Project

SABIS^® International School - Phoenix

The Social Responsibility Department at SABIS^® International School of Phoenix made an ongoing commitment to assist the local Phoenix Chapter of the Audubon Society with their Burrowing Owl Conservation Project.

The Audubon Society exists to connect people with nature, using education, science and advocacy to protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and earth's biodiversity.  SLO^® Prefects from SIS have dedicated time towards cleaning up the nearby Rio Salado Riverbed and creating much needed artificial burrows for the owls to live in.  Prefects found themselves waist deep in the Sonoran Desert once again on Saturday, October 18^th, shoveling dirt and heaving rocks out of massive holes that would later house a parliament of Burrowing Owls.  Spending the morning working alongside the transformed habitat of the Rio Salado allowed everyone to forget that they were in the heart of the most polluted area in Phoenix.  Through partnering up with the Audubon Society SIS will surely have a positive impact on restoring the native habitat here in the Sonoran Desert for many generations to come.

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

International Preparatory Academy, Detroit - USA

IPA Student Life Organization's Social Responsibility Department and SLO^® Gems Club recognized Breast Cancer Awareness by hosting a door decorating contest and a Breast Cancer Awareness Program. The keynote speaker for the program was a breast cancer survivor and police officer of the Detroit Police Department. She reminded student to keep their heads up and always give back. The program culminated with a march around the school.

Visit to Al Amal School for the Deaf

ISC - Muscat

On Sunday, December 21, 2014 More than a dozen students visited Al Amal School for the Deaf. They offered presents to the young children and spent some quality time with the older ones. ISC students were able to interact with students who have hearing disabilities and share ideas about their favorite subjects and activities and even learn some sign language. When it became complicated, students communicated with each other in writing. Before saying goodbye, all students teamed up and had a friendly football match. At the end of the visit, they were surprised to discover they have so much in common.

1. ISM Recognized at WE Day
2. Burrowing Owl Conservation Project
3. Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
4. School for the deaf in Muscat