Upper School Students Focus on Service This Festive Season
As the festive season approaches, Upper School students at ISA have been hard at work, actively engaging in a variety of service projects designed to help others and foster empathy. These initiatives allow students to make a meaningful impact on both local and international communities, demonstrating their commitment to service and compassion.
This year, several student-led clubs have been organising drives and activities, such as the Heart of Service club, which is coordinating a drive to collect items for undocumented refugees in Amsterdam. The club has encouraged students to bring in food and other essential items to help brighten the lives of those in need during the winter months.
In addition, the Grade 10 Drive to Change club has organised a fresh fruit drive to support local food banks. Students have been asked to donate fresh produce, as well as other long-lasting items, with the aim of ensuring that families in need have access to healthy food this festive season.
Meanwhile, Grade 11 and 12 students are participating in the Sinterklaas Shoe Box project, which provides essential winter items and small treats for children in Moldova, a country where many families live on less than 4 Euros a day. Students will assemble boxes filled with thoughtful gifts such as hats, scarves, small toys, and hygiene items to be sent to children in need, brightening their festive season.
Other students have visited the local nursing home, and taken part in the European Medical Agency Children’s party, playing games and fostering connections with children there.
These service projects provide students with an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the importance of giving and helping others, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate. They also reinforce ISA’s commitment to inspiring students to become compassionate and responsible global citizens.
Thank you to all the students, parents, and faculty who have been involved in these projects so far. Your continued support helps to create a stronger, more caring community at ISA.
