The second semester is greeted with the annual “Week Without Walls” program at our school. We get to start the new year on a trip with our schoolmates, exploring what Sri Lanka has to offer. We get a range of places to choose from, last year I attended a trip to the Highlands where I […]
Reflection
Global Resource Consumption and Security: Viridis Plant
Last week, our geography class took a trip to the Viridis plant in Panagoda as a part of our global consumption and security unit. Viridis is an organization that works towards managing mixed plastic waste within Sri Lanka, their aim is to make sure that all of their practices are in accordance with the Central […]
Bump, set, spike; Volleyball season
I knew that this year would be especially difficult for me to pursue all the activities I wanted to. Since I have just entered my DP years, I have tried my best to balance all parts of me, the mental, academic and physical. I knew that I would not be able to travel for volleyball […]
Fridays for Future: Climate Strike
2019 has been a year full of environmental awareness, from new young voices contributing to global conversation to a wave of groups dedicated to saving and protecting the environment, we are in an ecological crisis. What I notice is the efforts taken by mostly teenagers to make people aware of this problem. In this day […]
New Perspectives: ISTA TaPs
This year, I had another opportunity to participate in the ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association). I was able to attend last year as an MYP student and met so many inspiring people. I especially wanted to go as DP student to widen my arsenal of devising and theatre techniques. I have always been fascinated with […]
Kithulgala Diaries;DP 1 Orientation
On August 28th our whole grade set out on our DP 1 Orientation trip to Kithulgala, Borderlands. This trip was about getting to know each other and working together to create new relationships and make old ones stronger. As a student, I always enjoy school trips especially ones that allow me to explore further into […]
CAS Goals
As I begin my CAS journey, I have outlined a few goals for myself. These goals involve the activities that I have been dedicated to for a few years, in order to constantly develop my skills and knowledge, I need to challenge myself! CREATIVE: Colombo Model United Nations This year, I was assigned a new […]