Today, I woke up and for some reason, I did not feel the same as I usually do, and then I remembered… this is quite possibly my last real week of school. And by real, I mean, sleep depression is in tack, homework is still in piles covering my table, and tests are lined up […]
Social Issues
A Slow Economy; Supporting Local Businesses
COVID-19 has impacted economies around the world greatly, here in Sri Lanka, we have seen an abrupt halt in the community interacting with local businesses, understandably people are spending in strategic ways in order to save money and they are also practicing social distancing. However, as a person that is privileged enough to still be […]
Times of the COVID-19: A Different Kind of Pandemic
Whilst COVID-19 is a relatively new virus, 2020 has forced us to confront a different kind of pandemic, one that had existed for hundreds, if not thousands of years: racism. The recent tragic and horrific death of George Floyd sparked a series of violent and non-protests throughout the United States, with the African American community […]
Times of the COVID-19: Taking a Step Back
As the world came to a standstill during this global pandemic, many of us were forced to step back and revaluate our views on life. Before the pandemic we operated in a constant state of stress and panic, whether it was concerning work deadlines, exams, universities. However, the pandemic halted all of this constraining us […]
Times of the COVID-19: Finding Solace in Art
Regardless of whether it was binge-watching a Netflix series or reading the Illiad, we turned towards the arts to find some sort of solace in an otherwise bleak moment in history. I’ve always held a certain fascination and appreciation for the arts, to me, they are a testimony to the greatnesses of the human mind. […]
Jaffna Resonance: Week Without Walls
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 […]
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A Cultural Melting Pot: United Nations Day at OSC
My day started with the draping of my light pink saree embellished with white net. I am always excited at the thought that I get to spend a full day dressed in a saree, not only does it look beautiful, it represents something even more beautiful, a third culture kid being able to embrace her […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]