For the past few weeks, art has become a very important part of my routine. Since activities have been canceled and it looks like we are jumping into the second wave of the pandemic here in Sri Lanka, I find comfort in knowing art will always be here when I need an escape from the […]
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Exercising my Focus; Exploring War Poetry
Due to the hustling and bustling of the school year, I try my best to find small ways to practice the art of focusing my attention. One really interesting way that I have been able to explore this skill is through poetry. I have always been a fan of unconventional ways of storytelling, poetry forces […]
An attempt at adapting; DP 2 CAS Goals
Senior year, the year unlike the rest, the beginning of the end. Yes, this is all true, however, not for the reasons you may think. The beginning of the end is a tad bit dramatic, but the world has been hit with a pandemic, and our online lives have become a more permanent addition to […]
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 […]
Learning and Growing:DP 1 Semester Reflection
The second semester of my junior year has been eventful to say the least, it started out with non stop trips to beautiful places out of Colombo and ironically ended with me being confined to the walls of my home. Despite so many obstacles and unplanned stops along the way, I believe without a shadow […]
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 […]