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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]