Service #2 – Milkshakes and Sports

Before October break the service session that we had in service we decided to make milkshakes with the girls and show them how to make a drink that they probably had not tried before.  When we asked the girls if they ever had milkshakes and they said “no” and it was good because we were…

Service Session #1 – Volleyball and Ice Breakers

Girls for Girls has been going strong for four years and I have had the pleasure of being a part of this service all along. I really enjoy the work I do with the girls from emerge global as well as working with the OSC girls who are ever so willing and dedicated and most…

Beach Clean Up – Atlantis

The world now is at a point where global warming and climate change have taken over and there are many factors that contribute to global warming and climate change and plastic and ocean pollution is one of the main causes. Throughout the world there are many oceans and beaches that are badly polluted. Sri Lanka…

One Last Run – DP 2

CAS is something that I enjoy doing very much, from the creativity aspect of it to the action and service. Last year my goal was to really step out of my comfort zone and try new things out. which I did for the majority of the year. By taking those risk, I have learnt so…

DP 1, That’s a Wrap

This year I have learnt so much throughout this academic year. From the variety of subjects that we do to all our activities and service. The DP journey for me started with the orientation in kithulgala and ended when I hosted my final pep rally and helped with oscars. Creativity This year for creativity I…

Holi – Annual Girls for Girls Fundraiser

The Girls for Girls service has been doing this fundraiser for 2 years now and this was our 3rd year celebrating. This event has become a trade mark at Food and Fun Fair, there are many kids that are looking forward to doing this event. How this event work is you pay 500rs and you…

Season Two – PepRally

As we are approaching the end of season two sports and teams are about to go off on their tournaments we must celebrate them for all their hard work and training. So, we have pep rally as a way to celebrate them. In season two sports we have Boys football, Girls basketball and Badminton. These…

WwW – Hambanthota Housing Trip

This year for my final week without walls, I was put in the housing group to Hambanthota. I went on the same trip last year and I had a great experience and learnt so much. This year when Mr. Lockwood told me, I was so super excited. This week without walls is a very physical…

Wall Climbing – Girls for Girls

Once we got back from our break as an ice breaker for service I decided to do wall climbing with the service. Prior to break I had communicated with emerge and gotten their approval for this activity. I think that the wall climbing activity is a really good activity because, it really challenges you to…

Christmas Cookies

In the last post I mentioned that our service was not doing as much as we should have done and that we have had a minor step back in our girls for girls service journey. After some serious planning Pabasha and I came up with a plan and what we are going to be doing…