As I approach the end of my International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, I am filled with a sense of gratitude and accomplishment for the experiences I have had through CAS. Over the last two years of[…]
Connecting Through Conversation and Small Acts of Kindness: CAS project at the Madiwela Special education school Home for Boys
CAS project at the Madiwela Special education school Home for Boys For my CAS project, I had the humbling opportunity to volunteer at the Madiwela Special Education School, a haven for boys with cognitive disabilities[…]
Exploring Sustainable Practices: Presentation at the International Water Management Institute in Sri Lanka
Last Thursday I got the opportunity to partake in a remarkable trip to the International Water Management Institute in Sri Lanka, where I had the privilege of attending an enlightening two-hour presentation on waste management,[…]
Raising the Green Standard: Our School Earns the ECO-Schools Flag for Sustainability Excellence
As the Service Leader of our school’s ECO-Schools team, I had the privilege of leading our efforts towards sustainability and environmental conservation. Our hard work and dedication culminated in a significant achievement – receiving the[…]
Transforming Trash into Treasure: Eco-schools road clean-up
Our school’s Eco-Schools service group recently embarked on a road clean-up project in the vicinity of our campus. The aim was to not only contribute to a cleaner environment but also to raise awareness about[…]
Appreciating diverse cultures. UN day sinhala presentation to the primary kids
We celebrated UN Day in the past quarter by dressing up in traditional costumes from each country or region of the world to reflect one’s identity and culture. This was a day for appreciating and[…]
Jordan in 4K! What my camera saw
All the images that are featured in this post were taken by the “one-pixel” smartphone camera that belongs to the author. The photographs are grouped in ascending order and reflect my travel from Sri Lanka[…]
Resuming Swimming. Ah! The nostalgia
Swimming is a sport I have always been passionate about since my childhood. However, the covid 19 pandemic, which restricted all kinds of travel owing to the government’s indefinite lockdowns to stop the virus’s spread,[…]
Running out of time: Baton Relay COP27
Running Out of Time was the world’s longest non-stop relay in support of climate action! The request for mandated, high-quality climate change education to be included in all national education curricula is at the center[…]
DP2 CAS GOALS
Last year’s DP1 year was difficult, with days of school alternately held online and on campus. Although the year began with the distance learning program, we were able to return to school during the month[…]