Global Citizenship
Promoting an appreciation of diverse perspectives
At CIS, a global citizen is someone who understands and appreciates diverse perspectives while actively engaging with local and global issues, interacting respectfully with others, and taking responsible action for sustainability and collective well-being.
We nurture global citizenship through multiple programs, from environmental stewardship through service learning to language study.
CIS GOES GREEN
It is critically important that we take care of our planet. The CIS Goes Green initiative aims to engage our school community in taking responsible action for environmental sustainability and collective well-being.
CIS is a member of the Eco-Schools Programme, one of the world’s largest sustainable schools programs. In their Eco Clubs, students build leadership skills and contribute to environmental management through hands-on activities, such as tree planting.
Our environmental ethos is also reflected in the architectural design of our campuses. We have over 2,000 solar panels on our rooftops. This has helped us to reduce our electricity consumption from the grid. Many of our campus buildings incorporate open-air spaces for natural ventilation.
Our school’s waste plastic, cardboard and paper is recycled into furniture. 100% of our cafeteria food waste is sent to a black soldier fly farm where it is decomposed by black soldier fly larvae and used as high-protein animal feed. Efforts are underway to become a plastic-free campus.
We know that spending time in green spaces can benefit mental and physical well-being. At recess, students spend time outdoors in our shady gardens and tree-lined recreational areas every day. Elementary students, with clipboards in hand, often make observations in the Butterfly Garden. Our natural grass soccer field is used for Physical Education and Wellness classes, as well as tournaments.
In March 2024, we unveiled our commissioned painting by Cambodia-based artist Tamara Venn, which represents the CIS Goes Green initiative.
EXPERIENCE WEEK
Travelling domestically and internationally Studying abroad and living internationally is a great way to discover new cultures, allowing you to form an inclusive perspective on what it means to be a part of this world. Despite all of our differences, all people have something in common as humans sharing the same earth.
SERVICE LEARNING
CAS, global observances, clubs
LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
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