Post Event

Assistance for Turkey 15/12/2011

Grade 10 student Leo Lee decided to use his musical talents as well as those of his friends to raise money and awareness for the victims that were devastated by the earthquake in Turkey this past fall.  Selling tickets for 10 and 20 rmb to the event helped to raise an impressive amount of relief money for the country. There were two shows and a near sold out crowd.  There were great musical performances from a wide variety of genres that showed how talented our students really are.  SSIS was pleased to welcome the Turkish Consulate to the performance.

Giving Tree

Just as Christmas is a special holiday for Western children, the Spring Festival is a magical time for Chinese children.  They look forward to the gathering of family members, feasting, visiting friends and relatives, and receiving gifts.  However, there are many children in Shanghai, whose families cannot afford to give them new clothes or toys.  Schools and businesses purchase small gifts to fill gift bags with a little child in mind.

Shanghai-Singapore International School adopted 1001 bags and delivered them to a school in need. It was a great day for staff, students and the children who received gifts.  Similar projects all over the world help to spread the true meaning and joy  that comes with Christmas. It was neat to watch the kids open those gifts.   For more information visit www.communitycenter.cn/outreach.

Giving someone a special gift like this can be done on a small scale too.  Find someone in your neighborhood who you could use a special gift and pack up a small bag for them.  I bet it will be a little moment of this particular Christmas that both of you will not forget.

World Hunger Day

On October 27th, 2011, the staff and students of SSIS took a day to be mindful of others all around the world that go hungry.  This student lead initiative was to raise awareness and funds for the millions of people each day that go with little to no food. Students who participated in the event had just a small portion of rice and bread for lunch.  Students donated money and signed a grain of rice sticker to as a sign of their support for those in need.