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Global Education Real-World Learning Geography Lessons in Iceland GCSE and IB Geography students took the trip of a lifetime in Iceland! They visited the Skogafoss waterfall, climbed a glacier, went on a boat trip in a glacial lagoon full of icebergs, stood between two tectonic plates, swam in hot springs and walked up an incredible gorge! They also went to the black beach of Reynisfjara made even more famous by its recent use in the filming of Game of Thrones. Students also visited the arch of Mýrdalshreppur and saw hundreds of birds including the renowned Puffin. At Seljalandsfoss, they walked behind the waterfalls before heading to the Lava Museum and the crater of the dormant Kerid Volcano. Cultural Immersion in Tanzania “Going to Tanzania wasn’t just traveling to another country - the cultural immersion was absolutely eye-opening. Helping build the library, “smearing” the mama’s house, the walk to collect water, and playing with the children - all the activities were things I had never done before and taught me new skills and helped me see life from a different perspective. I was given insight into a different culture and saw how privileged I am to live with running water and electricity. Learning about how the Masai tribe lives was so intriguing and fascinating and we learned how celebrations are a very big part in their community. Even though this community lived without many of the basic necessities we take for granted, they were still able to smile and be grateful for what they had, and this was so impactful for me. The Tanzania trip was an experience that I will never forget; it will remind me to be thankful for what I have and that I have met people who make this world more diverse and beautiful.” - Doireann O’Shaughnessy ‘22 16 Torchbearer Fall 2019
Community Impact in Napo Valley, Equador “Ecuador was a very captivating experience for all of us who went. While we were in Ecuador we did so many things, but some of the most memorable moments were meeting many different people and learning about their lives. We also did lots of amazing activities; we tried different fruits from the Amazon, we spent time with a local healer who is the spiritual doctor of the people in the region, and we helped build part of a school in a small village called Los Rios in an isolated part of the Amazon. It felt really good to know we were helping all of these students have a better education.” - Gabriella Quin-Sirera ‘23 Spanish Influence: Y9 students visited Spain where they not only toured historic monuments but also had to use their Spanish speaking skills in everyday situations. “Our first activity of the conference was house-building in Chincha. In 2007, Peru was devastated by an earthquake and Chincha was one of the most heavily affected areas in the country and, although 12 years have passed, many families are still recovering from the disaster. When we were told that each “Barazza” group would be building a house in only a day-and-a-half we were all a little skeptical about whether we could actually do it. However once we started to work together, we found that it was not so difficult after all. Once the house began to take shape, we were able to talk to the family who would be living in the house and personalise it with what we painted on the walls for the children. This was the most rewarding part of the experience as it was clear how impactful this house was on the lives of the family and how easy it is to make a difference for others.” - Hailey O’Donnell ‘20 Round Square Regional Conference in Peru Torchbearer Fall 2019 17
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