As an international educational institution, we are making increased efforts to integrate sustainable thinking and actions into everyday school life.

Promoting sustainability and awareness for our natural environment is part of GISB’s mission. Teachers in all grades integrate environmental science and sustainability topics into their curriculum, which range from learning about pollinators in preschool to plastic chemistry and consumption in high school. Other topics include reducing ecological footprints, adapting to climate change, and eco-friendly traveling.

In May 2020, GISB received the 2020 Project Green Schools Green Difference Award, which honors outstanding energy, environmental & STEAM education efforts led in schools and communities.

Climate Change Week

Climate Change Week is an exciting time at GISB, filled with a variety of hands-on activities designed to raise awareness and inspire action. From building bee houses and crafting seed bombs to designing custom Earth Day tote bags, students across all grade levels actively participate in events that highlight the importance of sustainability.

In 2022, for example, our youngest students immersed themselves in a wide range of activities, including learning about animals and trees, creating art projects, reading a book about Greta Thunberg, and embarking on a cleanup mission at a nearby park.

Our elementary school team prepared engaging, hands-on projects, such as ‘Upcycling’ workshops where students transformed everyday trash into creative and useful objects, while learning about the importance of recycling and reusing materials.

Middle and high school students explored various aspects of climate change and sustainability through interdisciplinary projects and experiments, coordinated by their teachers. These activities provided them with a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face and empowered them to take meaningful action.

Environmental Museum

In March, GISB dedicates an entire month to environmental education, where students across all grade levels immerse themselves in topics like climate change, sustainability, and the wonders of nature. This enriching experience culminates in our highly anticipated annual Environmental Museum exhibition, a dynamic event that unites the entire school community in celebration of our students’ creativity and commitment to the planet.

Our Environmental Museum is more than just an exhibition; it’s a celebration of our students’ commitment to understanding and protecting the planet. Through their projects, they not only demonstrate their knowledge but also inspire others to take action for a more sustainable future.