b'Issue 11 The British School of AmsterdamActivities WeekThe Senior School embarked on a week of exciting and varied activities both in and out of School. The action-packed schedule was ranging fromempowering talk: he encouraged us all to use our Watersports at Dekaag Watersports Academy, toimagination and reflect on all aspects of our cultures outdoor pursuits at Poldersport and Buitendoor, to anto understand that we do always have an option; he exploration of Global Goals: examining perspectives,promoted that pupils create and shape their future and identity and empathy. The students made the most ofa better future to their community and even beyond.a change of clothes and got stuck into everything thatOpen-mindedness, self-reflection and was available to them. Determination, resourcefulnesscommunication shone out during these and collaboration were all on show here. activities, as the Senior School students Our in-school program centered around supportingproudly put their ideas on show.our students and empowering them to thinkFor an insight into the Global Goals workshop,about themselves and others, through debate andMs. Fawbert Mills writes: We focused on promoting research, reflection, focus and creativity. In Yearpeace in school and the wider community with the 10, we aspired to guide them when developingcreation of peace posters, adverts (some using stop stress management skills and, for older students,motion), charity posters and songs, poetry and raps. supporting the relationship program. GlobalDuring the final session of the day, some students were Goals, in partnership with MasterPeace, enabled thesharing presentations and performances in front of the pupils to consider topics such as migrationyear group. It was really fantastic to be a part of this.and belonging, through a thought-provokingWe could not have achieved this without the workshop around peace. Sixth Formers workedempowering learning environments created by the throughout the day with an Art if Life program.positive and supportive staff; as well as this, it is clear In their final assembly, students were joined livethat the staff have nurtured the talents and interests of from Canada by Emmanuel Jal for an inspiring andstudents, through their enthusiasm and commitment.15'