Program

Throughout their first year in the MYP service learning program, the Grade 6 students have demonstrated great effort in creating impactful service projects for communities in need. They have shown passion for their chosen causes and have collaborated and managed themselves effectively to achieve their goals. As a result, they have gained confidence and knowledge about the true meaning of service learning. It is with pride that we acknowledge the students' dedication and initiative towards helping those in need. We are excited to see how they will continue to grow as service learning leaders and make a positive impact on the world. Well done, G6!

Ms. Tashia G6 Service Lead

Garbage Masters

Hello! We are Mungbean, Ren, Hakao, Pipo, Butter, and Kanthe Garbage Masters service group! Our group went to help the government pick up trash at Ta Lhad Hua Ta Khe and through indirect service we donated recyclables like used plastic bottles to Wat Chakdaeng. The people at Wat Chakdaeng will then recycle what we donated to them. We achieved our goals of helping the environment and people in need. Additionally, we even gained a lot of knowledge during this project. We hope people can help pick up and recycle trash such as used plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, etc. to save the environment and to make it better.

The specific community targeted in our project is Wat Chakdaeng. Wat Chakdaeng is a temple that accepts used plastic objects to recycle by turning the plastic fibers into fabric. It was our main targeted community because a lot of our work in this service project was to collect trash and to give it to them. The knowledge that we gained was that many people could help pick up trash, and that we could make the environment a lot better and cleaner from just picking up trash. Our service project focused on the UN SDG “Life on Land” since we picked up trash which would help clean up many animals’ habitats and everyone would also have a good environment to live in.

Food 4 All

Hello! We are Plearn, Lookpear, Nita, Grace, Aimee, and Good - the Food 4 All service team! On this service project, we did indirect service. Our project was to collaborate with the Food For All club and set up a booth at the Zanook Fest. We raised a total amount of 9,000 baht and the money will be donated to the organization to help people without food resources. We chose this project because we wanted to help those people in need. Our SDG is Zero Hunger and this connects to our service project because we wanted to raise awareness and money to donate to มูลนิธิร่วมกตุญญู. We learned many things along the way, such as by working together we can accomplish anything because it takes more than one person to do a service project. This project means a lot to our team because knowing we get to help the people in need and donate money to them is really great.

G7 Service Program

As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, G7 students are now reflecting on the impact of their service work in the past months. With the relaxation of covid related restrictions, this year's G7 cohort were fortunate to have some of their first direct service experiences since entering the MYP. Students had the chance to dive deeper into their enquiries by identifying the authentic needs of their targeted community and assessing how they could take action to meaningfully contribute to those needs. In small groups, students collaborated to execute a diversity of projects, including collecting trash to recycle, planting mangrove trees to alleviate flooding, creating educational supplies for students in need, and tutoring elementary students, to name a few. Despite the obstacles, the G7 students persevered to complete service projects that would have a lasting impact on both themselves and others.

In this service project, our intention was to make books for children and to provide them with a source of education and enhance their lives through learning. According to many reports, more than 100,000 children do not have access to books for education. This service project’s initiative supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Giving access to notebooks to children who are in need of them can bring peace to society. It allows the children to trust and care about their education. In this project, we used the ATL skills of research, communication, and social skills. We researched a problem that is affecting the world and learned more about the organization that is related to our SDG. We then contacted the organization and learned about the quality of education in Thailand. Finally, we went to meet the organization and made numerous books with many other people. From this service project, we learned about various elements of life, such as how to use recycled paper and make it into something that can promote learning opportunities for all children. Even though the books we made weren’t much, small actions and gestures can make a huge impact on someone’s life.

The recycling plastic project has highlighted the importance of addressing our plastic waste problem. It has allowed us to explore ways of reducing our plastic consumption and promoting sustainable practices. Through this project, we have learned about the environmental impact of plastic waste, the recycling process, and the benefits of using recycled materials. We also had the opportunity to collaborate and educate others on the importance of recycling. Overall, this project has been a meaningful and insightful experience, emphasizing the need for collective action to address environmental issues.

Ami, Jane, Tepan, Kimmie, Proud

We all participated in our service project to clean underneath the Kanchanaphisek Road highway. We picked up the trash underneath the road and put it all in trash bags, then we placed them into a recycling bin. Our service project specifically targeted the village called Chayapuk/Chayapek and the targeted SDGs are Climate Action, Life on Land, Life Below Water. This is because we are helping the animals by cleaning the trash, saving their habitats, and restricting the animals from eating trash and dying. We all felt that cleaning this will not really impact the world, so this showed us how much the world really needs our help.

Don, Ohm, Kenny, Sky, Diya, Copter

Grade 8 Service Program

As another school year draws to a close, it is a good opportunity for us to pause and reflect on all that was accomplished along the way. Our Grade 8 students have been hard at work on their service projects, which will be concluding near the end of June. We restructured the program this year to include two smaller projects, rather than one large one. The focus was placed on “active service” which means the students go out into their chosen communities to participate in various service activities and document their work along the way. For each project, students worked with a new group in order to help them learn how to work with different people. This helped to create a wide range of projects which could meet many needs throughout various communities. Students are now in the final stages of their projects and will soon be showcasing their work for all to see. Congratulations on all of your hard work, Grade 8 Students!

Mr. Aaron G8 Service Lead

Our project is about fundraising to help children in orphanages have a better quality of life and improving their mental health by donating living essentials as well as some masks and hand sanitizers and new toys. Even though we worked on it for only around 3 months, our team made a very decent start, had good results and worked very efficiently with time. From the start, we organized our files, brainstormed and planned out the entire general idea of the project as well as implemented some rules and a structural group chat in which work was divided clearly for all members, and deadlines that were to be met were enforced and written. This helped support our ability to work under a short amount of time, making sure that everyone had a fair amount of work and lessened our stress and pressure during tight times. We were able to successfully get past innumerable obstacles, such as in-person meeting restrictions, time restrictions as well as other formalities that were a waste of time, but nevertheless required to be met for our project to be successful. All in all, our project is on a pretty satisfactory and timely track, and we would like to express deep thanks to everyone for supporting us substantially, especially Diya (G7) who was our amazing volunteer/sales assistant. For those who have invested their time and supported us, don’t worry, you will get to see our good results after the project is wrapped up and completed; and to the team: Don’t forget, we still have to wrap this up!

Deen, Maggie and Proud, with Mr. Gowri

Our service project for this semester revolves closely around an issue within the Concordian community: food waste. This project addresses the food waste produced by the school community by turning it into compost that will be used for growing plants and vegetation. We collect buckets full of food scraps daily and put them into a mixture of dry leaves and water, which will ater be used to fertilize plants. A lesson that comes with this is understanding the value of sustainable practices. Not only is it beneficial to the environment, but also teaches resourcefulness rather than wastefulness.

Atta, Finn, Gorya, and Kenny

Grade 9 Service Program

After a number of years of being unable to experience a fully immersive year-long Independent Service Project, Grade 9 took the helm, blazing a trail of extraordinary achievements. With unwavering determination, they embarked on a transformative path, undergoing multiple cycles of inquiry before settling on their final projects. Along the way, they encountered setbacks that forced them to reconsider their plans and, in some cases, start entirely anew. Witnessing students reflect on these failures and exhibit adaptability and perseverance was nothing short of inspiring. Even those who didn't achieve their anticipated impact garnered invaluable lessons in planning, prioritization, and time management, skills that will undoubtedly bolster their future success. The culmination of their year-long efforts will be showcased at the Service Learning Exhibition on June 22, where students eagerly anticipate sharing their profound experiences this year. While a few outstanding tasks, including the notable Hoop for Hearts house build trip to the Nan province, lie ahead, Henry and Ken were kind enough to provide an update on their group's extraordinary journey so far to give you a small sample of what this cohort have accomplished this year.

Mr. Brian G G9 Service Lead

Hoop for Hearts - Mlabri House Build

Hoop for Hearts is a G9 Service Project that is devoted to fostering unity in rural and diverse communities such as the Mlabri. We, as a team, seek to bridge the gaps that separate the low income and high income families by improving their housing. Environmental consciousness is another crucial aspect of "Hoop for Hearts". We will engage in tree planting initiatives, crop planting and funding for solar panels as a renewable energy source.

We understand the responsibility for our planet and apart from our house build, we aim to create a greener future for the Mlabri community and future generations to come. "Hoop for Hearts" recognizes the unity and support in the Concordian community. The project goes beyond individual contributions, and recognizes the partnership and unity of everyone around us. Without your help and support "Hoop for Hearts" wouldn't be possible. Above all, "Hoop for Hearts" aspires to inspire the Concordian community and show that, with hard work, time, and effort, you can achieve anything. Embracing that challenge and working towards the goals will create a strong foundation and a lasting change.

Through several Campaigns "Hoop for Hearts' has raised a total of 150,000+ Baht, that will be going to the house build, crop planting, renewable energy, everyday life necessities, seeds, etc. The money was raised from our Zanook Festival booth on April 5th, and the Hoop for Hearts Tournament on May 6th. We sold 2 colored pouch bags, 2 colored duffle bags, and wristbands, all of which were designed from our personal passions and desires to improve lives. Through this project we have learned valuable life skills such as leadership skills, intercultural understanding, empathy, compassion, and hard work that will forever stick with us throughout our life. Let's shape a better future for the Mlabri community and, in particular, this family of 5. From the bottom of our hearts and the family that we are helping this project, we want to thank the CIS community. In the beginning it seemed to be impossible for the three of us, and at many times we doubted the feasibility of the project. However, we persevered through the challenges and this family will have a new home in time for the rainy season. We are very proud of what we achieved but without everyone who supported we truly wouldn't have accomplished this project!

Hoop for Hearts - Ken, Partick & Kirk

HIV Awareness CIS 2026

“Hate AIDS, not the people with it.” AIDS and HIV are stigmatized in all sorts of places, yet they remain an omnipresent matter that must be understood. As part of our service project, we have made it our mission as the HIV Awareness CIS 2026 group to raise awareness about AIDS and HIV within our Concordian community.

With this aim in mind, we split our project into three central portions:

1. We took to social media. Via Instagram, we created a center of information, a platform where knowledge regarding AIDS became accessible, and a common medium that almost all students had access to. Our Instagram consisted of media regarding the following two steps as well.

2. We sold some ice cream. Awareness is only made possible through research and understanding. That said, funding for such ambiguous and rarely discussed issues can often be scarce. As the Zanook Festival approached us, we decided to raise money by selling ice cream during the festival, because who doesn’t like ice cream, on a hot, sunny afternoon. Along with ice cream, we sold custom-made pins and notebooks, reaching teachers and a younger audience and carrying our fundraising beyond Zanook. Through this campaign, we managed to raise over 22,000 baht for the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center.

3. Donation and experience culmination. After meeting our goal of raising 20,000 baht, we got in contact with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, and with the help of Khun Fah, Mr. Ben, and Khun Aoh, we managed to schedule a visit to their headquarters and the Anonymous clinic. During this visit, we gained brilliant insight into the biology of AIDS, the medical and pharmaceutical procedures to deal with it, and the processes that took place inside the Anonymous clinic and research facilities.

With this newly-gained knowledge, we aim to continuously promote awareness of AIDS and HIV on our Instagram platform with our community as a way to reduce the stigma and misunderstanding of such a prevalent health issue.

Henry, Pote, Sheen, & Sophia

G10 Service as Action Experiences

In 2022-23 the G10 SA projects initiated by the students focused on Research and Innovation and/or Advocacy and Awareness. Research and Innovation projects enabled students to combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, to foster long-term sustainable change. Advocacy and Awareness projects enabled students to utilize various platforms, such as social media campaigns, or creating informative resources, to shed light on topics such as environmental sustainability, gender equality, or mental health awareness. By spreading knowledge and inspiring others to take action, students can contribute to long-term systemic change.

Engaging in service as action experiences provided students with valuable opportunities to make a positive difference in the world. Whether through advocacy and awareness or research and innovation, students actively contributed to their communities and developed a deeper understanding of social issues. These experiences not only benefited the individuals or causes being served but also cultivated empathy, fostered personal growth, and instilled a sense of social responsibility among the students. By embracing the different types of service as action, students became aware that they can truly make the world a better place. The following is a sample of the G10 projects from this year.

-Mr. Luke Watson G10 Service Lead

G10 SA Project 1: Autism Awareness

Objective: Raise awareness about autism to combat misconceptions and stereotypes.

Who: Im, Peam, Rinny, Mr. Luke Fiander and Mr. Luke Watson.

Approach: Created Instagram posts to educate and increase understanding.

Impact: Although the desired likes and shares were not achieved, the project successfully raised awareness and fostered a more open-minded perspective on autism.

G10 SA Project 3: Social Media Campaign on Overfishing

Objective: Raise awareness about overfishing and propose solutions.

Who: Grey and Charlie.

Approach: Created a social media campaign on TikTok.

Impact: The project was successful in terms of reach, engagement, and initiating discussions about overfishing and its environmental and socio-economic impacts.

G10 SA Project 10: Teen Health Advocacy

Objective: Raise awareness about teen mental health and well-being.

Who: Prom, Prin, and Mindy.

Approach: Created educational comedic TikTok videos.

Impact: The project was successful in terms of viewership, likes, and impact, providing support and addressing common teen health issues.