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Recently, SIS and Little Wish·Micro Charity joined hands to fulfill the dreams of children in need. The partnership, one of many community partnerships SIS has established, was created to help provide service to a local organisation and work together to help elevate both local communities and SIS students on a journey towards long-term personal well-being and the well-being of the wider world.   

In February and March, Grade 9 and 10 students explored ways they could provide a service to the broader community, with four Grade 10 students and seventeen Grade 9 students choosing to support families in need through the Little Wish organisation. The stories of the families deeply resonated with our students and inspired them to take action. In their efforts to impact the families of Little Wish and to develop global citizenship competencies, students raised funds and were selected. They purchased the gifts and planned and coordinated a reception to make meaningful connections with the families.

Throughout the process, SIS students demonstrated the IB Learner Profile, researching and learning how to support an organisation like Little Wish and children with needs, showing empathy and respect to the families and taking the responsibility of contributing to the community.  

On May 12th, the students held the reception at the Bay campus with six special families and the Little Wish organisers. They spent a memorable time with SIS students and teachers, participating in social activities, enjoying painting and crafting, and having fun on the playground as they shared stories and got to know each other better.

A heartwarming moment included the students giving the gift wishes to the families, knowing these items would help them and bring happiness. As the children received their gifts, their faces lit up with bright smiles. The mother of one of the children, Xiaoze, expressed her profound gratitude to the SIS students and teachers, saying, "Thank you for your thoughtful preparation. You have made us feel immense warmth and care." 

To provide families with further support, SIS opened their Mianfei Bay, which allowed the families to select suitable living supplies, clothing, children's toys, and more. The reception concluded with everyone sharing gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful arrangements and the uplifting reception. 

Mr. Todd Brink, the Secondary School Assistant Principal, stated, "Service learning is an important part of our curriculum and the IB Programme. As IB learners, students focus on their academic development and build the skills and competencies for community engagement and development." He further emphasised that SIS would continue to strengthen its connection with the community, with the aim of inspiring our students to become principled, innovative contributors in a transforming world.  

Best wishes, 

SIS Communications

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最近，深圳市蛇口外籍人员子女学校（SIS）与小心愿·微慈善组织携手，共同点亮特殊儿童的小小心愿。这项合作是SIS建立的众多社区合作项目之一，旨在为当地组织提供服务，并共同努力提升当地社区和SIS学生的长期个人福祉以及更广泛世界的福祉。

在二月和三月期间，九年级和十年级的学生们探讨了如何为更广泛的社区提供服务，其中四名十年级学生和十七名九年级学生选择通过小心愿组织支持有需要的家庭。这些家庭的故事深深打动了我们的学生，并激发了他们采取行动。为了给小心愿的家庭带去积极影响并发展全球公民能力，学生们筹集资金、选购礼物，并计划和组织了一场接待活动，进一步与这些家庭建立有意义的联系。

在整个过程中，SIS学生用行动展现了IB学习者特质，不仅学习了如何支持像小心愿这样的组织，更学会了如何以同理心和尊重的心态去关爱他人，并承担起作为社区一份子的责任。

5月12日，学生们在SIS小学太子湾校区举行了温馨的接待活动。六组特殊家庭以及小心愿的组织者参与了这场见面会。在SIS学生和老师的陪伴下，孩子们度过了一段难忘的时光，他们参与了社交活动，体验了绘画和手工制作，大家还一起在操场上嬉戏，分享了故事，加深了彼此的了解。

最令人感到温馨的时刻是，当学生们将满载心意的礼物送给这些家庭时，孩子们的脸上绽放出灿烂的笑容。每一份礼物都承载着为家庭带去帮助与快乐的心意。其中一名孩子小泽的母亲表达了对SIS学生和老师的深深感激，她说：“感谢你们的精心准备，让我们感受到了无比的温暖和关爱。”

为了进一步支持这些家庭，SIS开放了Mianfei Bay（闲置物品室），让家庭可以选择适合的生活用品、衣物、儿童玩具等。见面会在大家的感激和真诚关怀中圆满结束，家长们纷纷对学校周到的安排和学生们暖心的接待表达了衷心的感谢。

SIS 中学副校长Todd Brink先生表示：“Service Learning（服务学习）是我们课程和IB国际文凭项目的重要组成部分。作为IB学习者，学生们不仅关注自己的学术发展，更积极投身社区服务发展技能。”他强调，SIS将继续深化与社区的合作，通过社区服务，激励学生成为变革世界中具有原则、富有创新精神的贡献者。

Best wishes, 

SIS Communications