CIS United: A Commitment to a World United in Peace

Diversity is a key feature of school life at CIS. Currently, we have students from over 70 countries with no one dominant nationality represented. Celebrating and supporting the uniqueness of each of these countries at CIS is important. We also educate our students to show tolerance, respect and collaboration with people from different countries, empowering them to become active promoters and champions of world peace.

With this in mind, our Lakeside community recently came together to celebrate one of the highlights in the CIS calendar: Uniting Nations Week. This popular extravaganza consisted of cultural performances choreographed by students from all corners of the globe, a food festival and the Parade of Nations, a celebration of our collective cultural pride.

Our food festival, which this year showcased delicacies from over 40 nations, encouraged students to take risks as they tried a new dish and learnt a little about that culture. There was also a charitable element to the festival as we worked together to give back to the local community with monetary and food donations going to the Singapore Food Bank.

The week concluded with a memorable finale, the Parade of Nations, which was streamed to family and friends around the globe. The entire student community enjoyed a musical performance by the Secondary Symphonic Band and neighbouring school Fuhua Secondary, a visit from an enormous red-capped crane (a symbol of peace and unity), and over 70 nations marching around the gym. The event was brought to a close with a speech by Head of School, Dr. Glenn Odland, reminding us of the week’s purpose: our commitment to a world united in peace.

Together, we are CIS.United!