Inside IC Fall 2023

Civic Commitment and Service Learning

Middle schools ( Ras Beirut & Ain Aar)

CCSL Halloween Fundraising Event

The second annual fundraising Halloween Party was a complete success! The CCSL students & mothers teamed up to create a truly spooky experience. Their collaboration resulted in an incredible event filled with lively competitions such as pumpkin carving, the best Halloween-themed snacks, and a stunning Halloween costume fashion show. The chilling haunted room they conjured stole the show, showcasing the remarkable teamwork between the CCSL mothers and students. It left everyone buzzing with excitement and thoroughly entertained!

CCSL Donation to Marjeyoun Civil Defense

In light of the recent challenges faced by our community due to fires sparked by unfortunate bombardment, the CCSL students initiated a compassionate response. A portion of the funds raised from the Halloween Party has been directed towards aiding the heroic efforts of the Marjeyoun Civil Defense. We are immensely proud to stand in solidarity with the Marjeyoun Civil Defense by contributing to their essential work. This donation serves as a token of appreciation for their selfless service and unwavering commitment to our community’s safety and well-being.

Outreach to an Orphanage

Committed to creating a welcoming and joyous atmosphere during the festive season, the 4ème students at IC Ain Aar enthusiastically hosted the children from Deir Mar Semaan. During their advisory classes, the students collaborated in groups, brainstorming a variety of engaging games and entertainment activities. Additionally, they enthusiastically planned to organize football games, adding an exciting sports element to their interaction with the orphans. Additionally, our talented CCSL students formed a choir, spreading immense joy and cheer through their heartfelt performances. Every student from Deir Mar Semaan departed with a heartfelt gift, meticulously wrapped with love by our students after sharing joyful dances and soulful songs together.

Embracing Diversity this Festive Season

As part of their Civic Commitment initiatives, the 9th-grade and 3ème students at IC Ain Aar hosted students from Notre Dame De la Tendresse and Message De Paix, both dedicated to nurturing mentally challenged and physically handicapped individuals. Our program includes engaging games and activities, and food made possible by the Halloween Fundraising initiative. With the invaluable guidance of our dear friend, Mr. Charbel Abou Khalil, our CCSL DJs, and selected students devoted their time to curate a vibrant playlist and rehearse lively dances that ignited the dance floor and filled the festive season with joy. Each visitor received a heartfelt token—a take-home gift of gingerbread cookies baked by CCSL parents and beautifully decorated and packaged by CCSL students in collaboration with CISH/Unesco-Jbeil who hosted the baking and generously donated the ingredients. Alongside this heartfelt gesture, our commitment to inclusivity extends with a special gift funded by the

bake sale initiative led by the Middle School class representatives. This thoughtful contribution from our Middle School students adds an extra layer of warmth and generosity. These activities aim to foster a spirit of inclusivity among our communities.

A Fundraising Lunch to Remember

The CCSL department was established to embody IC’s vision and mission, guiding its students as they achieve significant milestones on their journey toward global citizenship. Among its primary goals, the department plays a pivotal role in funding our students’ initiatives, empowering them to meticulously plan and execute impactful actions within their community. The idea for the Christmas Fundraising lunch at Le Royal was born from this vision. With the dedicated support of CCSL mothers, enthusiastic CCSL students, devoted teachers and staff, and the backing of the administration at IC Ain Aar, this idea evolved into a tangible and successful

reality, accentuated by the generous donations from IC parents who contributed gifts for the tombola.

MSRB Participates in the School Wide Humanitarian Campaign

Given the dire situation in Gaza, where many children and families are struggling to find safe shelter, food, and medical care, the IC community was determined to help those in need.

Boxes were placed to collect clothes, tents, sleeping bags and blankets.

Students then helped sort all the donations and boxed them before shipping them.

4ème D’s Bake Sale

A group of 4eme D students organized a bake sale in order to raise funds for essential cat items.

Additional beddings will hopefully soon be placed around campus.

Grade 9/3ème Fundraiser Events

In a true IC spirit, Grade 9/3ème students have come together to plan successful fundraising events in reaction to upsetting occurrences that are impacting families in Gaza. First with a bake sale and then with a charity football match against CPF.

These initiatives demonstrate a shared commitment to helping people in need and

emphasize the virtues of empathy and citizenship. Beyond just collecting money, these activities teach the school community empathy, cooperation, and accountability.

Students showed growth and maturity through the planning, as well as their developing leadership abilities and capacity to positively influence their community.

MSRB’s Student-Led International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023

A group of Grade 8 and 4ème students are joining efforts and resources with the ICPC, the Learning Support Department, and the CCSL Program to organize an event to raise awareness for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

Our student leaders of tomorrow decided to commemorate this day with interactive activities with students from AUB’s Next Step program.

MSRB students participated in an interactive forum where Next Step students shared their experiences and answered questions. Then, after getting the necessary approvals and talking to the relevant parties to organize everything, the first session was a dance/music fusion. Students started the session with a loosening of the body and then created a simple rhythmic pattern and demonstrated it on the rhythmic instruments with the assistance and supervision of the committee members. After that, all students sat in a big circle forming an “Oval Band” and performed the previously acquired rhythmic pattern as a collective work.

The event was followed by a distribution of certificates of participation by IC students to Next Step students.

The second event was the collaboration for the tree decoration where students spent a lovely afternoon with the ICPC and students from Next Step preparing for the Holiday Village.

The last session will be an art therapy session planned for the beginning of January.

This project was fully student-led. Our students were self-directed, and this gave them the agency to achieve IC’s vision of being the global citizen leaders of tomorrow.

WDSD Committee: Hassan Dbouk, Sarah Achkar, Yasmina Ghandour, Julia Jubaili, Adam Ghali, Zeid Oweini, Myra Dakroub, Walid Joujou, Nour Soubra, Julia Bitar, Lea Safa, Ali Karnib, Joseph Abboud, Karim Soubra, Lynn Ibrahim, Ava Naoum, Hynd Takieddine, Tia Ibrahim, Lucas Debbane, Celina Maktabi, Nour Hamze Sinno, Patrick Kilzi, Mustafa Ghandour

Facilitators: Sanay Hamieh, Bahera Abbas, Lama Dabbous

Secondary School

IC Humanitarian Relief Campaign for the Children of Gaza

Secondary School students recently participated in the IC Humanitarian Relief Campaign to Support the Children of Gaza. The students actively engaged in sorting and packing of clothes and essential items.

The Gaza campaign showcased the students’ dedication to making a difference in the lives of others, reinforcing the values of empathy, responsibility, and solidarity.

Fundraising Bake Sale Events

Two Grade 12 classes recently organized separate bake sales to raise funds for their respective end-of-year class projects. The first class chose to support local public school sand the second class are dedicating their efforts to refurbishing a designated area within an orphanage.

Christmas Fundraising Event by Grade 10 Students

A group of Grade 10 students crafted handmade Christmas ornaments for the Christmas fundraising event. This initiative aims to raise funds for various support projects that the students actively participate in throughout the year. This event is in collaboration with the Steam Lab, the Crochet Club and the Physical Plant.

The Mobile Kitchen Initiative, Akle w Bassme, Serves Local Communities for the Third Year

In its third academic year, the Mobile Kitchen Initiative, Akle w Bassme, is hitting the road, visiting and serving local communities. As every year, students prepare for each event by attending cooking sessions, assisting in the kitchen on the day of the event, serving hot and nutritious meals and enganging with the community.

This year, Akle w Bassme is branching out and

continues collaborating with local restaurants and chefs, and empowering small business by engaging them in the events.

In its fifth event this year, Akle w Bassme went festive. Students organzied and hosted a Chrismtas lunch full of good vibes and entertainment.

Stay tuned to our upcoming special events!

Annual NGO Fair and Student Volunteering

As part of the Civic Commitment and Service Learning program, the Annual NGO Fair took place on October 10th, 2023. Representatives from different Ngos attended, and grade 11 students had the opportunity to get acquainted

with their field of work and the various activities they provide for the community. On a later stage, all students registered with one Ngo of choice and started their volunteering work.

Training with Beirut Fire Brigade

As part of the Civic Commitment and Service Learning life skills requirements, Grade 11 students recently participated in a workshop conducted by Beirut fire brigade. The session aimed to equip students with the necessary skills to respond effectively to fire situations and students were educated on the appropriate use of different fire extinguishers for each scenario. The workshop also incorporated hands-on training through a dynamic simulation which allowed students to apply their newfound skills in extinguishing a fire ignited with fuel.