NEWS
SGENERATION GLOBAL 2022 FOSTERS ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIALOGUE by Charis Kim and Annie Lee
A school is a second home to all students. Southville International Schools and Colleges (SISC) is and has been a firm believer in the idea of “MY SCHOOL, MY HOME,” and thus strives to create a place where learners are safe, protected, cared for, and comfortable.
SISC has turned to Generation Global, an international programme specializing in dialogue via videotelephony, as an upholder to these beliefs. It aims to develop the interpersonal skills of global students by providing a safe and open-minded environment for students to share their opinions, and strengthening students’ character through a deeper understanding of themselves and their community.
In line with the missions of the school and of GenG, SISC virtually participated in the 2022 SGENeration Global Dialogues (SGENG) — an exclusive inter-school conference for the Southville Global Education Network (SGEN) — last November 7 to 11 through Zoom.
Students from SISC, South Mansfield College, Stonyhurst Southville International School-Batangas, Stonyhurst Southville International School-Malarayat, and Asian SEED Academy of Technology exchanged their opinions and views on societal and existential topics in the third SGENG.
The Mover has reached out to the teacher-moderators and four student-participants of SISC’s delegation for their thoughts and experiences throughout this year’s dialogues.
Prior to SGENG, the Social Living and Global Education (SLGE) Department established the SISC GenG Club to train Monarchs for international dialogues while teaching them about societal issues. Due to the sudde-