Students across all age groups are encouraged to give back to the community in age-appropriate ways. From fundraising dress-up days to volunteering at refugee centres and participating in reforestation programmes, all students enjoy helping others.  

Deputy head teacher of Primary, Ludmilla Pillay, said students were encouraged to participate in as many community projects as possible. “The students sing at the local hospice and the choir sang at the Christmas markets in Place de Paris last weekend. Our Kleeschen assembly is always well-attended and we invite the local creche to watch our Early Years Foundation Stage Christmas show,” Ms Pillay said.  

“The children feel inspired by the community events they participate in and develop a sense of giving back to the community, charity and belonging. Our students contribute greatly to the lives of others, both within the school community and outside. This is a strong feature of the school.” 

Community engagement is so important at St George’s that the Secondary section has introduced new student leadership roles – Community Head Boy and Girl. Director of Key Stage 5, Sarah Roe, said the students were eager to create stronger partnerships between St George’s and the local community. “The students want to feel like they can really contribute and give back to Luxembourg and its people,” Mrs Roe said. “The Sixth Form students had so many ideas for how we could become more useful to the community around us. Their ideas around social justice were amazing.” 

The Community Head Boy and Girl together with Community Ambassadors are responsible for identifying parts of the community where they believe they can make a difference, usually through fundraising events or volunteering activities. They are currently volunteering at the Red Cross Refugee Centre, but in future would like to work with the elderly to provide company, support and opportunities for entertainment.  

Community Head Boy, Flavio VP, said “making a difference” was at the heart of the work done by the Community Team, particularly their work with refugee children. “We are attempting to positively impact the lives of those who have had to flee their country, their lives, the people they know, their childhoods, everything,” Flavio said. 

“I would not describe the activities and tasks I undergo as Community Head Boy as ‘work’. It is not a burden or something I must do. It is something I can do and want to do. It is an opportunity and an honour to make a difference, to impact the lives of others.” 

In Secondary, a lot of community work is driven by Student Parliament. As well as raising money for charities and causes they are passionate about, the students are also encouraged to organise acts of kindness or contribute in ways other than fundraising. Maria Pantoulia, Student Parliament coordinator, said this allowed students to understand that it was possible to help in different ways.  

“Students really enjoy feeling part of the community,” Ms Pantoulia said. “They enjoy organising events for the school and wider community and it is important to them to feel like they are making a change to the lives of others.” 

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