Student-Led Workshops

In this interactive workshop, we will focus on raising awareness about animal welfare, ethical treatment and the impact of human actions on animals and the environment. Through open discussions, real world examples and collaborative activities, you will explore topics such as animal rights, conservation, sustainable choices and responsible advocacy. Rather than being a traditional lecture, we encourage conversation, critical thinking and the sharing of different perspectives, creating a space where we can learn from one another and develop informed opinions based on facts, discussion and empathy.

Join us for an engaging workshop exploring the life cycle of a piece of paper, from how manufacturers produce paper to how communities can recycle and reuse it sustainably. You will learn about the paper-making process, the importance of recycling and even see an example of handmade recycled paper created by our team. Our initiative focuses on encouraging paper recycling within our school community by collecting used paper and promoting better recycling habits. 

Each meal we cook is a choice, and what we waste in the kitchen matters equally as much as what we eat. Change starts at home, with how we buy, cook and consume food. Our workshop raises awareness on high energy and CO2 production while preparing meals and promoting recipes with mindful use of resources. You will get the chance to cook some of our multicultural, sustainable recipes with locally sourced ingredients and low environmental impact from our digital recipe cards. Through a hands on, interactive cooking workshop and peer discussions, you will reflect on your environmental footprint and have the opportunity to try making some of our dishes.

OASISH is a student-led environmental and volunteering initiative at the International School of The Hague. We focus on sustainability, biodiversity, climate action and community involvement. Our GIN Day workshop involves creating a small ecosystem known as a terrarium using natural materials like moss, stones, and wood to represent small ecosystems. This project will give students a chance to get on the island and explore all the different species, connect with nature, and provide environmental awareness while connecting to SDG 13 - Climate Action. Students will also get to learn about sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action while encouraging creativity and environmental responsibility through the values of volunteering, and giving them a small piece of OASISH.

Enter an invigorating GIN workshop, where you'll take a journey into the entrancing world of vulnerable animals, seeing them brought to life through the precise art of origami. Discover the inspiring stories of these animals living on the edge, realize how your actions can make a difference, and create your own paper creations to help spread their message. Get involved, inspire yourself, fold paper, and become the voice of the voiceless. This interactive workshop is full of ideas and is committed to creating change in an enjoyable atmosphere. Whether an animal lover, an activity enthusiast, or just looking for something new, this workshop is for you.

What is peace?

Come, share, learn, act

How can we as youth come to a consensus of what peace means for us? 

The GINteam members of ‘Peace People at Work’ have been learning and discussing quite a great deal about this controversial topic. We’d like to share some of our insights - about positive sustainable peace - and certainly hear your thoughts too. Let’s create our take-away together!

In this workshop we will talk about water pollution. We rely on our oceans and the animals in them to function. Sadly, things such as plastic and oil leaks are making it harder for animals to survive. In this session you will learn more about how this is happening and what you can do to stop it. 

Come and see what a day in the life of the successful Silverbacks Engineering Team looks like and take part in an exciting problem solving challenge designed to put your creative thinking and teamwork skills to the test. During this interactive workshop, you will work on completing a series of fun coding and robotics challenges using programmable robots. The winning team will receive a special 3D printed trophy model of our award winning car. You will also have the opportunity to see our car up close and watch it in action!

By the time you finish reading this blurb, 15 children under the age of 10 would have died due to poverty. A disease that kills slowly and painfully. As of 2023 over 700 million people will experience what's considered extreme poverty, and subsist on less than $2.15 each day. We know that poverty is a devastating issue and so do you. But will a single person taking action do anything? Make any impact at all? This is the thinking we challenge! Through this workshop, you’ll delve into debates surrounding this pressing and raising concern, expanding your overall understanding and exploring different perspectives.