IKU OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH AFFECTED BY TYPHOON ‘UWAN’
IKU OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH AFFECTED BY TYPHOON ‘UWAN’ By Yoona Shim December 1, 2025 The International Kabataan Union (IKU), a youth-led organization that works with local and international students, conducted an outreach program on November 14, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., at Sapangbato Elementary School. The volunteers for the outreach were students from Grades 10 to 12, assisted by facilitators Ms. Zarah and Ms. Missy. The GIS team arrived at Sapangbato around noon and immediately helped transport bundles and boxes of food supplies to the school stadium. GIS volunteers…
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Can people really save the Earth?
Nowadays, global warming is the most serious problem in the world and this is directly connected with human development. When I was young until now I have been watching a lot of documentaries which are related to the loss of animals’ inhabitants due to interruption from people. However, both teenagers and younger people do not have any interest in this topic. To save the Earth we have to make some alterations in order to prevent teenagers’ unconcern. In modern society there are hundreds of environmental problems, yet as a representative…
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WELCOME TO UNDERLAND: A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN AT GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
WELCOME TO UNDERLAND: A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN AT GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL By Yoona Shim November 22, 2025 The Halloween celebration at Gentry International School was held on October 30 in the afternoon. The school was filled with dark decorations and eerie props, while rooms lit with red and blue lights set the mood for a thrilling afternoon. The event was organized by the members of the Student Council, and students were encouraged to bring candies and chips to share with their classmates and to use as prizes throughout the activities. The…
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Why Feminism Still Matters
Why Feminism Still Matters Walk into any classroom today and ask whether men and women should have equal rights. Almost everyone will say yes. In theory, the battle seems won. Yet in practice, inequality quietly persists—in salaries, in expectations, in whose voices are heard and whose are doubted. Feminism is not an outdated slogan from history textbooks; it remains one of the most necessary social movements of our time. For centuries, women were told what they could and couldn’t do—what jobs were “unfeminine,” how they should look, even how loudly…
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Sailing the Seas of Literacies
Sailing the Seas of Literacies With scattered notes textbooks and a cup of coffee within arm’s reach, I started reading my prerequisite material online. Upon completing “Turkle’s Triumph of Thinking”, I found myself momentarily lost in thought. While I lifted my gaze from the text, I started to think back about my journey of transmission of my literacy, and concepts in Turkle’s narrative connect my personal experience with comprehensive reading and writing. As for me, I do have a strong individual awareness of my digital habits and understand how they…
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MOONCAKE AND CHUSEOK FESTIVALS BRING CULTURE AND JOY TO GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MOONCAKE AND CHUSEOK FESTIVALS BRING CULTURE AND JOY TO GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL By Arabella Faye D. Lucas October 11, 2025 The Mooncake and Chuseok festivals, celebrated by Gentry International School. On October 2, Gentry International School celebrated the Mooncake and Chuseok festivals, two culturally significant events, with a day full of exciting games and engaging activities. The celebration was carefully organized by the teachers, Student Council, and school administrators. There were a wide range of activities across the event, most notable being the competition between the four teams which had…
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GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CELEBRATES TEACHERS’ DAY WITH FUN AND GRATITUDE
GENTRY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CELEBRATES TEACHERS’ DAY WITH FUN AND GRATITUDE By Yoona Shim October 3, 2025 On October 3, students and teachers at Gentry International School came together to celebrate Teachers’ Day and show appreciation for their teachers’ dedication and hard work. The event was organized by the members of the Student Council and was filled with learning, laughter, and gratitude. The celebration began in the morning with the Student Teacher Program, where senior high school students took the role of teachers and taught classes from Nursery to Grade 10.…
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The Rise of Electric Aviation: Can Batteries Power the Planes of Tomorrow?
The Rise of Electric Aviation: Can Batteries Power the Planes of Tomorrow? Luu Gia Phuc Cars went electric first. Then buses, scooters, even ferries. But what about airplanes? Could we really board a plane one day that runs on batteries instead of jet fuel? The idea might sound futuristic, but it’s already taking off—literally. A handful of small electric planes have completed test flights, proving that at least for short hops, battery-powered aviation is possible. Imagine taking a 200-mile flight without the roar of engines or the smell of fuel,…
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