Community Service
Community service is an integral part of education at Simba International School. Through meaningful service experiences, students develop empathy, social responsibility, and leadership skills while making a positive impact in our local and global communities.
Service Learning Approach
Our service learning program integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. The program follows a structured approach:
- Investigation: Students identify and analyze community needs
- Preparation: Students plan service activities that address identified needs
- Action: Students implement their service plans
- Reflection: Students reflect on their experiences and learning
- Demonstration: Students showcase their service learning experiences and outcomes
Service Requirements
While we encourage all students to participate in service activities, we have specific requirements for different age groups:
- Primary School (Years 1-6): Class-based service projects integrated into the curriculum
- Lower Secondary (Years 7-9): Minimum 15 hours of service annually, with at least 10 hours in direct service
- Upper Secondary (Years 10-11): Minimum 20 hours of service annually, with at least 15 hours in direct service
- Sixth Form (Years 12-13): Minimum 25 hours of service annually, with at least 20 hours in direct service
Students document their service hours and reflections in their Service Learning Portfolio, which becomes part of their school record.
Service Partners
We collaborate with various local organizations to provide meaningful service opportunities for our students:
Featured Service Projects
Reading Buddies
Secondary students visit local primary schools weekly to support literacy development through one-on-one reading sessions.
Impact: Improved reading skills for over 200 local children annually.
Environmental Conservation
Students participate in tree planting, clean-up campaigns, and environmental education initiatives in partnership with local conservation organizations.
Impact: Over 1,000 trees planted and 5 tons of waste collected annually.
Tech Tutors
Students teach basic computer skills to community members, helping bridge the digital divide.
Impact: Digital literacy training provided to over 150 community members annually.
Arts for All
Students organize arts and music workshops for children from underserved communities, culminating in a collaborative performance.
Impact: Creative opportunities provided for over 100 children annually.
Global Service Initiatives
In addition to local service, we participate in global initiatives that connect our students to worldwide efforts:
- Round Square Service Projects: International service opportunities through our Round Square membership
- Global Issues Network: Student-led initiatives addressing global challenges
- International Service Trips: Biennial service trips to neighboring countries
- Virtual Service Exchanges: Collaborative service projects with partner schools worldwide