SCHOOL LIFESCHOOL LIFE
The United Education International School (UEIS) International Month featured a truly unique and transformative experience: a student-written and performed educational drama providing an authentic look into the daily lives of high school students in Kenya. The performance, meticulously detailing routines from a 5 a.m. cold-water wash to late-night self-study under dim lights, powerfully showcased the incredible resilience and unwavering commitment to learning despite limited resources.
This immersive event directly aligned with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering global citizenship and a sense of shared responsibility:
SDG 4 – Quality Education: The narrative poignantly highlighted the disparities in educational resources and the intense pressure students face in their pursuit of academic excellence, reinforcing the value of personalized learning available at UEIS.
SDG 13 – Climate Action: Scenes depicting school labour and tree-planting activities fostered a tangible sense of environmental responsibility and practical engagement.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: A moving dialogue about educational exchange between Taiwan and Kenya underscored the critical importance of global collaboration and knowledge-sharing, a cornerstone of our global preparation mission.
The drama concluded with a profound reflection from students, teachers, and parents, emphasizing that "Education transcends mere knowledge transfer; it is a collective societal responsibility." The closing, a powerful collective utterance of the Swahili phrase, "Asanteni sana. Kwaheri." (Thank you very much. Goodbye.), perfectly symbolized the extension of cross-cultural understanding and international friendship within our supportive community.
