Class 6i of the International High School Program: Cookies and Bracelets for a Good Cause

As part of their English class (“Think globally, act locally”), Class 6i organized a fantastic and interactive fundraising campaign. The idea came up during class when the students were asked what they themselves could actually accomplish with just a little effort. The students came up with various ideas for raising money for a good cause and presented them to the class. It quickly became clear that the ideas presented should not only be thought through theoretically but also put into practice, reports Theresa Großer, head of the International High School Division.

After all the students had promoted their project, it was time for the final vote. This led to the organization of a cookie- and bracelet-making workshop for a fee of 2€ per participant. The event was planned with the children’s enthusiastic involvement and promoted using posters they created themselves, as well as through announcements during class council meetings and at lunch.

Soon the time had come: 17 students from grades 5 and 6 gathered in the 6i classroom during lunch break. The classroom was quickly transformed into a small baking and arts-and-crafts room. They baked 10 trays of cookies and made bracelets at the same time. Of course, all the participants got to take a delicious cookie and their bracelets home with them. That same evening, some of the children continued baking and stringing beads at home, as the remaining cookies and bracelets were to be sold during recess the following day—also by the students of class 6i. In total, the class raised €130.30, which was donated to the Cappel Animal Shelter.

Thank you for this wonderful initiative!