Today, International School Hilversum was thrilled to host our October Sustainability Committee CAS and Service as Action project: the Dance-a-thon!
This marked a special opportunity for students and staff to participate in a meaningful project linked to Hilversum’s 600-year anniversary.
In partnership with GNR (Goois Natuurreservaat), ISH joined the “600 Years Hilversum, 600 Trees” initiative, a project dedicated to redeveloping 35 hectares of land from the former A27 highway into a thriving nature reserve. This redevelopment, part of the Huydecopersweg Project, will transform the area into a green space with 600 trees planted in celebration of Hilversum’s milestone.
The Dance-a-thon brought together the entire MYP and DP, who danced for 30 minutes to raise funds to support the Huydecopersweg Project. The energy and enthusiasm of the participants demonstrated their commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Thanks to their efforts, we were able to raise almost €6000! What an extraordinary feat!
The day was not just about dancing but also about connecting to a larger cause—contributing to the preservation and enhancement of our local environment. A huge thank you goes out to the students, staff, and everyone who donated to make this event a success!
This project serves as a reminder of how much we can achieve together in promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness within our community.
Stay tuned for future sustainability initiatives at ISH!