Global Citizen

Embrace the idea or ignore it -- we are all global citizens. While this citizenship is a birthright, we do have the choice of being contributing global citizens who revel in diversity and seek solutions to the challenges facing our planet or being passive ones who allow others to provide the answers for us.

According to a report recently released by the Institute of International Education, the nation's leading non-profit educational and cultural exchange organization, more international students studied in the United States during the last academic year than ever before, a trend driven by students from China and Saudi Arabia flocking to American Universities. Conversely, more Americans are studying abroad, primarily in the U.K. and Europe, but with a growing number visiting developing nations.

Now, more than ever, this global generation needs to possess and use the skills necessary to be the environmental stewards of the planet and the international peacekeepers. So, exactly what does it take to be a contributing "global citizen?"

If one is open to it, possessing a passport, traveling to other countries and learning about other cultures and norms do create an awareness, but this plays only a small role in global citizenship. A true global citizen possesses a wide view of the world and the part he or she plays in it. Global citizenship is a way of living that is entrepreneurial and tech-savvy, involves taking risks and encourages critical thinking and connecting the dots. Students in an increasingly global society glean information from all their learning experiences, and analyze and synthesize it when dealing with shared societal issues, be they environmental, financial, social, educational, or political.

This global generation is very different from their 20th-century counterparts. Students need critical thinking skills, a level of self-awareness and confidence that will empower them to take on unfamiliar challenges. They need to be able to work on teams of diverse individuals, opinions and experiences. As they will most assuredly be faced with some of the world's greatest challenges, they will need to ensure there are sustainable supplies of food, water, and energy; address the needs of more than seven billion people living on a planet with ever-dwindling natural resources. Whatever the challenge, they will need to innovate, work collaboratively and creatively, across borders and disciplines, and with ethics.

What makes an international education successful, and I am mindful of the life-changing impact such an education has on its students. Via an international curriculum, students become aware of "how the world works." This is manifested in their open-mindedness to new situations, their desire to strive for a world where social wrongs are eradicated and environmental sustainability is achieved. In a school that is truly international, thinking and acting 'globally' is ubiquitous to all grades and content areas as students develop critical thinking skills, gain empathy and the understanding that they can make a difference. Global citizenship cannot be taught; rather, it must be developed and cultivated. If one is lucky enough, it begins in the formative years at home and school, alike.

Global citizenship sees beyond the world's political borders and ideally starts at an early age. By encouraging our children to share their opinions and explore their own values, while respecting the values and opinions of others, we are creating a foundation for a contributing global citizen that lasts a lifetime. We are also helping to secure our planet for future generations by preparing our current one to take on the challenges that will undoubtedly lie ahead.

Drama Script;Grace

Group Members:
Adli Sabila
Amanda Aulia H
Dhea Salsabila
Fadli MF
FR Hanif BW
M Nuzul Alqarani
Navissa Ulfath Q
Yossy D

Grace

Characters:
Grace
Will
Hans
Elizabeth
Jane
Robin
Ammie
Wicked Witch


Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful young lady named, Grace. Not only did she is beautiful, but she was also kind and smart. She came from an honoured family, but she wasn’t arrogant, that’s one of the reasons why everyone loved and adored her, including the two princes of the kingdom, Will and Hans.
Years earlier, Grace was kidnapped by the Wicked Witch but eventually saved by the princes, who later both developed a crush on her. Her parents were also killed, so from that day Grace lived with her best friends, Jane and Elizabeth.
One day, Grace was walking around the forest with Jane and Elizabeth. But unfortunately, Grace lost track of them. Then, the wicked witch and her minion, Ammie, appeared out of nowhere in front of her.

Wicked witch : Hello, dear. Nice meeting you here.
Grace : What do you want from me?
Wicked witch : Oh, you know, just want to casually take away your happiness.
Grace : What have I ever done to you?
Wicked witch : So oblivious, you make the whole kingdom hate me and you still ask why?
Will : Stop! Get away from her! (hold out his sword)
Wicked witch : You again, why am I not surprised?
Hans : He said, get away from her! (appear beside Will)
Ammie : The princess can’t even fight for her own battle, what a coward! (laughing)
Wicked witch : Quiet! (turn to Grace) You heard what she said, I’ll give you five days. (disappear)
Jane : Grace, are you okay? You don’t have to do it.
Grace : No, she’s right, I have to fight for my own battle.
Elizabeth : But you can’t even use any weapon, how will you fight her?
Grace : I don’t know.
Will : Don’t worry, we know someone who can teach you everything in a short period of time.
Elizabeth : Who?
Hans : Robin, she’s a professional archer.

And so, the five of them went to Robin’s house and asked for her help. She gladly taught Grace and her friends how to fight and defend themselves. Two days later…

Robin : So, you need to duck every time someone tries to shoot you. Like this. (duck)
Jane : Like this? (duck)
Robin : Yeah, good job, Jane. Nice shot, Liz.
Elizabeth : Thank’s. Hey, Jane, look at them. (pointing at Grace and Will)
Jane : They look so cute together. (gush)
Elizabeth : I bet they like each other.
Grace : Hey, Robin, can they take a few minutes break?
Robin : Sure, just make sure you guys remember what I taught you. I will test you after the break.
Elizabeth : Hey, Grace, come here!
Grace : What is it?
Jane : Do you have a crush on Will?
Grace : What? No! (embarrassed)
Elizabeth : Don’t lie to us, Grace, it’s obvious!
Grace : Okay, I like Will. But, don’t tell anyone about this.

Hans, who had a crush on Grace, overheard this conversation. From that day, every time he looked at Grace and Will together, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy.

Hans : Why can’t she like me? Why should she like Will? (kick a stone)
Robin : (appear behind Hans with Will) Hey, Hans, can you help Will with the arrows?
Hans : Oh, hey, Robin, sure.
Grace : (come in) Where are you going, Robin?
Robin : Oh, I need to run some errands. I’ll be back by noon. (leave)
Will : Is it me or the sun shines brighter when you’re around?
Grace : Such a flirt, Will.
Hans : Uhm, I…I need to go. (go to the forest)
Ammie : She loves your brother, right? How could he betray you?
Hans : He doesn’t betray me.
Ammie : He definitely did and you need to take a revenge.
Hans : What? No!
Ammie : It will be worth it.
Hans : But I can’t betray them.
Ammie : You won’t look like it.
Ammie :We’ll make you look like a hero.
Hans : How?
Ammie : (whisper inaudibly)
Hans : Okay, I’ll go with you

So then, Hans went to the Wicked Witch’s lair, leaving his friends behind in hope that the plan would work and somehow, Grace would fall in love with him instead.
 Meanwhile, the wicked witch was preparing brew a poison, which later would be put inside her sword.

Wicked witch : Oh dear, what a surprise. Finally, you’ve chosen the right side.
Hans : I only do this for revenge.
Wicked witch : Ah, the power of unrequited love.
Hans : But don’t kill Grace.
Wicked witch : Let me think about that. (after a few seconds) Alright, deal. Now scoot! Prepare yourself for the battle tomorrow.

  The next day is the fifth day, the day of the battle. Grace, Will, Elizabeth, Jane and Robin were preparing for the battle when Robin realised that Hans was nowhere in sight.

Jane : Where is Hans?
Will : We don’t know.
Elizabeth : Last time we saw him was yesterday.
Will : Yeah, he was helping me with the arrows.
Robin : Has anyone tried to look for him?
Grace : We have, but we couldn’t find him.
Robin : But you don’t have time to search for him now.
Jane : Yeah, we have to go now.
Robin : Good luck, I put my faith in you.

 The four of them went to the battlefield, a beautiful green meadow. The wicked witch and her minions were already there. Little did they know that Hans was hiding among them.

Wicked witch : So, shall the battle begin?
Will : Hans? (confused)
Ammie : Fight!
Everyone : (fight each other, until Wicked Witch kill Grace)
Will & Hans : No!
Elizabeth&Jane: Grace!
Hans : You lied! (kill Wicked Witch)
Ammie : (gasp)

 Everyone was shocked with what just happened, until they realised that Hans had actually betrayed them.

Elizabeth : Hans, you betray us?
Hans : I… I’m sorry, it’s just, I’m in love with Grace and she loves Will.
Will : You love Grace? I… I didn’t know.
Jane : But you can’t use it as a reason to betray us.
Hans : I’m sorry…
Will : It’s not that easy, Hans.

 Years later, Will had became a king while Robin was as the king’s advisor. Jane and Elizabeth now lived in the palace. They hadn’t forgiven Hans since that battle. He now lived in a tiny little house in the middle of the forest with and Ammie.
 On one sunny morning, Hans and the minions were sweeping the floor of the front of their tiny little house. But Hans wasn’t focused on his job, his mind was travelling somewhere else.

Hans : (stop sweeping) I miss the kingdom.
Ammie : Don’t be sad, Hans. You still have me.
Will : (come) Hans.
 &Ammie: Your highness. (bow)
Ammie : Uhm, pardon, but why do you come here?
Will : We decided to forgive Hans.
Jane : And we want you back in the kingdom.
Robin : Ammie too.
Hans : Are you sure?
Elizabeth : Positive!
Hans : Thank you, brother. I’m sorry for what I’ve done.
Will : It’s alright, I’m glad to have you back.

Like every fairytale, this one, ended happily. Even, when Hans had done a terrible mistake, the other still forgave him despite how it took them years to do so. As for the beautiful and kindlady, she would never be forgotten because the meadow where they fought, was now named after her. Meadow of Grace.

Moral of the story: We shouldn’t be blinded by hatred and jealousy. Also, we must always forgive people even if they’ve done a terrible mistake.