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Oberursel Youth Council
Consists of students from the vari- ous schools in Oberursel and is orga- nized by the city of Oberursel. The stu- dents work together to break down community prejudices and promote further understanding between all areas of the wider community whilst actively working towards common goals.
Operation Smile
Mobilizes a world of generous hearts to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe by dedicating its services to children born with cleft palates and cleft lips.
Poland Drive
Focuses on helping people in need in Poland. Annually, FIS students travel to Poland to help in a children’s home in Kolackovo.
Saalburg and Limes Project
Works with archaeologists from the Vortaunus Museum in Oberursel and the Saalburg Museum in Bad Hom- burg to save the Celtic and Roman ruins.
Student Ambassadors
Create a welcoming atmosphere for new students, assist Grade 5 students in their transition to the Upper School and recognize and celebrate student birthdays. Ambassadors also bid fare- well to leaving students.
Student Athletics Council
Represents the student body in the athletic program.
Student Council
Discusses issues important to stu- dents and organizes and facilitates various activities like school spirit days, school dances and supports the Afghanistan Action Project charity organization.
Senior Students Forum
Represents the students’ interests and concerns, striving to bring about positive change in the school environment.
Supporters of Alfred Delp Haus
Aids the Alfred Delp Haus, which is an initiative of the Living Fund for people with disabilities. Working at
the facility provides students with an opportunity to make a significant dif- ference in another person’s life – how- ever big or small.
Vision For India
Spreads awareness of the educa- tional and daily challenges faced by visually impaired students.
Wilderness International Network
Raises environmental awareness through conserving both international and local natural habitats and becom- ing active sponsors of Canada’s West Coast Temperate Rainforest.
For more information on the stu- dent led service organizations at FIS, please contact Pete Sinclair, Assistant Principal, Upper School.
Martha Boston-Majetic, FIS Parent
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