This activity is linked to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
The aim of this project is to help students identify the major food groups and their nutritional importance; compare healthy diets from different cultures and countries, design a culturally relevant balanced healthy plate in line with WHO/SDG standards; collaborate with Partner school to exchange recipes and cultural food practices. The content will include group research on traditional dishes in our community and nutritional facts of ingredients; design a 'healthy plate poster' using local foods; prepare a simple healthy dish in the class. Research on different local dishes in their country and two other countries including India and vice versa and the nutritional facts of ingredients, cultural importance (Why the ingredients are used). Videos of students presenting the facts gotten from their research.
This is linked to SDG 4 (Promoting inclusive and quality education), SDG 10(Recognising and reducing educational inequalities), SDG17(Building global partnerships through school collaboration)
This project aims to develop pupils’ awareness of similarities and differences between classrooms, cultures, and learning environments, promote respect, empathy, and curiosity about how children learn in different contexts, encourage communication, collaboration, and reflection across schools or communities. The content includes: exploring their own classroom environment (routines, resources, rules, layout), exchange/share written letters, drawings, photos, or videos introducing 'our classroom', compare discussions on what surprised them, what felt familiar, and what they learned, collaborative display wall showing both perspectives.
This activity is linked to SDG 3(Good Health & Well-being) which promotes healthy lifestyles, exercise, and mental well-being. This activity is also linked to SDG4(Quality Education) which builds knowledge about fitness, sports science, and healthy living. Fitness Across Borders is also linked to SDG17(Partnerships for the Goals) which fosters international collaboration with partner schools. The aim of this project to help students appreciate the importance of regular physical activity for health and well-being, experience cultural diversity through fitness traditions, build global friendships and teamwork skills. We and our partner school will share short fitness routine videos, students will practice and perform the partner school 's exercise through virtual meet-ups (Zoom/ Teams/Google Meet). The sport coach and PE teacher will give a talk on exercise and wellness
Upcycling Fashion Show is linked to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
This project aims to promote environmental awareness and responsible consumption by encouraging students to creatively reuse and repurpose discarded materials into wearable fashion, fostering innovation, sustainability, and conscious lifestyle choices. The content includes: A presentation/Workshop on benefits of upcycling in reducing textile waste and conserving resources and a fashion show event which involves research and design phase, collection of materials and creating the outfits.
Reducing Inequality is linked to SDG 10(Reducing Inequality) which involves bridging learning gaps, SDG 4(Quality Education) which supports equal access to education, SDG 1(No Poverty) which entails reducing educational disadvantages.
The aim of this project is to make students see firsthand the realities of inequality and research on ways to bridge the gaps, develop empathy, teamwork and leadership by supporting peers and understand that education is a right to all. The content will include an organised visit to our local partner school where pupils/students will be peered up to read and reflect together afterwards, arrange a session where our pupil/students show basic ICT skills in the under-resourced school and donate few items.
Debiruss School is a co-educational institution offering Crèche, Nursery, Primary, and Debiruss College (Day and Boarding Secondary School). We provide a seamless educational journey designed to nurture children from their earliest years through adolescence. Our strength lies in our rich and balanced curriculum. We blend the Montessori approach, British curriculum, and Nigerian curriculum to ensure our students receive a globally relevant yet culturally grounded education. This integrated system develops academic excellence, creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability.
Our extracurricular programmes empower students to explore their interests, develop strong leadership qualities, and build lasting friendships that extend beyond the classroom.