A fantastic time was had at the GIS Alumni London Gathering 2023 hosted at Marlin Aparthotel on December 8th! Alumni gathered for a vibrant networking session, seizing the opportunity to connect with fellow graduates and former teachers ✨👍 A heartfelt thank you to teacher, Ms Jo Lee and alumni, Frances Helena for their invaluable assistance throughout the event. Attendees engaged in fruitful networking, exploring potential opportunities with UK-based alumni and building...
Events
Garden International School, Parent’s, Teacher’s and Friend’s (PTF), are pleased to announce that we are organising the first ever Fundraising Charity Ball on the 2nd of March 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Malaysia. 100% of the proceeds of the profits of our Gala Night will go towards an environmental charity, The Free Tree Society and a social charity, Dignity For Children. Here is a brief background on both. Free Tree Society Free Tree Society Kuala (FTS)...
Every October, we host our Future Week, a special event tailored for different year groups. While the younger students embark on exciting camp trips, our students in Years 11-13 will engage in a series of conference-style talks, workshops, and sessions right here at school. The focus is on helping them explore and prepare for their future journeys. This year, we're placing emphasis on cultivating resilience as a key skill. A dedicated talk centred around this theme will provide valuable...
At the start of a new school year, we are always very privileged and honoured to have our alumni as guest presenters. This week, Nixon, Sainavi, Alex and Kel-Vin all joined us for a very full session. We had almost 30 students from Y11-13 demonstrating their interest in medical science and keen to gain insight from our expert alumni! Following his gap year, Nixon talked about the importance of resilience when applying for such a competitive course and how much he is enjoying...
We are delighted to share that the GIS Thrive Internship Program 2023 has concluded with tremendous success. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who played a pivotal role in making this event a resounding achievement. This year's program proved to be transformative for our students, providing them with invaluable experiences and practical skills. A special acknowledgement goes to all our Thrive Partners, whose unwavering commitment created a nurturing learning environment,...
Rekindling the vibrant spirit of camaraderie, the GIS Alumni KL Gathering 2023 proved to be an unforgettable experience filled with cherished moments and meaningful connections. Beyond the joyous reunions with former classmates and teachers, the event took a unique turn with the introduction of the GIS Alumni Expo. Here, our esteemed alumni had the opportunity to showcase their businesses and products, weaving a diverse tapestry of accomplishments for all to appreciate. The atmosphere...
Our students had the opportunity to join our STEM enrichment elective if they are interested in Maths, Physics, Chemistry as well as Engineering and Medical Sciences. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome three of our GIS Alumni; Shikhar Singh, Daniel Watson and Cheng Jin Li to virtually share their experiences on various university application processes and course structures, as well as insightful tips to best prepare our students for their chosen courses at university. “I...
This year the GIS Alumni London Gathering was on 2nd December at the St Giles Hotels London. We had a great networking session with almost 40 Alumni joining the event. As well as having the opportunity to meet our new GIS principal Mr Michael Bardsley, Head of Secondary Ms Amy Ward and Head of Nicola Nelson, they had the chance to… Catch up with UK-based friends from their time at GIS; Grow the network: reconnect with other like-minded Alumni working in similar fields...
With so many of our students interested in studying psychology as an undergraduate, it is important that they hear from those who have recently experienced this. Our alumni are therefore invaluable in what they are able to offer to our current students as they build their understanding of different courses, as well as what the transition from KL to the cities around the world that they will study in might look like. Teacher David Whitney Head of Social Sciences at Garden International...
“It was great to see the return of Camp Week, which even for our exam students who remain in school, offers a very different experience to the normal school week. With the theme of ‘The Past, Present and Future’, we were treated to a keynote presentation each morning. Amazing talks were delivered by some incredible alumni on resilience, falling forward, gratitude and the ABCs of Attitude, Behaviour and Communication skills to be ready for the future! There was a wide range of...