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Social outreach programmes have become an integral part of the unique ‘R.E.A.L school experience’. Every year, R.E.A.L organises various community activities and events that aim to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate while inculcating lifelong character values amongst students. One of the more recent efforts saw R.E.A.L International School, Cheras Campus organised a visit to the Lighthouse Children Welfare Home in Bangsar. Besides spending time with the children, the students donated funds that were raised from a recycling project back in school to help the home buy stationery and colouring books for the children.

In the spirit of togetherness and creating a loving family bond with the Lighthouse kids, the students also developed a strong sense of civic awareness, giving back to society and helping those who are less privileged. There was little doubt that they went home that day with a fresh outlook on life and life’s values such as thankfulness, compassion and humility. All in all, it was truly a memorable and fruitful day for the students who managed to put smiles on the faces of their newfound friends from the home.

A version of this article was originally published in The Expat magazine (April 2017) which is available online or in print via a free subscription.