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We are all in the same school ,RGS, but we come from different backgrounds and have different live experiences. However, despite our differences, we are united by our forged friendships in this school.

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Putting our hands together as a class represents our solidarity and sense of camaraderie despite our differences. Even so, we are able to put aside these differences and form close-knit bonds.

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1. Watch the OT video and go through the slides with your teacher/CLE reps

2. Discuss the key takeaway from the lesson as a class.

3. Take a class photo that fits the IFD 2025 theme: Forging friendships in a complex world.

4. Write a short caption to explain your photo.

5. Upload your photo and caption to the Padlet link provided.

6. Submit everything by the end of the CLE lesson

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Content must be inclusive, respectful, and appropriate

No content that is racist, sexist, offensive, or discriminatory in any way

Ensure all participants in the photo consent to being included

Keep captions relevant to the key message and within the word limit

Follow school guidelines for appropriate behavior and digital submissions

Your submission is to be linked to the IFD theme this year: forging friendships in a complex world

You may only use the classroom to take your picture

You may refer to the rubrics to check your submission

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Standing together represents how we are friends with each other regardless of race, and our arms around each other's shoulders show how we are united despite our differences.

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We formed a heart together to symbolise the strength of our friendship. Despite all our differences, we put them aside and formed strong bonds with each other through shared experiences.

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different backgrounds, one 413

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Separated by borders, linked by love ❤️ 

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unity in diversity is amazing

our classmates come from different backgrounds yet we come together as 312.

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The different designs on our ipad shows our differences but the one big heart shows how much we care about and love each other

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hands interlinked to symbolise us working together despite being different races and cultures.

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Unity, inclusivity and love, no matter where we are from

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Our class had 4 persons represent various cultures and races (standing at the front of the class), and have the rest of the class stand around them. This shows how we acknowledge that although we come from different backgrounds, we all come together to build our class spirit and support each other. 

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Different cultures, one class spirit!

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Despite our different backgrounds, we are united through friendships in 408.

We paired up to link together four arms, representing strong unity and diverse collaboration. This shows how we are able to come together as a class despite all our differences.

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Us huddling around with our hands around each other represents that we have each others’ back no matter what

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In the middle, there are two students from our class who are from other countries. The board we made shows our love and care for them, regardless of their backgrounds. Our interlocking arms symbolises the strong bonds we have created with one another. Together, with people of different backgrounds (showed through some sitting, some squatting, some standing), this shows that we stand united in this complex world.

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standing together and putting our arms around one another’s shoulders shows unity and spirit, it shows how even though we are from different backgrounds and races, we have formed strong bonds and have great friendship!

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We linked arms and held hands to show unity and solidarity despite our differences ♡

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“Good friends are like stars, you don’t always see them but you know they’re always there.”Although we all came from different primary schools and have different backgrounds, we are united as one 206 family and we will always support each other.

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Our class photo shows our similar poses (posing like an orangutan) and unity even as each one of us are diverse and come from different backgrounds. This highlights the importance of collaboration between different people to build a resilient and accepting society.

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One circle, all arms linked — not just for the photo, but because we’ve got each other’s backs. Through chaos, deadlines, and dumb group chats, 405 stays solid. Friendship isn’t just said — it’s shown. Despite our differences in race, religion, and background, we stand as one — a circle of trust, loyalty, and friendship.

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We posed as stars because all of us are stars, lighted with the power of friendship! The light of our stars guide us through the dark labyrinth of this complex world ^0^

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International vibes, 305 pride!

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<student opening the door to see many united friends>

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‘“Openness is the door creating memorable friendships”

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30 people represented 30 different countries as a heart which shows that we can be friends despite nationality with three people symbolizing the “IFD”

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Unity in diversity!

Despite all our differences, we are united together as one class.

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Our theme is “in a complex world, friendship is all the magic we need.”

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We held hands with another to show the collaboration and connections we have with each other through being in the same class and forming meaningful relationships by getting to know one another, despite being from different backgrounds. 

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Through our complex world filled with "knots," friendship overcomes differences with connection, growth and compassion.

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Appreciating differences helps build stronger friendships ❤️🫶

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We are making a heart and linking arms around one another’s’ shoulders. This shows that we are untied and formed close friendships even though we all come from different backgrounds.

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Our theme is sharing love across borders. By interlinking our arms, it represents how different countries can build connections and friendships. Moreover, the hearts formed symbolise how love and care can be spread past borders between countries.

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Putting our hands around each other shows that no matter how different we all are, we can all come together and be friends no matter what. It may be simple, but it shows the strong bonds we have forged despite having many differences

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We held hands to show our camaraderie and that despite differences in races, cultures, and traditions, we are united as one class.

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"No matter how different we are, we're all connected through our hearts."

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United by One Pose ❤️

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In a world full of danger and hardships, friendships will be the one to bring us all together and stop the fight

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We formed one square in the center and linked everyone’s arms with one another. This symbolises how all of us will always be together, regardless of culture, to be united by our common goal. It also represents how all of us will always support each other along the journey because we are besties!!

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Although many of us might be wearing different shirts and badges, we all unite as one in the end and will forever support each other!! 💪

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We joined a giant heart (with many smaller hearts) to symbolise our friendship and unity that transcends races, religions and nationalities.

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We formed a chain by linking arms in a circle to symbolise the unity of our class. It shows the strength of our connection and teamwork, highlighting how we support each other despite our differences.

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Friendships can start anywhere when we all share a common goal — building a better world together!

The two students in the front symbolise the steady pillars of friendship, as seen from the heart they made with their hands. The two students at the back create a ‘roof’ to symbolise how together, friendships can build great things! (photo to be taken by the end of Thursday)

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This picture symbolises how close we are despite our differences and even as shown from the different artstyles drawn by different people at the back, it is still closely pieced together, like us, 109! 🔥🔥

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We shine the brightest together. By coming together into groups, we can form a star, which we would not be able to do alone. Having a few stars forms an even nicer and bigger picture. This shows that by working together, we can achieve even more!

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Our hands are interlinked together, forming hearts. This shows that even in complex world, we can all unite as one, encouraging and caring for each other.

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The two students in the front symbolise the steady pillars of friendship, as seen from the heart they made with their hands. The two students at the back create a ‘roof’ to symbolise how together, friendships can build great things! 

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(Couldn’t edit the previous post, sadly)

Message: Friendships can start anywhere when we all share a common goal — building a better world together!

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Putting our arms around each other signifies our unity as a class and the strong bond between every one of us! (even last-minute, our class shines with friendship!!!!!!) 

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Putting our arms around each other and standing in a big circle shows how we strive to support one another and face the many challenges that we face in this complex world as one class, one people and one 212!

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Although we may come from different circles and backgrounds, we still forge connections and strong friendships among each other.

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Our hands interlinked, all forming heart shapes, symbolising our unity as a class. Despite our differences, our hearts beat as one

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“Friendship is magic” -adapted from My Little Pony. Interlinking our hands, we expressed our forged friendships, in this harsh world. We crossed our hands, to represent the hardships we experienced in this world and how things are not as simple as they seem, but we can still come together and unite as one class.