https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr en-us 2022-10-12 14:44:33 UTC 2025-09-26 13:58:18 UTC hello@padlet.com jbaker185 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337459808 Playing in sports leagues outside of my school has been a great way to meet other students.]]> 2022-10-12 17:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337459808 jbaker185 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337460961 2022-10-12 17:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337460961 jbaker185 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337462274 Being recognized for my scholarship in STEM and receiving a grant to work in a science lab over the summer.]]> 2022-10-12 17:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337462274 jbaker185 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337466885 2022-10-12 17:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337466885 jbaker185 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337470518 Please post your answer based on the following options:
- via Zoom
- in-person exchanges and visits
- Email 'pen pals'
- Online platform exclusive to students at girls' schools
- other?]]> 2022-10-12 17:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337470518 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337721776 Lots of interschool connection at conferences like Model United Nations and Model - collaboration with those from other schools as well as competition 
(Charlotte, GA) ]]> 2022-10-12 21:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337721776 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337721994 I am fortunate enough to be able to travel once or twice every year to see family around the world. Being able to travel and connect with people that are not in my school or community shapes the way I see the world and behave towards the world. Locally, I connect through my fellow Muslim friends that go to the same mosque as me. I am also able to connect with students that share the same culture as me. I think that for students to be able to connect outside of school, there has to be a common interest. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337721994 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722152 Sorry to copy the sample idea, but I've definitely gotten to interact with other schools (mostly girls schools) through playing Squash competitively in and out of school

]]> 2022-10-12 21:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722152 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722183 I personally am very passionate about music and writing, and a lot of the friendships I've made with people who I don't have school with was from connecting through our shared interests, especially creative ones.]]> 2022-10-12 21:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722183 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722293 social events-even though we're all around the world, we can still connect with each other virtually like right now! this way we can learn about each other's different cultures]]> 2022-10-12 21:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722293 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722390 I connect with students outside of school through extra-curricular activities such as; dance, choir, leadership conferences and other global workshops and events. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722390 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722682 In person visits/exchange programs - my younger sister goes to a Sacred Heart and we currently have a student from Spain living with us from a Sacred Heart school in Spain]]> 2022-10-12 21:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722682 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722805 I am a venturer (part of world scouting) and through that I get to do camps with different groups of people from within the state and the rest of the country. There are also opportunities to do international trips and camps.]]> 2022-10-12 21:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337722805 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723390 I would like HB girls to get to visit other schools and participate in exchanges.]]> 2022-10-12 21:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723390 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723618 I organised a festival of cultures for JCG to celebrate the rich cultural diversity at our school. This was a celebration of all the wonderful traditions and ethnicities we have at our school. I honed my communication, team working and leadership skills by working on this project.]]> 2022-10-12 21:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723618 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723683 Certainly!  Any opportunity for my students to experience other cultures first hand is so important.

]]> 2022-10-12 21:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723683 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723706 Yes I would. I believe that connecting with females around the world gives us a sense of community and strength. Women have been facing the battles of choice all over the world from Iran to the USA. Hearing different points of view from women who have faced challenges will strengthen our global understanding of women's rights. Women all over the world need to stick together.

]]> 2022-10-12 21:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723706 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723858 Yes! We have different connections to all-girls schools than we do to co-ed schools. It would be interesting to make connections with other girls who are experiencing the same kind of educational setting as me]]> 2022-10-12 21:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337723858 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724009 Yes! I think connecting students on topics they find particularly interesting would foster lots of community progress and allow girls to  find what specific subjects they love through experiencing and learning with others who are not the typical peers in their classroom.]]> 2022-10-12 21:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724009 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724113 Email pen pals could allow students to explore different cultures, share knowledge and collaborate on projects.]]> 2022-10-12 21:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724113 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724373 In-person exchanges but am very open to other ideas, virtually, especially for our younger students. We are a PK-12 school and thinking about global education extends to all our grade levels.]]> 2022-10-12 21:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724373 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724619 - Exchange programs (prior to COVID) with our sister school in Japan, Taiwan and France.
- Sport competitions. IGGSA and national sport competitions. 
- Prefect connections with other schools.
- Socials - Trivia Nights, Formals, Sports.
- Boarding Social with different boarders from schools.
- Yalari (Indigenous Scholarship Program) Camps and Events.
- Penpal Letters
- St. Nicks (partner school in Ghana) fundraising and future zooms
- Student Committees]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724619 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724773 To give HB Global Scholars a chance to visit different school communities around the world.]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724773 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724850 I think that the easiest way to maximise the amount of people who can connect at once, would be through online platforms, such as zoom. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724850 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724891 My favorite hobby is definitely traveling. I often go on several trips with my family every year, and I love not only visiting historical places but also learning about the modern cultures of our world today, and through travel we can make many connections with people from around the world. :)]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724891 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724915 Our Festival of Cultures is so inspirational and student led. Simply put it highlights and celebrates our multicultural core. ]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724915 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724968 We have 11 sister school partnerships around the world and, in normal times, we have in-person exchanges annually and bi-annually with all of our partners. We have just resumed in-person exchanges. We also get together virtually in social meet ups and also for more formal discussions on pressing world issues. We connect with schools locally through events with our DFW World Affairs Council.]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724968 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724991 Yes! I think that connecting with other girls schools would be really interesting as we could see how they learn and we can take ideas from each other to better our schooling experiences. I think it would also be very interesting to get an insight into how different issues affect different schools and communities.]]> 2022-10-12 21:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337724991 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725182 Yes! I think that it is an amazing opportunity to be able connect with other girls globally, as it allows girls to network and create connections around the world which can support one another in fostering an environment of inclusivity and support. It also provides a platform for girls to discuss present issues which affect them all and collectively come up with solutions to these problems. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725182 perfectl https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725209 Similar to Mike, reestablishing in-person exchanges/experiences are high on our agenda, however, we are open to all other opportunities to connect and learn from each other - virtually and in-person.]]> 2022-10-12 22:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725209 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725259 I wish for students (when and if they're able) to reach out beyond social media. Go visit in person. Build a connection and take a trip out of the country together to a new place. They do not have to visit each other. A big relationship can be built off of going to a new place and struggling to find a train/bus to get into the city center!]]> 2022-10-12 22:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725259 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725419 To develop the mentality that we are all in this together, and can achieve so much more as a team.]]> 2022-10-12 22:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725419 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725424 Over the past year and a half, I have become the Creative Director, Social media manager, and Co-leader of a girls financial literacy workshop led through zoom sessions. We have gotten professionals in their fields to speak on important topics to teach girls things they might not learn in schools. This has allowed me to get connected with girls from across the globe while facilitating and hearing/learning about these important topics.]]> 2022-10-12 22:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725424 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725869 Personally, I would love to connect with other students at other girls' schools through exchanges that really deepen that cultural immersion. I think students grab more from those in-person experiences rather than just learning about them from somewhere else. However, in times like these with COVID, zoom is a great substitute!]]> 2022-10-12 22:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725869 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725939 I would love to meet new people and hear about their perspectives of attending girl schools places I've never been. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337725939 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726106 We have a LEAP Leadership programme for girls which has students from all over the world participate.]]> 2022-10-12 22:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726106 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726323 My hope is that students will build relationships and will learn to appreciate the diverse and beautiful fabric of humanity. I want our students to be empathetic leaders and to be peacemakers.]]> 2022-10-12 22:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726323 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726380 Yes. Meeting people and connections empower us. To have a global network of supports. To see different countries/Cultural perspectives. Immerse in other cultures. Inspiring other female students. Encourage of women leadership and to encourage the confidence of females. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726380 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726385 Yes, being able to collaborate and empower one another from other countries would create unique experiences and learning oppurtunities]]> 2022-10-12 22:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726385 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726666 I'd love to do exchanges between schools and get to experience attending another school in another country first-hand!]]> 2022-10-12 22:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726666 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726677 As I mentioned in the 2nd prompt, I think connecting girls to learn about and engage in activities they find interesting, like the arts, politics, investing, etc. would create global communities with students who are truly invested in whatever "breakout" topic they are a part of.]]> 2022-10-12 22:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726677 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726722 I am really passionate about dance and founded a co-curricular activity at my school which now runs once a week where girls can come together and learn dance skills but also have a chance to connect between the year levels and have a chance to step up as a leader and be able to choreograph and take lead on different dances; nurturing individualism, community and leadership. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337726722 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337727541 Last spring, I worked with Ms. Blunden to bring a panel of 3 female politicians to an alll-school assembly. I was able to design the questions to promote women in the poltiical field which was incredibly rewarding and I heard positive feedback from across the school about the inspiration they gained from seeing the accomplished women in front of them. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337727541 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337729053 I think that exchange programs are really beneficial for students who want to learn about specific countries and cultures as first hand experiences are very impactful. Regular zoom/online meetings between international schools could be a great way to get regular updates on events around the world too as lots of people can join and share.]]> 2022-10-12 22:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337729053 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337730948 During COVID there was a lot of ignorance about different countries and cultures and it was important that as an international boarder I could to correct misconceptions. In turn, being able to join the Cultural and Global Connections committee there was a forum to celebrate our differences throughout activities like Harmony Day and the Dragon Boat Festival.

our school gave us the opportunity to go on an indigenous Australian immersion where we travelled to indigenous homelands. It was very impactful to learn about the traditional people of the country that we are on as well as connecting with students, teachers and the indigenous communities. I think that many schools would benefit from these programs as it encourages diversity and inclusivity as well as empathy. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337730948 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337731521 I think that it would be very beneficial to be able to run exchange programs between the many girls school in the countries to be able to connect to different cultures and be able to connect to a new support network, securing friendships. I also think that online events and discussion spaces will help students all feel interconnected and help improve each others schools, so we can collectively all improve. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337731521 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337735514 I think that it would be amazing if we could have regular zoom meetings where girls can connect and discuss current issues and help join together by getting advice on different events that are happening at their schools. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337735514 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337736676 I think it would be amazing to have a program where schools connect students with  a few students from different global schools and they email/communicate online as a pen pal group so everyone gets multiple perspectives and can raise questions to a group of people with different learning backgrounds and cultures.]]> 2022-10-12 22:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337736676 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337736785 Joint Immerses, local to the region of a partner school. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337736785 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337737786 Purpose Groups - Certain interests or subjects with similar schools. ]]> 2022-10-12 22:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337737786 https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337744961 Our dream for the future of girls schools is that we have ongoing/consistent group of students that can explore other cultures together, and that exchanges are not isolated experiences for individuals. We'd like to host people from other schools (for example we had an exchange of with our Japanese sister school) understanding of each other and sharing of opinions. More involvement and in person events, experiences, interest groups. Our committees connect with similar committees from other schools. Utilising technology to connect.]]> 2022-10-12 22:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jbaker185/785wxbd89f3f2csr/wish/2337744961