ISS wins International School Awards for environment stewardship |08 February 2024
ISS Eco leader Susan Ansell (centre) being presented with a token of R5,000 (Photo: Kurtrine Albert)
International School Seychelles has been recognised for its commitment to environmental stewardship in the International School Awards 2024, announced by ISC Research on Wednesday January 24.
The school emerged as one of the 14 winners out of 245 international schools worldwide that took part in the annual event. They had been selected by an independent judging panel of 10 education experts.
International School Seychelles (ISS) had showcased its contribution towards the restoration and regeneration of wetland areas within the school premises and the local community.
A short ceremony was organised yesterday at the school in Mont Fleuri to celebrate the victory and mark World Wetland Day on February 2.
It included the screening of a video showing students and teachers busy working to restore the nearby wetland area at the school.
In her address, principal Elodie Vallantine said the International School Awards 2024 marks a significant milestone in the journey of many International Schools.
“The accomplishment not only highlights the excellence of our institution but also signifies our dedication to be globally aware and socially responsible community,” stated Ms Vallantine.
She added that the intention behind applying for this award was not to win only, but a celebration for the school’s monumental work.
Additionally, seven students who have been very active in wetland-related activities were also recognised and were each presented with a certificate. Most of them have been in the eco club since primary level.
“It is my distinct pleasure today to acknowledge the incredible efforts of someone who has been the driving force behind all of our environment initiatives, the one and only Miss Susan Ansell,” added Mrs Valentine.
The Eco leader at ISS, Susan Ansell was represented with a token of R5,000 from the school as a sign of appreciation and recognition for her hard work for the last 20 years as the environment leader.
“This is a small token of our immense appreciation of the hard work, passion and transformative leadership she has brought to International School Seychelles,” said Priscille Chetty, chairperson of ISS’ board of governors.
“Everyone here has helped me in a way or another,” said Mrs Ansell in her acceptance speech.
She has been involved with wetland restoration for the past five years. “I have been in the school for 30 years, so I have seen a lot of developments in the wetlands,” she added.
The event included poems on the importance of wetland.
The International School Consultancy (ISC) Research is the sole research organisation worldwide which focuses on the English-medium international market. It has the most comprehensive current data and information on the world’s international school. ISC Research has been collecting market data on international schools since 1994.
Anika Cathene
