Category: Global Awareness

Rise for Climate

By Jane Zhang, Class of 2023 Recently, people begin to talk and care about the climate changes that occur in the world, so do we. On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Developing Virtue Girls School students participated in a forum held in Ukiah discussing about the actions we can […]

How Can We Build Compassionate Communities?

by DVGS Editorial Directors and community builders from ServiceSpace representing four corners of the world talked with the Developing Virtue Girls School junior high and high school students on September 4, 2018. Audrey Lin, a ServiceSpace leader with an infectious smile, introduced the speakers: Ana Valdes Lim, David […]

Year in Review 1

by Brandy Quach (Class of 2018) This school year was filled with many memories and experiences. From acts of service and fun bonding moments, the students of IGDVGS traversed the year with their usual passion and joy. FALL 2017   After the Peace Walk, students gathered in the […]

Earth Day 2018

by Leanna Duong (Class of 2018) Developing Virtue Girls School was so lucky to have spend Earth Day with special guests from ServiceSpace. The morning started with music from Nimo and Fab from an organization called ServiceSpace, singing along to “Planting Seeds” a favorite among the majority of […]

3rd International AiMusic Festival

by: Nuoyan Wang (Class of 2021) Music. A medium of art transcending all barriers. An intangible form of expression bringing harmony and joy to all.  It speaks directly to our souls, in a language understood by all — the language of emotion. Nonetheless, music varies differently depending on where it’s from, and thus, we gathered at the International AiMusic Festival to celebrate these differences.

Cultural Journey Around the World –– Second Stop: India

by Amy Liu (Class of 2023) Usually, people think of history lessons as boring and the perfect time for a nap. But here at DVGS, things are a bit different. On February 28, 2018, the high school World History class joined the junior high for an Indian culture […]

Joyously Giving: Growing Wholesome Roots

by Siyan Chan (Class of 2021) It was the last day of March that also marked the end of Spring Break, and four students from Developing Virtues Girls School (DVGS) decided to make this last day a meaningful one. As they hopped onto the van and headed off, […]

Heidi holding poster of fun facts about European countries

Applying Global Goals to Transform Our School Community

by Heidi Blythe (Class of 2022) This year, in the junior high classroom at the Developing Virtue Girls School, there has been a recent addition to the class cork-board. It is an enormous and colorful poster with big, bright letters stating “The 17 Sustainable Goals,”1 otherwise known as […]