Summer Camp 2016: Kindness

by Chris Ruan “Jie Jie, come push me on the swings!” Every day during recess, the kids from ages 3 to 8 would joyfully cry out to the counselors to push them higher on the swings. It was tiring work for us counselors, but we could see that […]

Keep Chinese Traditions Alive and Maintain Confucius’ Teaching

FILIAL PIETY — A REPORT ON THE 2016 CHERISHING YOUTH DAY AT THE CITY OF TEN THOUSAND BUDDHAS By Pam Qian (Developing Virtue Secondary School, 12th Grade) Compiled by Zheng Li English Translation by Shramanerika Gwo He, Pam Qian “Without the teaching of filial piety, there would be […]

Heart Pins Project

by Iris and QQ (Junior High), 2016 The school had adopted the idea of making heart pins, each one meticulously cut, stuffed, and sewn by hand. They were given away to everyone at the May 20th Cherishing Youth event, to children in Ukiah, and to the homeless. As […]

Compassion Can Begin With Just A Small, Simple Step

Student Reporter: Maggie He, Class of 2018 Nestled in the corner of Mazzoni Street was the temporary winter homeless shelter that housed residents through the harsh winter cold. Students of DVGS were allowed the opportunity to cook and serve a healthy vegetarian meal to these individuals. From Junior […]

Mother’s Day Surprise

Student Editorial: Belle Roberts The last sight the guests of the 10,000 Buddhas Repentance expected to see while they were eating was a group of girls schoolers wielding paper flowers. Nevertheless, on the Friday before Mother’s Day, students from Instilling Goodness Developing Virtue Girls School charged into the […]

ASB Retreat

Student Editorial: Belle Roberts As usual, ASB Retreat signalled the coming end to the school year. Students gathered at school on Friday, May 13, 2016, for a night filled with games, movies, and snacks. Twice a school year, the students are able to hold a sleepover at the […]

Earth Day: IGDVS Planted 695 Trees!

Student Editorial Team: Belle Roberts, Denise Cao, and Leanna Duong Earth Day is a celebration that should be very dear to our hearts. We live and take from this planet everyday, but it never asks for anything in return. With the onset of intense pollution, global warming, and […]

Child Expo at Pear Tree Center

Student Editorial: Belle Roberts Stroll by the IGDVGS booth at the Child Expo and one would see a flurry of girls in uniforms. Some wear green plaid skirts with navy v-neck sweaters. Others have on elaborate Chinese costumes and flowers in their hair. Upon closer inspection, one can […]

Bringing Together the Best of Humanity

Student Reporter: Ellie Ng, Class of 2017 The news of the Valley Fire came as a great shock to many of the students in the school. After discovering the massive destruction it caused, a group of students went to help out at the Clearlake donation center. Disaster brings […]