24-Minute Race 2020 in Picture

The Island School Social Justice Group focus week occurred from 23-27th November. The focus of this week was to provide awareness around the issue of modern slavery. Throughout the week, students in the ISSJG had arranged a number of activities including a video screening of ‘Girl Rising’ focusing on the issue of bonded labour in Nepal, a quiz and a number of activities in registration and thrive. The highlight of the week was the annual 24 minute race with students from all Houses racing to complete as many laps as possible of the school playground.

The 24 Minute Race saw students from the six houses sprinting in relay style to raise awareness for modern day slavery. Fleming House was declared the winners of the competition after sprinting a total of 94 laps around the basketball court. The 24 Minute Race is the downscaled version of the global 24 Hour Race, which has young adults from all over the world running for 24 hours to raise funds to end slavery. 

When asked, runner Audrey Ho from (10F) said, “The race was fun but challenging, and overall, it was for a good cause as it helped raised awareness on anti-slavery.” 

The Island School Social Justice Group focus week occurred from 23-27th November. The focus of this week was to provide awareness around the issue of modern slavery. Throughout the week, students in the ISSJG had arranged a number of activities including a video screening of ‘Girl Rising’ focusing on the issue of bonded labour in Nepal, a quiz and a number of activities in registration and thrive. The highlight of the week was the annual 24 minute race with students from all Houses racing to complete as many laps as possible of the school playground.

The ISSJG has big plans for 2021 including a monthly focus issue, International Women’s Day and Diversity Projects. More information on the December focus issue the ‘United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child’ can be found in the current monthly wellbeing slideshow. 

Written by Naomi Pang, Media Team

Photographs by Cherry Cheung, Media Team and Communications Team