Exploring communities

Seniors Nora J. '15 and Julia Y. '15 shared their experiences from a summer GIP trip to Senegal with the Class of 2025. The second-graders were an appreciative and interested audience, as their curriculum focus this year is on different communities, and the differences between wants and needs.
The girls also introduced the classes to Senegalese games with the students - a rousing version of "Down, down, baby," - and shared a traditional Senegalese treat to end the presentation. Their service and teaching are part of their Global Initiative Program Global Scholars' Projects.
From the Poly website: Poly’s Global Initiatives Program (GIP) seeks to develop and instill within students the tools and experiences necessary so they may become considerate, contributing, and connected global citizens. Upper School students study various cultures, interact with people in other parts of the world, undertake a service project, and experience cultural events from around the world. Those students who complete the GIP’s extensive requirements in each of the four areas will graduate with the honor of being recognized as Polytechnic Global Scholars.