All term, the Student Environmental Committee (SEC) have been busy preparing for their solar village trip, which happened from the 28th November to the 1st December, even preparing as early as last academic year, to collect shoes, funds and devices to donate to the solar village. 

The ride up to the village (which was at the border between Thailand and Myanmar) was steep yet exciting, and everyone had a blast despite holding on for dear life. Both old-timers and first-timers had fun helping out the village by setting up the solar panels and donating clothes and electronic devices to the villagers, who welcomed us with warm hospitality. 

Here are some statistics: 

150kg+ of clothes and shoes, 2 projectors, 3 laptops, 5 tablets, 15 Solar Kits, were donated to the village!

After many years of donating to the Solar Village, 92 homes received electricity, enough to power lights, chargers, and basic accessories like fans. We also donated a playground!

Comments from Mr. Smith, the key driving force of this trip:  “As a participant in these trips, seeing the smiles of the villagers whose lives we helped in a small but consequential way is so rewarding.  And at least as rewarding as watching the smiles and growth of you and your peers – students of BPS – smile with the thought of giving and helping those less fortunate!  The time we all spend together creates a bond that lasts far beyond the length of the trip itself.  We have all shared a very special experience and we are better people for it.  I’m proud to be part of it AND I am even more proud of our students who are there giving their all! “

REMINDER: The SEC is doing their Christmas Campaign! Make sure to donate!