Cebu International School's annual cocktail reception

CEBU, Philippines -  Cebu International School (CIS) held its annual cocktail party in the ballroom of the Cebu City Marriott Hotel last November 20. 

Representatives from government, business and the diplomatic corps,  as well as media partners, suppliers and members of the School Board and the PTA were present during the function.

The program was hosted by two Grade 3 Student Council representatives:  Daigo Kobayashi from Japan and Chae Eun Lee from Korea. 

Tia Rosengrave from Grade 4 shared her experience from the Philippines Week field trip she had in Camotes Island,  while CIS Foundation Grade 11 scholars Elizabeth Gapas and Angela Pastoriza spoke about the academic rigors of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) of CIS, as well as their immersion in engaging school activities such as ISAC (International Schools Activities Conference) and CAS (Creativity, Action and Services). 

To cap it all, Tina Kim (Class of 2012) talked about the number of universities she was accepted into, and how having the IB Diploma allowed her to have a number of different options for her university studies. Tina has chosen to study Business at McGill University (Canada), ranked #18 in the world.

The CIS Chamber ensemble, led by Ms. Ayesha Castro, serenaded the guests. (FREEMAN)