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Charity work
King’s Oak British International School promotes and encourages the active involvement ofour students, parents, and staff in charitable causes and community projects. Beginning at a young age, our children are provided with opportunities to contribute and learn about individuals in our local or broader community who may be less fortunate.
As students progress into Secondary school, our older students take on a more active and engaged role in school and community projects. They exhibit admirable leadership, initiative, and compassion skills, contributing to a culture of empathy, responsibility, and positive impact within and beyond the school community.
Diabetes Day
At King’s Oak British International School, we firmly believe that children are never too young to learn the value and joy of helping others. Recognising that children often learn by observing their parents and teachers, we actively model compassion and generosity to cultivate caring and thoughtful individuals.
Every November, our school community, including children, parents, and teachers, enthusiastically prepares for a special event. During this time, children create remarkable blue paintings for our silent auction, which takes place on the 14th of November. Everyone is invited to wear blue on this day, enhancing the event’s ambience.
As part of this annual tradition, children participate in special activities and attend thematic assemblies designed to raise awareness about diabetes and underscore the importance of helping others. This holistic approach aims to instil social responsibility and empathy in our students from a young age
Jeans for Genes Day
Annually, our students at King’s Oak British International School have the opportunity to wear jeans to school on a designated day in exchange for a small donation supporting the Jeans for Genes annual fundraising campaign. This initiative aims to make a positive impact on the lives of children dealing with life-altering genetic disorders.
Students engage in PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education) and Science lessons focusing on genetic disorders throughout the day. These discussions help children understand the various ways in which genetic disorders can affect individuals. In these lessons, younger children explore the concepts of similarities and differences among themselves.
With over 6,000 types of genetic disorders affecting 1 in 25 children, the impact can range from learning difficulties to epilepsy, loss of sight or hearing, and, in many cases, chronic pain. At King’s Oak, we are committed to collaborating with various organisations and charities to provide our children with opportunities to learn about kindness and teamwork and be inspired to change the world for the better positively. This initiative aligns with our broader goal of fostering empathy, understanding, and a sense of responsibility among our students.
Remembrance Day- Lest we forget
Every year, our school community comes together to explore and deeply understand Remembrance Day’s significance. Remembrance Day provides us with a solemn opportunity to recognise and commemorate countless individuals’ courage, dedication, and sacrifice. We pay tribute to those who fought on the battlefields, those who contributed on the home front, and those who continue to serve today. Beyond battles and conflicts, Remembrance is a time for us to reflect on our shared humanity collectively.
The poppy, a unique symbol in Great Britain and the Commonwealth, holds a special place in our school. It marks the end of the First World War and is synonymous with Remembrance Day on the 11th of November. Our school is adorned with poppies during this time, and our School Council takes the lead in organising the sale of poppies in the week leading up to the day. The poppy serves as a powerful symbol of remembrance and hope, representing aspirations for a positive future and a peaceful world.
On Remembrance Sunday, our teachers and students, joined by peers from various international schools in Bucharest, visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Tâncăbești to lay a poppy wreath. This invitation stems from The British Embassy in Romania, acknowledging our school’s active involvement in the Royal British Legion’s charity events. In every act of remembrance, we honour the fallen’s memory and pledge to care for the living. “We will remember them. Lest we forget!”
Casa Ioana
The King’s Oak School community has been dedicated to supporting Casa Ioana, a non-governmental association aiding women, children affected by domestic violence, and homeless families for several years. We have chosen to collaborate with Casa Ioana due to their distinctive approach to addressing the complex issues associated with domestic violence. Their highly effective strategy provides families with an opportunity to overcome challenging circumstances, fostering empowerment and economic independence as they strive to build better lives.
Our students play an active and enthusiastic role in collecting and delivering goods to support this noteworthy cause. During Christmas, our students extend their support by serving nourishing soup to individuals experiencing homelessness in Bucharest. Additionally, we distribute winter clothing and canned food to those in need, reflecting our commitment to positively impacting the lives of those facing adversity in our community.
Supporting Dragoste Desculță – Compassion Led by Pupils
At King’s Oak British International School, our partnership with Dragoste Desculță is a long-standing tradition rooted in empathy, responsibility, and pupil voice.
What makes this collaboration particularly meaningful is that it is student-led. Each year, through thoughtful discussion and reflection within the Student Council, our pupils choose Dragoste Desculță as the cause they wish to support. Guided by awareness and a genuine desire to help others, students take ownership of this decision, demonstrating maturity, social consciousness, and active citizenship.
Every December, our Winter Fair is dedicated to raising both funds and awareness for the organisation. Families, staff, and pupils come together to support women, children, and families facing hardship, while reinforcing shared values of kindness, dignity, and compassion.
Through this ongoing commitment, our pupils learn that their voices matter and that meaningful change begins when empathy is put into action.
Learning to Care, Acting with Purpose
Across sustainability and charity, our Eco and community work is shaped by pupil voice, reflection, and shared responsibility. Students learn that positive change comes not from one-off gestures, but from consistent, thoughtful action.
Adopting a Bear – Lulu at Liberty Sanctuary Zărnești.
Our commitment to care also extends to the natural world. At King’s Oak, we are proud to support wildlife conservation by adopting Lulu the bear at Liberty Sanctuary Zărnești.
This initiative reflects our belief that compassion for people and respect for the environment are deeply connected. Alongside our annual contributions to World Wildlife Fund, adopting Lulu helps our pupils understand the importance of protecting vulnerable wildlife and taking responsibility for the world we share.
Through meaningful action, our students learn that care, responsibility, and respect go hand in hand, values we nurture every day at King’s Oak.
