CBR NATIONAL Honor SOCIETY - NHS & NJHS 24 | 25 The global organization that recognizes students from international schools for their leadership, character, service, and achievements.

The students of the Honor Society, both NHS and NJHS, joined this initiative, leading the way to make this event a success. This year, we encouraged the CBR community to wear mismatched socks as a symbol of diversity and acceptance. All funds raised during this day were donated to the Down Syndrome Corporation, supporting efforts to build a more inclusive and loving world for everyone.

On Tuesday, December 10, members of our school's Honor Society, representing the NHS and NJHS, brought joy and hope to the patients at Fundación Cardio Infantil. With gifts purchased using funds raised at their events and heartfelt letters written by our youngest students, they touched hearts and demonstrated the power of solidarity and support during difficult times. It was an unforgettable experience for both the patients and our young leaders.

Thanks to the funds raised through various student-led initiatives, the members of the CBR Honor Society were able to provide support vouchers to staff members impacted by the heavy rains of November 2024. One of the beneficiaries shared the following heartfelt message of gratitude: "With deep gratitude, I want to send this message to the students of the Richmond Bilingual School Honor Society and to our colleague and NHS sponsor, Joyce Torres, for the thoughtful gesture and meaningful message they gave me this morning. Your kindness and care, especially after the difficult experience I went through with my car being damaged during last November’s floods, have truly touched my heart. This is a beautiful reminder that the Richmond spirit lives not only in our words but also in our actions, bringing together those of us who love and cherish this great Richmond Family. As Saint-Exupéry wrote in The Little Prince, ‘It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.’ You have given your time, your empathy, and your essence to strengthen this special bond we share at school. Thank you for being so amazing!"

The "Voluntary Collection of Non-Perishable Goods and Hygiene Items," organized by the students of the Honor Society to support our CBR staff members affected by the winter storms, took place from November 18 to 22, 2024. The entire community was invited to participate in this initiative, bringing their donations to be placed in the designated boxes located in front of the Snack Bar.

On Thursday, December 12, we will celebrate the “CBR Day of Hope and Generosity,” a joyful and socially meaningful event where NHS, NJHS, and STUCO (Students Council) students will host children from the ECO Sueños and SMMK (San Maximiliano María Kolbe) foundations for a special day on our school campus. Each middle and high school classroom will sponsor two children, who will enjoy activities and meaningful moments with our school community. We sincerely thank the families who, together with their children and on a voluntary basis, will provide items for the gathering and coordinate with their advisors to prepare two Christmas gifts for their "sponsored children."