Film 6 – Taichung Municipal Zhonggang Senior High School Taiwan – Home is Where Care Begins
Languages: English
‘Home is Where Care Begins’ is a story exploring the meaning of ‘home’ across cultures. Through sewing reusable pads and sending messages of support to girls in Africa, students reflect on dignity, empathy, and global connection. This heartwarming film invites viewers to rethink what ‘home’ means—and how small acts of care can reach far beyond borders.
Film 7 – Europa School, UK – A Community of Difference
Languages: Farsi, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Telugu, Turkish, Vietnamese, English
Our story is about a child who arrives at school and feels different. She thinks being different makes her weird and is not a good thing. The children in Class 4EE at Europa School love difference. Together we retell the story of Bob, a bird who is teased by all the other birds. It is Art which makes Bob realise that difference is beautiful. With puppetry, drama, painting and poetry, we welcome the new child and invite her to play our Circle of Difference game. We hope she can find something different so that we can celebrate with her!
Film 8 – Herz Jesu Institut, Italy – Care, Community and Hope and The Lonely Plate
Languages: Italian, Ladin, South Tyrolean Dialect, Spanish, Standard German, English
The two films highlight three of the many social projects led by 12 to 14-year-old students at the “Herz Jesu Institut” secondary school in Rio di Pusteria/Mühlbach, Italy. The students serve as buddies for newcomers, offering support in their school life. Some organize activities for elderly residents in the senior academy at our local care home, while others engage with young children, aged 3-5, at a nearby kindergarten. The first film offers a student’s-eye view, guided by a pencil case. The second film is narrated from the perspective of a plate used in their various projects.
Film 9 – Seaford Head School UK, Seaford Head Stories
Languages: French, Spanish, English
We are a group of European Parliament Ambassadors. We have led projects in our school to raise awareness of democratic values, to share the love of languages and to discover other cultures (e.g. Information posters about European Countries, Fundraisers for the RNLI, Languages Career Fair, took part in a Multilingual Story telling project, weekly Debate Club, etc.). In those films, we interpret the themes of community, care and hope: how language learning helps building communities; how to be respectful even when you disagree (inspired by the European Parliament proceedings and its Interpreters); how to share resources.
Film 10 – K’sirs International School India, Above the Curve
Languages: Tamil, English
Aarav was always the unnoticed middle bencher – never great at studies or sports. After moving to India from New Zealand at 17, life grew tougher. Bullied for his accent and poor performance, he felt he didn’t belong anywhere. One quiet evening, he spotted an owl under a tree. Its quiet presence, staying still in the chaos, clicked with him. Seeing himself in that lonely creature, he felt a deep connection to nature. He picked up a camera and began capturing wildlife, finding beauty and purpose through the lens. Today, Aarav is a world‑renowned wildlife photographer, finally seen for who he is.
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