International Day of Families

1. Take part in a global survey (“What Affects My Family”), prepared by Cempaka  International School. 
2. Choose an activity from the Family Bonding Initiatives list to celebrate the  International Day of Families at your school and share your experiences. 

Global Survey : “What Affects My Family?” 

Purpose: To understand the key factors impacting families around the world, as part of the  observance of the United Nations International Day of Families. 

Deadline: 13th May 2025  

(Survey responses will be shared with ISA member schools on 15th May 2025. School may  then proceed with post-survey reflections). 

– Cempaka International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seek the cooperation of all ISA  member schools to share the “What Affects My Family?” Survey with their students  and school community and have the survey completed by 13th May 2025.  

– The survey is designed for international respondents. It can be used with parents,  students, and both working or non-working adults to gather insights into the social,  economic, and demographic challenges families face globally. 

Survey link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pHEpqexb6CrmFIFCkgOggjOnUT5iqA_Sr-EwUljsjRg/ preview 

The survey will be published from 2nd May 2025 for data collection. Deadline: 13th May  2025  

Family Bonding Initiatives 

Purpose:  

1. To celebrate family traditions, values and unity, fostering awareness and appreciation  among students 
2. To help students reflect on the role of technology in family dynamics, fostering critical  thinking, creativity, and practical solutions for healthy digital interactions.  3. To empower students to understand work-family balance issues, develop solutions, and  advocate for better policies, fostering awareness and creativity. 
3. The activities also create opportunities for reflection, foster creativity, collaboration and  cultural appreciation among secondary school students. 

Family Bonding Initiatives: Activity List 

1. Family Voices Video Diary 
2. Cultural Cuisine Tasting 
3. Family Time Analysis & Report 
4. Family Activity Fair

Family Bonding Initiatives: Description of Activities 

1. Family Voices Video Diary 

Description: This is a creative activity where students record short video interviews with their  family members to capture their thoughts, routines, and values related to a specific theme (e.g.,  impact of technology on family life, work-family balance, sustainability habits, or how their family  stays connected). 

This project promotes empathy, digital literacy, communication skills, and family bonding. ◦ Students gather data by observing and interviewing family members.  

Interview questions are available from this link here: (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQzXsiwBZz1RWFPXfk2a5GylwdBOUuRM8Db6nk-BbXw/edit? tab=t.0 ) 

◦ Use simple voice recorders (even phone apps) to create audio files, edited into a  short podcast or storytelling segment (3–10 mins) entitled: “Voices from My Home”  and email the podcast to nikzakiah@cempaka.edu.my 

◦ These personal stories can be compiled into a class presentation, digital storytelling  project, or school exhibition and can be shared over school announcements,  newsletters, or class websites. 

2. Cultural Cuisine Tasting 

Description: Students bring a traditional family dish to class to share and explain its significance. ◦ Students prepare dishes at home with family and write a short description of its  history or relevance. 

◦ A tasting event is organised in school/classrooms where students present their dishes. ◦ To include a small quiz or discussion about the dishes and cultures. 

◦ Record this experience in a 2 – 3 minutes video and email the video to  nikzakiah@cempaka.edu.my 

◦ Alternatively, create a Photo Essay entitled “One Table, Many Stories” showcasing photos around family mealtime or traditions and email the photos to nikzakiah@cempaka.edu.my .  

◦ Suggestion for further activities: Students compile a digital or printed  cookbook of family recipes that use local, seasonal, or plant-based  ingredients and share the cookbook. 

3. Family Time Analysis and Report 

Description: Students observe, analyze and reflect on the amount and quality of time their family  spends together, while identifying factors that influence family-work balance.

◦ Copy the prepared worksheet/Observation Protocol, entitled the Family Time  Analysis & Report, to track family activities for a week from this link here (https:// docs.google.com/document/d/ 1wsDAf0ecgIA2OfbWivdA3oYPYylJvyYoS8knixmeAPg/edit?tab=t.0 ) 

◦ Edit the copied document to collect data. Students gather data by observing and  interviewing family members. 

◦ Identify challenges and propose ways to improve balance (e.g., device-free family  time, flexible work hours). 

◦ Students compile their findings into reports, infographics or digital slides and email  them to nikzakiah@cempaka.edu.my . 

◦ In school, students may present them in class or during a school assembly.

4. Family Activity Fair

Description: Students organize a fair showcasing fun, low-cost family activities that promote  quality time. 

◦ Students brainstorm family-friendly activities (e.g., board games, DIY crafts, or  outdoor games) and identify a suitable date for this from 13th – 15th May 2025. ◦ Set up booths demonstrating these activities and include guides or kits for families to  take home. 

◦ Invite families to participate in the fair on the chosen date. Take photographs and  short videos of the event. 

◦ Collect feedback on which activities participants (parents, students, guests) enjoyed  most. 

◦ Record this experience in a 2 – 4 minutes video and email the video to  nikzakiah@cempaka.edu.my