cafeteria for one day, and conducted a 'Power Down Day' where no electrical devices were allowed to be used. In August, they successfully introduced reusable bowls, plates and containers to replace the disposable plates and cups for snacks. Currently in 2021, the SusCo team are working towards not only raising awareness regarding environmental issues at school, they are also collaborating to reduce the waste at school. Making a Difference Council The MaD Council are a student group that promotes the school's philosophy of 'Making A Difference'. They are responsible for organising and making decisions for MaD Week, a week where students go overseas or stay in Hong Kong to make a difference to themselves and the community around them. In addition, they work with the house councils to organise school events and initiatives, such as each house's MaD Week, as well as other student-led events. Digital Leadership Council The Digital Leadership Council (formally the Digital Literacy Council, or DLC for short) are a student group involved in organising technology-related initiatives at South Island School. They have worked with Year 8 InterD students, supporting them in the media literacy unit, and have supported the Laptop Induction evenings for new incoming Year 7s. They have also organised a photography club and coding a club, as well as an annual 'Internet Safety Week'. The Digital Leaders have also collaborated with Quarry Bay School and Bradbury School to advocate digital literacy and safety for primary students. The Tech Bubble, a podcast about technology, was launched in 2020. Sports and activities Extra-curricular activities at the school include debating, MUN, squash, netball, basketball, football, swimming, chess, tennis, singing, rugby, field hockey, cricket and more. Every student is obliged to take part in inter-house athletics, and inter-house swimming. As well as inter-house competitions, South Island School competes in various inter-school competitions such as basketball and football. There are also musical activities culminating in a range of performances throughout the year. In 2019, South Island School beat Island School to win the All Hong Kong Schools Jing Ying Football Tournament. This was the first time that the school has won. The school aims to make a difference to the local and global community by organising an annual 'Making a Difference' (MaD) week, where students undertake service and action projects both within Hong Kong and overseas. Students also can participate in the Hong Kong Award for Young People program