--- title: Silicon Valley International School Blog | Bernard Donohue description: Discover a world-class education at Silicon Valley International School's blog. Explore insightful articles on global learning, cultural diversity, and innovative teaching methods. Join us in shaping young minds for a dynamic future. 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INTL High School delegates Yarah H., Lukas W., Zander P., and Rox R. traveled to New Haven, CT to represent figures in specialized committees focused on the Napoleonic Wars, the Jacobite rebellion in Scotland, a futuristic committee about the year 2124, and the Roman Republic. 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Ordre des Palmes académiques](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/6007D555-8E34-4474-A78E-B2347803654C.jpeg?width=420&height=260&name=6007D555-8E34-4474-A78E-B2347803654C.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-service-opportunities-at-intl-upper-school-trip-to-guatemala) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [Building Beyond Borders: High School Guatemala Service Trip](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-service-opportunities-at-intl-upper-school-trip-to-guatemala) 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