Posted On: 11 March, 2026

As part of the Sleepover Series at True North International School, boys from Grades 5–7 joined The Gentlemen’s Gathering, an overnight event held from the afternoon of January 29 to the morning of January 30.
Throughout the event, students participated in a variety of engaging activities:
Students then completed personal hygiene and rested in their tents, followed by morning exercise, personal routines, and a light breakfast the next day.
The event aimed to help students strengthen friendships across Grades 5–7 while developing independence, self-care skills, and the ability to adapt to a shared living environment.
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