Posted On: 11 March, 2026
On March 5, after school, girls from Grades 5–8 at True North International School joined a fun Sleepover Night, one of two events in the school’s Sleepover Series.
Throughout the evening, students enjoyed a variety of engaging activities:
The evening concluded with personal hygiene and bedtime, followed by morning routines and a light breakfast the next day.
Through this experience, the school aims to create opportunities for students to build positive friendships across Grades 5–8 while developing independence, self-care habits, and the ability to adapt to a shared environment beyond home.
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