International Day of Peace
September 21, 2013
"If we are to reach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with the children."
- Mahatma Gandhi
The International Day of Peace was first celebrated in 1982 to promote the ideals of peace and give positive evidence of the United Nations' commitment to peace. Each year, "Peace Day" continues to provide an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
In recognition and celebration of Peace Day 2013 at ISS, Kindergarten 1 has planned a performance and will share some resources and activities that can be enjoyed during the week of September 16-20, 2013.
We hope to celebrate and reflect on Peace Day in a way that is appropriate to all age levels. We propose the following central idea which can be interpreted in a variety of ways depending on your grade level:
Peace begins with me. My peaceful words and actions help me to form relationships and make and keep friends.
We invite you to . . .
- Attend our assembly presentation on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 18 where we will present our "Peace is" art and sing a song.
- Borrow one of the peace-themed children's books that will be available outside of the K1 classrooms.
- Make a contribution to The ISS Elementary School Peace Book using the materials provided in your teacher pigeon hole. This can be a drawing, a message (pledge, poem, song) or other writing piece. You are also welcome to contribute photographs representing peaceful actions and interactions which can be emailed to Karla (kbedggood@iss.edu.sg) and/or Alison (acamire@iss.edu.sg). Hard copy contributions can be placed in the basket outside of the K1 classrooms. Please note that Alison and Karla will compile contributions and create the book for sharing once Peace Day has concluded.
- Explore any of the following websites (especially for G3-5):
Peace One Day
Educational resources, students can learn how to take personal action (like organizing a football match). Click here
For G4-5, you can also watch the 30 minute "The Day After Peace" video which explains how Peace Day began.
International Day of Peace
Information about the history of Peace Day and this year's theme "Education for Peace". Click here
Friend Our World
Sign up to participate in this online hub for children to unite in friendship games of geography, languages, and global citizenship. Click here
Kids for Peace
Take the Peace Pledge & see how other kids are taking action for peace. Click here
Singapore Children's Society Bully-Free Campaign
Facts on bullying and tips and advice on dealing with it. Make a pledge against bullying. Click here
Singapore Kindness Movement
Find out how to visit the Kindness Gallery here in Singapore and learn how to show and share kindness to create a more peaceful society. Click here