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September 21, 2013?

International Day of PeaceIn 2002 the UN General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the permanent annual date for the International Day of Peace. "Peace Day" provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date, to strengthen the commitment of all nations and all peoples to the ideals of peace.

Peace One Day invites the participation of schools and young people around the world in an effort to create the largest reduction of violence globally, as well as the largest ever gathering of individuals in the name of peace, on one day – Peace Day.

This year’s theme: Who will you make peace

with?

To introduce the International Day of Peace.

First Week of School: As a school: Initial assembly, welcome students back as

friends of Jesus/children of God. Use a quote or prayer to introduce the theme of peace to students. (Provided in package.)

In the classrooms: Create classroom goals using the language of peace (What is peace? How can we work together to achieve peace in the classroom? On the yard? Create a peace pledge?)

Morning messages: Use famous peace quotes or prayers to build up to the Day of Peace. Or choose a peace pledge or prayer to be recited over the announcements or in class.(Provided)

As a staff and/or with students: Start planning an event or activity to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace for Friday, Sept. 20th. (Suggestions provided.)

To introduce the International Day of Peace.

Second Week of School: Continue morning messages. In the classroom: Show youtube clips

of Jeremy Gilley from www.peaceoneday.org. Discuss with students. (Clips provided.)

In the classroom: Create art (What does peace look like to you?), music (teach songs about peace), drama (storyboards on how to resolve a conflict).

As a school: Gather for a Peace Prayer Service.(Provided)

To introduce the International Day of Peace.

Third Week of School: Continue morning messages. In the classroom: Show more youtube

clips of Jeremy Gilley from www.PeaceOneDay.org . Discuss with students.

In the classroom: Watch updates from Jeremy Gilley on YouTube or Facebook.

As a school: Celebrate the International Day of Peace on Friday, September 20th.

Encourage students and families to attend local community events on Saturday, September 21st.

How will your school community honour the United Nations International Day of Peace on Friday, Sept.

20th?