International Day of Peace
What does Peace mean to you?
Bangkok Patana school was covered in a sea of blue as Primary and Secondary School came together for an early celebration of the International Day of Peace. It was established in 1981 by the UN as a way for humanity to come together globally to set aside differences. Peace Day provides a powerful and inspiring opportunity to engage children in making a positive change in their world and communities, an important part of Bangkok Patana’s vision of developing global citizens.
Peace means different things to different people. To many, peace means no violence or war and living without being frightened or worried. Students across Primary School participated in crafts activities and class assemblies to understand more about what the day means.
When asked, ‘What does Peace mean to you?’, students across Primary and Secondary had quite profound answers.
“Peace means quiet!”, exclaimed Harry B in FS2.
“Peace means there is equality, everyone is treated equally and there is kindness in hearts”, said Nana P, 6J
“Peace is when there is calmness and no wars. Where everyone is working together and no one is left out”, said Hugo T, 6J
“Calmness, no tension and no conflict. When there is harmony around, thats’s what peace entails”, echoed Ellie and Alana from Year 12.
“When all countries work diplomatically and everyday life is secure, that’s what peace is to me”, said Oisin M, 13B.
Reggie K, 13O portrayed peace as “Green, serene, lots of nature and quietness around”.
“A key ingredient in building a culture of peace is education. The young of today deserve a radically different education – one that does not glorify war but educates for peace, non-violence and international cooperation.” – Ambassador A. K. Chowdhury, Former UN Under-Secretary-General & High Representative and former head of UNICEF
