International Day of Peace

This coming Monday, September 21, we celebrate International Day of Peace! Due to our later start in September this year, rather than meeting as a whole group, we will celebrate in ways that is best suited for the children in their classrooms. This could include, but is not limited to, talking about what peace is, discussing what peace looks like, reading/writing poetry about peace, singing/listening to peace songs (such as Light a Candle for Peace--link below), doing a peace craft (such as Peace Doves), etc. 

Light a Candle for Peace: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9M8SmWh2Fo)

To unify us as a community, all staff and students are encouraged to wear white to represent this special day of peace together! See below what a quick google search tells us about the significance of the color white:

Why does the color white represent peace?

Historical Truces

The White Flag: Armies have used white flags since ancient times (such as during the Roman Empire and ancient China) to signal a surrender, a request for a truce, or a desire to talk without violence.

No Weapons: Carrying a white cloth showed that a person carried no weapons and posed no threat. 

Psychological Calm

Less Stimulation: Bright, saturated colors can stir up intense feelings like anger or excitement. White reflects light evenly and creates a quiet, open visual space.

A Clean Slate: Psychologically, white acts like an empty room or a blank page, helping the brain feel less stressed and more at ease. 

Purity and Simplicity

Innocence + Truth: Across many global traditions, white represents cleanliness, honesty, and a lack of corruption.

Spiritual Peace: Many major religions use white clothing or symbols during sacred ceremonies, baptisms, or pilgrimages to show a pure heart and a fresh start. 

Peace, 

Angela