Dunhurst Pupils Support National Peace One Day
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Dunhurst Pupils Support National Peace One Day
26/09/2011
On the 21st September Dunhurst pupils and staff supported National Peace One Day by writing to the Prime Minister, members of the Royal Family and local MPs to raise awareness of the importance of peace now and for future generations.
During this special day, pupils expressed what peace means to them by writing poetry, music and designing flags and posters that were later presented at a special school assembly. In lessons the children explored the idea of peace and what can be achieved in just one day of cease-fire. Years 4 – 6 discussed what they think peace is and wrote poems about what we need for peace and how it feels to live without peace in your life. They also made and wore T-shirts displaying the peace sign.
Years 7 and 8 made their own commitment to peace and chose to do a variety of different things. Some wrote and performed songs and drama sketches, some chose to create posters and poems, whilst others wrote to a variety of high profile people to tell them about Peace One Day.
The ‘International day of Peace’ is recognised every year on the 21st September through the ringing of the UN’s peace bell. Thanks to the work of actor turned filmmaker Jeremy Gilley, who founded Peace One Day, all member states of the United Nations hold a global ceasefire and day of non-violence every 21st September.
Commenting on the pupil’s work to support this important day, Dunhurst Head Jane Grubb said: “It is wonderful to see the pupils responding so thoughtfully to this important day. Their work shows a great empathy and sensitivity to the issues of war and conflict in our world and opened discussions and debates beyond the classroom. We now want to use this day as a starting point for the planting of a garden of peace in the grounds of Dunhurst, it has really inspired us all’.
View an image gallery of Peace One Day at Dunhurst.
