(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Qatar Academy Sidra (QA Sidra), an International Baccalaureate school under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education, celebrated the United Nations (UN) International Day of Peace on Thursday with students, staff, families, and board members in a special ‘Peace One Day' event.
Ahead of the event, students from both the primary and secondary school explored the mission and values of QA Sidra to develop a deeper understanding of how individual and collective choices impact the learning environment. From there, QA Sidra's very own kindness movement was born.
Kim Green, Director, QA Sidra, offered her support and enthusiasm for the student-led Day of Peace and kindness movement. 'For our ‘Peace One Day' celebrations, Qatar Academy Sidra launched #BeKind. At Qatar Academy Sidra we believe that kindness is in everyone. We want to engage all members of the community through our #BeKind movement, and encourage individuals to show compassion to one another, said Green. 'The mission of our #BeKind movement is to inspire kindness through spontaneous and thoughtful actions that demonstrate team synergy and positive relationships. As internationally minded young leaders of the future, Qatar Academy Sidra students know they are the sum of their experiences. They understand that we can be greater and more beautiful when we extend kindness.
The International Day of Peace event kicked off with a powerful performance of ‘Asalamu Alykom' led by the Arabic department. After a warm welcome by Green, the Grade 5 students showcased their musical and film talents. The assembly concluded with secondary school students introducing the #BeKind movement. The students took the initiative to look at areas of the school where they could make the biggest impact in making a positive difference to the school's environment.
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