By Estefani Rondón, Director of Student Affairs & Elementary Programs
In October, we are delighted to gather once again for our annual United Nations Day Celebration.
This event is a significant undertaking and is a deeply meaningful moment where our students’ personal identities and their exploration of the world come together. What students will carry with them is not just the presentations to the community, but the effort, persistence, and pride of seeing a long-term project through. It is a celebration of scholarship, global citizenship, and the meaningful role each of them plays in shaping our shared future.
Equally important is the opportunity it provides for parents. This event allows families to truly see their children—not just as students, but as thinkers, performers, researchers, and global citizens. Witnessing their children confidently share their learning and represent their cultures and ideas is a powerful moment of connection and pride, one that deepens the home-school partnership and reinforces the value of holistic, inquiry-driven education.
As we prepare for United Nations Day, our students are asking profound identity and belonging questions: “How can I deepen peace within myself and in the world?” Peace begins with small, everyday choices — how we treat one another, how we care for ourselves, and how we extend kindness into the wider world.
This year, we invite families to reflect on this question together. Below are some ways to explore peace at home across different ages:
For Primary Program Students
- Practice a daily “peace breath” — one slow inhale, one slow exhale together.
- Draw a “peace picture” showing what calm and love look like to them.
- Create a simple home “peace corner” with a soft pillow, a stuffed animal, or a small object from nature where they can go to feel calm and safe.
For Elementary Students
- Keep a “kindness log” — write or draw one peaceful action they did each day.
- Read stories of peacemakers from around the world and talk about their choices.
- Help cook a meal to share with family, neighbors, or friends as an act of peace.
For Middle School Students
- Reflect in a journal on times they brought peace into a difficult situation.
- Create a playlist of songs about peace, hope, or unity to share with the family.
- Choose a simple service project, such as collecting food or supplies for others.
For High School Students
- Write a poem, essay, or reflection on the question: “What does peace mean to me?”
- Research countries that are presently considered peaceful and analyze the critical actions and strategies their societies implemented to attain and maintain peace.
United Nations Day at Oneness-Family School is not only a celebration of our student’s learning but also an invitation for families to nurture peace at every age and stage. Together, we build a global Oneness community rooted in kindness, reflection, and action.
