Peace: One Day
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”-- Mahatma Gandhi
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September 21, 2010 will be an exceptional day of learning and action at Pine Point School.
British filmmaker Jeremy Gilley documented his efforts to establish the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence with a fixed calendar date. As a result of these efforts and with a unanimous vote United Nations member states adopted September 21 as an annual, international day of peace. The UN signing ceremony for this effort took place on the morning of September 11, 2001, before being cruelly interrupted. The documentary film Gilley produced was titled Peace: One Day. In that same spirit, and inspired by his vision, Pine Point students will be joined by students from other schools and members of our community on September 21, 2010.
The day will begin at sunrise and continue past sunset, with various presentations, workshops, and activities scheduled for the entire community. We seek to examine the complex concept of peace and view it from every angle: historically, sociologically, politically, spiritually, ideologically, militarily, personally, as well as intellectually. The day will be a multisensory experience! At the end of the day, student teams will be required to establish an action plan for peace in their communities.
Do you have an area of expertise, a perspective or an experience of peace you would like to share? Register to present a workshop or seminar to students on September 21.
Schedule of Events
6:30 – 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony
A special celebration of the gift and the potential of a new day, family time
8:20 – 8:40 a.m. All School Morning Meeting
A Pine Point tradition to frame out the day
8:45 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Workshops and Seminars
The presentation of a series of activities, discussions and lectures
2:20 – 3:00 p.m. All School Closing Assembly
A wrap up of the day’s message and meaning
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. One Day / One Goal
An outdoor physical activity involving the whole community
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Parent / Adult Event
An opportunity for adults to have a presentation and discussion
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Film Presentation
A showing of Jeremy Gillie’s film which chronicles his international efforts to secure a day of peace
6:30 p.m Sunset Ceremony
This will complement the sunrise celebration in focusing us forward
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Evening Gathering
In the spirit of a concert, involving performing arts and merriment
Documents
Schedule for the Day
Presenter Registration Form
Letter of Invitation to Area Middle Schools
