Cultivating Peace: ISP's 2024 Peace Garden Installation
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In September 2024, the International School of Prague (ISP) unveiled its Peace Garden, a vibrant installation honouring the United Nations International Day of Peace.This special project united the entire school community - students, teachers, staff, and parents - in a celebration of peace, kindness, and unity.
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At the heart of the garden were over 1,000 genuine messages and artistic expressions contributed by students and teachers from all grade levels. Each drawing and message reflected personal hopes and dreams for a more peaceful world, forming a stunning and inspiring visual display. Parents also added their voices to this collective effort, contributing their own words and artwork to this installation.
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Throughout the day, students shared their personal interpretations of peace:
"Peace means to me being kind and being kind to Forest and to Nature."
"Peace is when people are kind to each other and are all in harmony."
"Peace means a world where everyone is included and where conflict can be solved by talking rather than conquering."
These reflections highlight the diverse and profound understanding of peace within the ISP community.
Though the garden was temporary, its message is enduring. The Peace Garden was more than just an exhibit - it was a symbol of the power of shared action and the potential for unity to spark change. It encouraged everyone to reflect on what peace means in our lives and how we can cultivate it together, both locally and globally.
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The ISP Peace Garden beautifully showcased our school's collective efforts toward a more peaceful world. By giving students the chance to express their visions of peace through words and artwork, and involving the entire community in this creative project, we empowered them to become active peacebuilders and fostered a culture of understanding and unity.
Gena Rabinowitz, Changemaker & Community Service Coordinator
For those who missed the installation, ISP has shared a short video capturing the essence of the Peace Garden. You can watch it here.