In a world of GIFs, eyeroll emojis, and merciless memes, it’s more important than ever to encourage students to use their "outdoor voices"!
The enduring power of the spoken word was demonstrated beautifully during this year’s annual Uniting Nations Day event.
Be inspired by our students’ powerful speeches.…
Good morning, students, teachers and parents. My name is Azeez and I’m proud to say that I’m the first person from Kuwait to ever attend AIS.
Walking through our hallways, seeing children from so many different countries learning and playing together, fills my heart with hope. In a world where we hear a lot about conflict, places like this school remind us of something very important: the beauty of unity and the power of understanding.
We all come from different backgrounds, speak different languages, and have different traditions, but we learn and grow together with respect and kindness. This is something truly special.
When we take the time to understand each other, we create a world that values peace and tolerance. By celebrating our differences, we are building bridges,
It’s also important to remember children who are not as lucky as we are – whether they’ve suffered from the horrors of war or the frightening hurricanes, I hope we can keep them in our hearts and minds, and I hope we can grow up to be the kind of people that never allow for children to go through so much suffering.
Thank you AIS and thank you fellow students for inspiring us all to believe in a brighter, kinder world.
Bonjour, Qimcho, and Hello to everyone.
Welcome to uniting nations day! My name is Mara..
Our school is all about inclusion, learning, and expressing yourself, and it is super important for kids and their families to be able to celebrate their culture, religion, traditions, dances and songs, and participating in rituals.
Our school is a place where everyone is accepted and no one should feel like they have to hide who they are or pretend to be someone else.
Celebrating culture is a fun way to express who you are and it really shows how important everyone is. This moment is also an opportunity for other people to learn about different cultures and learn how to respect different cultures.
It is important to learn to love who you are. It is so amazing to see all of these countries come together as one to make this school a better place.
We, at AIS, respect and try to understand all cultures, we work together and collaborate, thriving to make a difference in our community, becoming courageous leaders who will shape the world for the better.
We are so glad that you came to celebrate this day with us so you can feel what we feel every day.
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Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here today to celebrate Uniting Nations Day at Atlanta International School. Today is a special day for us to think about the world we live in, the community we are a part of, and how we can make both a better place.
Today I want to share with you how learning in a multicultural school like AIS has helped me and how it can help all of us to become more open-minded and caring citizens.
First, I want to address how lucky we students are to be a part of a community like AIS. We have classmates and teachers from all around the world, each bringing their unique cultures and traditions. This diversity teaches us so many important lessons on how we can not only live but also grow and thrive together.
So, what do I mean when I say that learning in a multicultural school makes us more open-minded? When you speak with people from different countries, you get a glimpse into the minds of others. Hearing my friends share their experiences around the world, I gained awareness of viewpoints other than my own, and my knowledge of the world beyond my everyday life grew. Whether it’s trying new foods, learning various ways of celebrating holidays, or even hearing contrasting opinions in class, we are constantly reminded that there’s more than one way to see things.
At AIS, in our language classes, we don’t focus solely on the language, we learn about the cultures of the people who speak the language. We are encouraged to compare the similarities and differences between cultures because we know that otherness is not a cause for hatred. Instead, it helps us learn and accept different ideas, making our world a better place for everyone.
Being in a school like AIS helps us to be more caring. When we understand and respect people, we start to see how important it is to support each other. At AIS, we learn that kindness and empathy unify us, no matter where we come from.
Finally, we learn how to collaborate to solve problems. In a multicultural school, we don’t all think the same way. Instead by working with people who think differently, we learn how to compromise, communicate, and find solutions to global issues.
I am truly grateful for the variety of opportunities I have received at this school and I hope that all students will also know the same joy I felt during their time at AIS. Here I learned that people don’t have to look like me and speak like me to understand me. It’s the shared sense of global-mindedness and inclusivity that connects us into a collective community. I can’t help but wonder what the world might look like if we applied these principles beyond AIS. And perhaps the closest place to the tomorrow that we are seeking is to start today.
Hi my name is Meltem and I am in grade 5 Chinese. I am going to talk about how children and families celebrate their languages, cultures, and identities.
It is important for children and families to celebrate their languages, cultures and identities because when a child is born they carry their identity with them everywhere. When we celebrate our culture we grow stronger and can show who we are in different ways. For example, if you are a Muslim like I am, you can show that you are a Muslim by fasting during Ramadan. In addition, you can celebrate on Eid and go to the
I also think it is important for children and families to celebrate their identities, because you are born with a specific identity that you can't change. Your identity is who you are. It is your experiences, values, memories and beliefs. You should be proud and confident of who you are . I am Turkish and have wonderful memories of eating a delicious breakfast for Eid with my
One of the most important IB learner profiles is to be caring because you should take care of yourself and who you are. You should celebrate your culture and language because your language is a very important part of your identity. You should celebrate your language by speaking it, and using it during the day to talk to your family and friends. You should care about everything in your life inside and out.
Thank you so much and Happy Uniting Nations Day!
Uniting Nations Day 2024