Montclair Students Celebrate ‘International Day Of Peace’

MONTCLAIIR, NJ — Students at two public schools in Montclair celebrated the International Day of Peace last week, joining together to support “24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.”

On Sept. 21, students at Montclair High School and Edgemont Montessori stood in solidarity with others across the world. According to district administrators:

“The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace was ‘End racism. Build peace.’ Participants were encouraged to "join the efforts of the United Nations as we work towards a world free of racism and racial discrimination. A world where compassion and empathy overcome suspicion and hatred. A world that we can truly be proud of.”

Here’s what students were up to at each school, administrators said:

Montclair High School – “Montclair High School’s Center for Social Justice (CSJ) planned and participated in observing the International Day of Peace. Students recognized this day by learning its history, signing a pledge and sharing words of hope while surrounding the CSJ/MHS Peace Pole. CSJ students encourage all people to “Say It, Do It, Share It”: Say what peace means to you, do something that demonstrates your commitment to peace, and share it on social media with #CSJPeaceDayChallenge and inspire others to do the same.”

Edgemont Montessori – “At Edgemont Montessori, students, staff and families celebrated International Day of Peace with their annual Peace Parade. They started with a mindful minute, discussed International Day of Peace and the theme, listened to student speakers share reflections (in English and Spanish), and then finished with the Peace Parade celebration.”

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