Short Story Competition

Follow the link below and read the stories written by other students. Choose the best five. Be ready to vote on September 30th.

CONGRATULATIONS!

I prize
Alina Chelyadinskaya "Back to the 50s"

II prize
Yuri Shuba "Flight 571"
Polina Slizevich "The impossible is possible"

III prize
Tatiana Stempkovskaya "Wedding at Bath Abbey"
Maria Zarubina "Wedding anniversary"

 STORIES

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world on 21 September. Established in 1981 by United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

SIMPLE THINGS CAN BUILD PEACE ON 21 SEPTEMBER – PEACE DAY

Our lives are made up of day to day experiences and interactions, so every day we have the chance to make someone else’s life better. To build a more peaceful and sustainable world, we need to build peace in our everyday lives.

No matter how small, everyday acts of kindness can help make peace a reality; whether it is standing up for somebody in trouble, saying sorry, reconnecting with an old friend, or helping someone you see who’s in need of assistance. Of course, random acts of kindness should take place all year round, but we would like to invite you to join with others around the world to give this wonderful idea special focus on Peace Day 21 September.

Wherever you are, at home, school, or work, you can help improve the quality of the lives of the people around you, including your family, colleagues, teachers, classmates or friends. Sometimes the simplest things can have the most immediate and meaningful impact on the lives of everyone around you.

So on Peace Day 21 September…

What can you say to make peace with someone?

What can you do to make peace with someone?

Who will you make peace with?

What do you think people should do in order to live happily in peace?

Imagine (John Lennon)

Words of wisdom

Choose and comment on one of the quotes below. What does it mean? Please share your experience which could illustrate this quote. Don't forget to comment on other students' ideas.

1. "Words are loaded pistols"
2. "Do not fear when your enemies criticise you. Beware when they applaud."
3. "What you really value is what you miss, not what you have."

Motto

Please suggest a motto for our blog.