United Nations Day

History
"Every year we celebrate, nations large and small, another year of world peace in our global halls". Lincoln School has been celebrating United Nations Day since 1988. Students, teachers, administrators, parents and friends of Lincoln School gather together, wearing their national dress or the colors of their flag, in order to celebrate the birthday of the United Nations (October 24th, 1945) as well as the cultural and ethnic diversity of Lincoln School. It is at this time that we also salute our host country, Nepal. The fourth grade students, who started this tradition many years ago, are the main flag carriers in the Opening Ceremony. Every nation represented at Lincoln is included in the flag parade. A representative from one of our local UN organizations gives a keynote speech. The members of the Student Council and National Honor Society lead us in a ceremony entitled "Circle of Peace". UN panel discussions follow. The festivities continue with an International Luncheon given by the parents of Lincoln School.

A Note From the Director
UN Day is a time to not only honor an important institution but also to recognize and celebrate our own diversity. Thirty-eight different nationalities are represented at Lincoln, giving us a unique opportunity to live our belief in tolerance and compassion and our commitment to cross-cultural understanding and preparing our students to be citizens of the world. It is an impressive day which I hope you will all be able to share with us in some way.