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2025 Harmony Week

This week, we come together to celebrate and embrace the diverse cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that make up our community. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for all, reminding us that our differences make us stronger.

One of the most powerful ways to express and celebrate diversity is through the arts. Whether it’s music, dance, painting, or storytelling, art allows us to share experiences, express ideas, and highlight both the beauty and challenges of multiculturalism. It is through these creative expressions that we learn from one another, build connections, and grow in understanding.

A perfect symbol of this idea is the lotus flower. Across many cultures, the lotus represents growth, enlightenment, and resilience. Despite growing in muddy water, it rises above, blooming beautifully, a reminder that even in the face of challenges, something strong and vibrant can emerge.

Think of the "muddy water" as the obstacles different cultures might face when coming together misunderstandings, stereotypes, or struggles for acceptance. But just like the lotus, when we embrace these challenges with openness and respect, diversity can flourish. We learn from each other, and our society becomes richer and more beautiful as a result.

Now, let’s take a look at what’s happening this week!

I encourage each of you to participate in our Harmony Week activities, whether it’s trying new foods, joining workshops, or simply learning about a different culture. Every small action contributes to a more inclusive and understanding school community.

Let’s celebrate our differences, support one another, and remember that, just like the lotus we can rise, grow, and thrive together.