Students and Teachers get together for Olympic-style Celebration
As the sun illuminated the school’s open area, students entered proudly, each bearing a different country’s flag, embodying the essence of unity and diversity as part of a comprehensive social studies project.
Gathered together, they danced a famous Greek dance along with their Greek teacher Mr. Ioannis Giavaras, and then sang together the Greek song “Irene” by Yannis Markopoulos, delivering a message of peace in both language and sentiment. It’s worth highlighting that during the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, a ceasefire was observed, bringing all conflicts to a temporary halt.
Following this heartfelt performance, the ceremony continued with a reenactment led by girls dressed in ancient Greek attire, similar to the ceremonies held in Olympia – Greece in the marking of the beginning of each Olympiad.
Paris 2024 Olympics Torch Relay – from Olympia (Greece) to Paris.
Then the torch was ignited, symbolizing the spirit of competition and aspiration. In a display of athleticism and camaraderie, students participated with excitement in a torch relay, mirroring the rituals of Olympic athletes, passing the flame from hand to hand until it is delivered to the location where the Olympic Games will take place.
Learn more about the Olympic Flame torch relay.