Somersfield students celebrated International Day of Peace last week with a ceremony led by its newly appointed Student Leadership Council.

The ceremony, on September 19, featured speeches from each of the council members including Dezirae Darrell, the SLC president, who highlighted the importance of promoting peace by standing against injustice, embracing diversity and working for a more compassionate society.

Yemaya Iris, the SLC chair of diversity, said that peace is built on the concepts of justice, equality, kindness and inclusion, encouraging people to speak up against wrongdoing.

A spokeswoman for Somersfield Academy said: “At the heart of Somersfield’s philosophy is the belief that education is a powerful tool for peace.

“The Montessori and International Baccalaureate programmes, both of which are integral to the school’s curriculum, share a global perspective that nurtures students to become active contributors to a peaceful future.

“Somersfield’s mission of inspiring socially conscious, independent thinkers, together with these educational philosophies, creates a learning environment that prioritises academic achievement and promotes a lifelong dedication to building a more peaceful world.”