The celebration of Tiarndaraj at the European School became an engaging educational inquiry for our primary learners. The event focused on preserving Armenian identity and building cultural dialogue.

Key Highlights:

• Inquiry-Based Learning: Students discovered the significance of the holiday through storytelling, music, and drama. Using the symbols of fire and light, they connected with universal values of love and renewal.

• Community Connection: The active involvement of parents through traditional dishes and stories ensured the living transmission of cultural heritage from one generation to the next.

• Cultural Harmony: The event promoted mutual respect, helping children see their own culture within a global context.

By participating in rituals and creative activities, the children did not only learn about the holiday but also became advocates for the preservation of cultural heritage.

The event concluded with one vital realization: the light and warmth symbolized by Tiarndaraj know no borders and serve as a foundation for global understanding and respect.

The event reflected several key attributes of the IB Learner Profile:

• Knowledgeable – Explore concepts, ideas, and issues across a range of disciplines, engaging with significant local and global topics.
• Open-Minded – Appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others; seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
• Communicators – Express ideas confidently and creatively in multiple languages and through various modes of communication; collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
• Reflective – Thoughtfully consider the world and their own ideas and experience; work to understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.
• Caring – Show empathy, compassion, and respect; have a commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around them.