On September 21, the European School community came together to celebrate Armenia’s Independence Day with a symbolic and inspiring event filled with national values, creativity, and communal warmth. Held on the school grounds, the celebration transformed into a cultural festival that united students, parents, teachers, and partners.

Cultural performances, games, and collaborative initiatives created a memorable atmosphere, emphasizing national identity, historical awareness, and community unity.

Development of Learner Profile Attributes

During the event, several key attributes of the learner profile were fostered:

• Communicator – Students expressed their thoughts, shared stories about Armenia’s history, and participated in discussions.
• Inquirer – Games and quizzes related to national history and culture encouraged curiosity and inquiry.
• Caring – Emphasis was placed on patriotism, mutual respect, and community care.
• Balanced – The event combined educational, cultural, and recreational elements.

ATL Skills Development

The event also contributed to the development of ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills:

• Social skills – Collaboration, teamwork, and community engagement.
• Communication skills – Verbal expression and presentation of national values.
• Self-management skills – Organizing initiatives and taking responsibility.
• Thinking skills – Analysis, creative approaches, and reinterpretation of historical events.

Connection to Mission and Vision

The Independence Day celebration fully reflected the European School’s mission – fostering a caring, multilingual, and inclusive environment where students discover their potential. The event strengthened national identity awareness while nurturing 21st-century leadership skills.

Students’ active participation and the atmosphere of cultural tolerance and collaboration demonstrated how they are already shaping responsible citizenship – ready to act as agents of change both nationally and globally.