Hiroshima Day August 6
𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 of Hiroshima Day:
To remember the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, promote peace, and raise awareness about the consequences of war and nuclear weapons.
𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 with Details
1.Peace Assembly / Silence Tribute
What to do: Begin the day with a 1-minute silence for Hiroshima victims.
Add: Read out a peace poem or quote by Mahatma Gandhi or Albert Einstein.
2.Poster Making: “Say No to Nuclear War”
Themes: Peace, Anti-Nuclear Weapons, Effects of War
Display: In hallways or classrooms.
3.Skit or Role Play – “Voices from Hiroshima”
What to show: Victim stories, loss, message of peace.
Impact: Emotionally strong, promotes empathy.
4.Film Screening / Documentary
Suggested Titles: “Barefoot Gen (Anime)”, “Hiroshima: BBC Documentary”
Follow-up: Short discussion session or worksheet activity.
5.Peace Crane Origami Activity
Why: Inspired by Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima survivor.
How: Teach students to fold paper cranes as a symbol of peace.
6.Essay or Poem Writing
Topics:
“The World After Hiroshima”
“A Peaceful Tomorrow”
“I am Sadako – A Letter from Hiroshima”
7.Quiz: “World War II and Peace Movements”
Format: MCQs or team-based oral quiz.
Focus: Hiroshima bombing facts, anti-war movements, UN peace efforts.
8.Wall of Peace
Activity: Students write peace messages or pledges on colored slips.
Display: On a "Peace Tree" or wall chart.
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Sample School Circular – Hiroshima Day
𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿
Date: 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟬𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
To: All Students and Staff
Subject: Observation of Hiroshima Day – August 6
Dear Students and Staff,
Our school will observe Hiroshima Day on Tuesday, August 6, to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This day is a solemn reminder of the devastating effects of war and the need to strive for peace in our world.
To promote values of peace, non-violence, and global unity, the following activities will be conducted:
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
08:50 AM – Peace Assembly
Silent tribute to victims
Peace pledge by students
Reading of a peace poem
09:30 AM – Poster Competition
Theme: “Peace, Not War”
Venue: Art Room | Classes 6–10
10:30 AM – Peace Crane Origami Activity
Venue: Classrooms | Classes 4–8
11:30 AM – Documentary Screening & Reflection
Film: “Voices from Hiroshima”
Venue: AV Room | Classes 9–12
12:30 PM – Essay / Poem Writing
Topic: “Lessons from Hiroshima” | Submit to Class Teacher
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
▪️Students must maintain discipline and respect the solemn nature of the event.
▪️Selected essays, posters, and origami cranes will be displayed in the Peace Corner.
▪️Teachers will guide and monitor all class-based activities.
Let us remember the past and commit ourselves to building a more peaceful future.
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹
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𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡𝗩 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮