School Life · Community

Community Events
& Celebrations

Building Community Through Celebration

Universal School hosts events throughout the year that bring together students, families, staff, and alumni to celebrate achievements, honour traditions, and strengthen community bonds — weaving 68 years of shared heritage into every gathering.

9+ Annual Traditions
& Celebrations
K–12 Every Student
Participates
68 Years of Tradition
Since 1958
3 Countries in
Our Heritage
Annual Traditions

A Year Full of Meaning

From September's warm welcome to June's proud send-off, each event on our calendar carries purpose — connecting students, families, and staff through shared experience.

Back to School Night

Tradition

Parents meet teachers face-to-face, tour classrooms, receive an overview of curriculum expectations, and have every opportunity to ask questions — setting a collaborative tone for the year ahead.

Meet your child's teachers Classroom tours Curriculum overview Open Q&A session

Independence Day Celebration

National Pride

A celebration of Lebanese national pride and identity — the entire school community gathers to honour Lebanon's heritage through cultural performances, traditional music, and authentic food.

Lebanese cultural performances Traditional music & dance Authentic Lebanese food

Winter Concert & Celebrations

Tradition

Students take centre stage — music ensembles perform, drama groups captivate, and cultural holiday traditions are woven into an evening the whole family can celebrate together.

Music & drama performances Cultural holiday celebrations Family gathering & refreshments

Science Fair

Tradition

The school transforms into a living laboratory — student research projects go on display, hands-on experiments invite the community to engage, and external judges award standout innovators.

Student research displayed Hands-on experiments Community judges & awards

Spring Arts Festival

Tradition

A celebration of student creativity in all its forms — the campus becomes a gallery and performance space where visual arts, music, and drama come together in a joyful family showcase.

Visual arts exhibition Music & drama performances Creative student showcases Family celebration

Sports Day

Tradition

House teams compete with spirit and camaraderie in track and field events, culminating in a family picnic celebration where athletic achievement and community pride take centre stage.

Track & field competitions House team spirit Family picnic & celebration

Graduation Ceremony

✦ Milestone

The most formal celebration of the academic year — Grade 12 graduates walk across the stage, receive their awards and recognitions, and bid farewell as the newest alumni of Universal School's proud 68-year legacy.

Formal Grade 12 celebration Awards & recognitions 100% university acceptance
Entrepreneurship Pathway

Entrepreneurship Showcases

Multiple times per year, Universal School opens its doors for the community to witness real student ventures — from primary marketplaces to senior Demo Days where Grade 12 entrepreneurs pitch to genuine investors.

The Community is Always Invited

Entrepreneurship showcases are not internal school events — they are community events. Parents, alumni, business leaders, and invited guests attend to engage with student ventures, provide real feedback, and celebrate the next generation of entrepreneurs. Each format is tailored by grade band so every student participates at the right level of challenge.

Grades 3–5

Class Marketplace

Elementary · Multiple times per year

Young entrepreneurs design, produce, and sell real products to their school community — learning the fundamentals of value creation, customer service, and basic business thinking through joyful, hands-on experience.

What the community sees
Student-made products for sale
Live customer interactions
Real transactions & feedback
Grades 6–9

Shark Tank Sprint

Middle School · Multiple times per year

Student teams develop business ideas and pitch them to a panel of community judges in a fast-paced format — building critical thinking, communication, and resilience under real pressure.

What the community sees
Live pitch presentations
Panel Q&A with community judges
Business idea competitions
Grades 10–12

Demo Day

Senior School · Multiple times per year

The flagship entrepreneurship event — senior students launch real ventures and present to invited investors, alumni, and community leaders in a professional, high-stakes format mirroring genuine startup culture.

What the community sees
Real venture demonstrations
Investor & alumni engagement
Professional pitch format
At a Glance

The Year at a Glance

Every month brings a reason to gather, celebrate, and grow together as a community.

September
Back to School Night
Family Community
November 22
Independence Day Celebration
National Cultural
December
Winter Concert & Celebrations
Performing Arts Family
March
Science Fair
STEM Innovation
Multiple Dates
Entrepreneurship Showcases
Grades 3–12 Open to All
May
Spring Arts Festival
Visual Arts Drama
May – June
Sports Day
Athletics House Spirit
June
Graduation Ceremony
Grade 12 Milestone
Special Event · April 18, 2026

68-Year Celebration
& Brand Launch

Saturday, April 18, 2026

A historic milestone in Universal School's story — the entire community gathers to celebrate 68 years of resilience, excellence, and innovation. The event marks the official reveal of our new brand identity and premieres a heritage film documenting our journey from Burj Hamoud (1958) through Cyprus and Greece, to our home in Aramoun today.

Brand identity reveal
Heritage film premiere
Alumni & community gathering
3 countries, one family
Learn More About This Event

Our events are not just items on a calendar. They are the moments when our community becomes visible to itself — when students see that their work matters, families feel they truly belong, and our 68-year story continues to be written together.

— Universal School Community · Aramoun Campus, Lebanon
Community Events · Universal School · Aramoun

Join the Universal School
Community

Every event is open to our entire school family. Register your child, connect with other families, and become part of a community that has been celebrating together since 1958.

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School Life · Community Events

Open to the
Community

Universal School's doors are always open. From prospective family open houses to alumni homecomings, student talent shows to heritage celebrations — every event we host is an invitation to belong. This is how 68 years of community are built, one gathering at a time.

20+ Event Types
per Year
All Community
Welcomed
68 Years of
Tradition
3 Countries in
Our Heritage
01 · Prospective Families

Your First Step Into Universal School

We believe choosing a school should feel like coming home. Our open houses and information sessions give prospective families the access and clarity they need to make a confident decision.

Open Houses

Open Houses

Scheduled throughout the academic year

Step inside Universal School. Walk the Aramoun campus, meet the teachers who will guide your child, and see our learning environments firsthand — from Early Years classrooms to our Senior School innovation spaces.

Guided campus tours led by students
Program and curriculum overview by subject
One-on-one time with faculty and staff
Live Q&A — no question is off limits
Meet current families and hear their stories
Information Sessions

Information Sessions

Topic-focused deep dives · Various dates

Go deeper on the topics that matter most to your family. Each information session focuses on a specific aspect of Universal School's offering — from our three 2026 pathways to the financial aid process.

Admissions process — step by step
Financial aid and fee structure explained
Pathway-specific information panels
Lebanese Excellence Canadian Gateway (OSSD) Entrepreneurship
02 · Parent Engagement

Parents as Partners

At Universal School, parents are not guests — they are essential members of our community. We invest in regular, meaningful engagement that gives every family a real voice in school life.

PSA Meetings

Monthly · First Wednesday

The Parent-School Association meets monthly — a structured forum where parents shape school events, provide direct feedback to leadership, and collaborate on strengthening our community.

Parent involvement & governance
Event planning & coordination
Community building initiatives
Direct feedback to school leadership

Parent Education Workshops

Various topics · Throughout year

Practical workshops to help families support their children at home and beyond — from navigating developmental stages to preparing for university applications.

Supporting student learning at home
Understanding developmental stages
University preparation & applications
Digital safety & online wellbeing

Coffee with the Principal

Quarterly · Informal Gatherings

No agenda, no formality — just an open conversation between parents and school leadership over coffee. Share ideas, raise concerns, and build the kind of direct relationship that makes a school community thrive.

Direct access to school leadership
Share ideas and community suggestions
Voice concerns in a trusted space
Informal community connection
03 · Student-Led Events

Students Take the Stage

The most memorable events at Universal School are the ones our students own entirely — from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call and beyond.

Talent Show

Celebrating every form of student brilliance

A community celebration where students step into the spotlight on their own terms — performing the acts they have chosen, rehearsed, and owned. Families fill the hall; students fill it with joy.

Music
Comedy
Dance
Drama
Visual Art
& More

Student Council Initiatives

Leadership through action, all year long

Universal School's Student Council does not just organise events — they build culture. From high-energy spirit weeks to meaningful charity drives, every initiative is student-conceived, student-run, and community-focused.

Spirit weeks
Theme days
Fundraisers
Community service
Awareness campaigns
Charity drives
04 · Special Occasions

Moments That Matter

Special occasion events mark the moments of transition, belonging, and shared joy that turn a school into a community.

New Family Welcome

A warm, structured welcome at the start of each school year — designed so new families feel they belong from day one. Ice-breakers, campus orientation, and real conversations with established families.

Start of Year Campus Tour Family Connections

International Day

A vibrant celebration of the cultures, languages, and heritages within our school community — students and families set up cultural booths, share traditional foods, and perform for one another.

Cultural Diversity Global Awareness Performances

Book Fair

An annual or bi-annual event that brings the joy of reading to the entire school community. Students browse and purchase books at accessible prices, with family literacy at the heart of the experience.

Annual / Bi-Annual K–12 Family Literacy
05 · Alumni

Once Universal,
Always Universal

Our alumni network spans Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, and beyond — 68 years of graduates who carry Universal School's values into every field and every corner of the world. We bring them home every year.

Homecoming Weekend

Annual · All Alumni Welcome

Every year, alumni from across Lebanon and the diaspora return to Aramoun for a weekend of reconnection — walking the campus that shaped them, catching up with former teachers, and meeting the generation of students carrying the tradition forward.

Full campus tours for returning graduates
Reunion activities and social gatherings
Reconnection with classmates and teachers
Heritage presentations and storytelling

Class Reunions

Milestone Years · School-Supported

Milestone reunions at 5, 10, 15, 20+ years bring graduating classes back together — organised by class representatives and fully supported by the school. Every reunion is a reminder of the bonds that Universal School builds for life.

5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 25+ Years
Organised by class representatives
Full logistical support from the school
Campus access and event space provided
06 · Community Service

Giving Back,
Together

Service to the wider community is woven into Universal School's DNA. These events bring students, staff, and families together for a common cause.

Campus Clean-Up Days

The whole community — students, parents, and staff — comes together to beautify our shared spaces and model environmental stewardship.

Campus beautification Environmental awareness Community collaboration

Community Fundraisers

Student-led and PSA-organised fundraisers for specific causes — teaching real civic responsibility while generating tangible impact in our community.

Student-led campaigns PSA-organised drives Community participation

Charity Drives

Tangible acts of generosity — food drives, clothing donations, and targeted support for families and causes within our wider community in Lebanon.

Food drives Clothing donations Community support
07 · Cultural & Heritage

Roots That Run Deep

From our founding in 1958 to our presence in Lebanon, Cyprus, and Greece — Universal School's cultural and heritage events honour the extraordinary journey that brought us here.

Founder's Day

Honouring 68 years of mission and resilience
1958 Burj Hamoud · Lebanon

A day to reflect on who we are and where we come from. Founder's Day honours the vision that launched Universal School as "Modern Education" in 1958 — and the resilience that rebuilt it after the Civil War, expanded it internationally, and brought it to Aramoun as the school it is today.

Reflection on 68-year founding mission
Celebration of values and traditions
Alumni stories across generations
Heritage from Burj Hamoud to Aramoun

Lebanese Heritage Celebrations

Music, dance, food — intergenerational pride

Lebanese culture is not a subject at Universal School — it is a lived experience. Our heritage celebrations bring together grandparents, parents, and students to share the music, dance, food, and stories that define who we are as a Lebanese school community.

Lebanese music and traditional dance
Authentic Lebanese food and flavours
Intergenerational family participation
Cultural storytelling across generations
08 · Stay Connected & Get Involved

Never Miss a Moment.
Help Make Them Happen.

Stay updated through every channel we offer — and if you want to go further, our parent volunteers are the heartbeat of every event we run.

Event Calendar

Five ways to stay updated — choose yours

Universal School's full event calendar is always available online and updated in real time. Subscribe through any of our official channels to receive instant notifications about upcoming events, changes, and opportunities to get involved.

School Website Full calendar always available — universalschool.edu.lb
Live
K12NET Parent Portal Your personal dashboard — events, grades, and more
Portal
Monthly Newsletter Full event preview delivered to your inbox every month
Email
WhatsApp Announcements Instant event reminders and last-minute updates
Instant
Social Media Behind-the-scenes content and event highlights
Social

Event Volunteers

Parent volunteers are the heartbeat of every event at Universal School. Whether setting up the Spring Arts Festival, managing registration at Graduation, or running food stations on Sports Day — your time makes it all possible.

Volunteer Opportunities
Setup and event decorations
Food, refreshments and hospitality
Registration, check-in and welcome
Activity supervision and coordination
Post-event cleanup and pack-down

A school is only as strong as the community that surrounds it. For 68 years, Universal School has been built not only by teachers and students — but by every parent who volunteered, every alumni who returned, and every family who believed that education is a shared endeavour.

— Universal School Community · Aramoun Campus, Lebanon · Est. 1958
Open to Community · Universal School · Since 1958

Your Family Belongs
Here With Us

Whether you are exploring Universal School for the first time or you are already part of our community — there is always a door open, an event to attend, and a place for you in our story.

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School Life · Media Gallery

Event Photos
& Videos

Every celebration, performance, and milestone at Universal School is captured and shared — so families can relive the moments that matter and memories last far beyond the day itself.

Capturing Memories Since 1958
Media Gallery

A Year in Pictures

From Graduation morning to Sports Day afternoon — every event generates a collection of professional and community photographs that tell the story of our school year.

Where to Find Our Media

Where Memories Live

Professional and parent photos from all events are shared across four dedicated channels — so every family can find and relive the moments that matter most to them.

School Website
Media Gallery

The official, permanently accessible archive of all Universal School events. Curated albums organised by event and year — always available to the entire community.

Always Online

K12NET
Parent Portal

Private, password-protected gallery within the parent portal — giving families secure access to photos of their own children without public sharing.

Private Access

Year-End
Slideshows

A curated video celebration of the entire academic year — screened at Graduation and shared with families as a treasured keepsake of their child's year at Universal School.

Annual Keepsake
Privacy & Consent

Photo Permissions

Every family's privacy preferences are respected absolutely. Our permission system is simple, transparent, and set up at enrolment — so no family ever has to worry.

How It Works

Consent Indicated
at Enrolment

When families join Universal School, photo and video consent is clearly indicated on enrolment forms. This preference is recorded in our systems and respected across every event, every channel, and every year your child is with us. There are no grey areas — consent is explicit and honoured without exception.

Consent Recorded at Enrolment Parents clearly indicate photo consent on the official enrolment form. This preference is stored in K12NET and linked to your child's profile for every event throughout the academic year.
Students Without Consent Are Protected Students whose families have not given consent are never included in published photos — on the website, social media, newsletters, or any other external channel. Privacy is our default, not an exception.
With Consent Website · Social · Portal · Slideshow
Without Consent Never included in published photos
K12NET Portal Private access for all families
To update your photo consent at any time, contact the school office or update your preferences through the K12NET parent portal.
Get in Touch

Contact the Events Coordinator

Questions about an upcoming event, photo permissions, media requests, or volunteering opportunities? We are always happy to hear from you.

Events Coordinator

Universal School · Aramoun Campus

Whether you have a question about event schedules, media requests, photo consent, or want to register as a volunteer — our Events Coordinator and the PSA team are here for you. Reach out through any channel below.

Phone +961 1 234 567
Parent Portal Message via K12NET

Helpful Links

Everything you need — from the media gallery to the events calendar — in one place.

School Media Gallery Full Events Calendar K12NET Parent Portal Volunteer for Events Update Photo Consent
Office Hours Monday – Friday · 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM During the academic year · Aramoun Campus, Mount Lebanon

A photograph is not just a memory — it is proof that something meaningful happened. At Universal School, every photo we share is a record of the community we have built together over 68 years.

— Universal School Community · Aramoun Campus, Lebanon · Est. 1958
Media Gallery · Community Events · Universal School

Be Part of the
Story We're Telling

Explore our full media gallery, attend the next event, and add your family to the 68-year visual story of Universal School — a community built one celebration at a time.

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