Each year Meridian hosts several project-based events that allow students to work on projects. Past events have included a Mardi Gras, “A Night in Egypt”, “Save the Rainforest”, and “Under the Sea”. This year Meridian will host several events whereby students will be engaged in hands-on studies of various curricular areas. Using a project-based approach, the students will engage in school-wide activities that center around thematic teaching and learning opportunities. This year’s topic will be “Down Under”, highlighting the culture of Australia – its people, animals, plant life, etc. These events are held in the evening in order to include family and friends. It is amazing to see how the students become excited and involved when they participate in every aspect of the planning, organizing, preparing and hosting these events. When students work hard, they take ownership in the task, and success is inevitable.