Lest We Forget
As we approached Remembrance Day, the Grade 1&2 class reflected on what Remembrance Day meant to them. Through various stories and pictures, they were introduced to what the poppy meant, and why we celebrate Remembrance Day in Canada. Whil..
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We Remember
Today we gathered together as a school for a Remembrance Day Chapel. Wearing poppies, we stood and sang O Canada in English and then in French. We listened as students in Grade 7 and 8 read a few poems. I am a Canadian Free to speak without ..
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Lest we forget
Poppy, poppy, what do you say? Wear me on Remembrance Day. Poppy, poppy, what do you tell? Many soldiers in battle fell. Poppy, poppy, what should we know? That peace on earth should grow, grow, grow. Today we took a few moments out of our day..
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We Remember
Last week Monday, we took some time to remember those who sacrifice and give so much during times of war. We learned about the symbol and importance of the poppy. We listened to the poem, In Flanders Fields. Before this gathering, every studen..
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