Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a day observed in the commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

The federal department of Veterans Affairs Canada states that the date is of "remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace"; specifically, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and all conflicts since then in which members of the Canadian Forces have participated.  

At Pierre de Coubertin we believe in helping our students whom have never known war, understand and appreciate what those who have served Canada in times of war, armed conflict and peace stand for and what they have sacrificed for their country. 

We have been working on several writing projects in our class pertaining to Remembrance Day.  One of which will lead to a collection of "thank you" letters that will be mailed to active soldiers in Afghanistan.  

We viewed this video this afternoon:

We will conclude our Remembrance Day celebration with an assembly with Miss Maria tomorrow.