Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is marked on the 11th of November, the anniversary of the end of the First World War.The first Armistice Day was on the 11th of November 1919. The event was held by King George V in the grounds of Buckingham Palace and included a two-minute silence. The day is an act of remembrance for all the soldiers who have died in all wars.

The poppy is an important symbol of remembrance for many people throughout the world.In 1915, Canadian doctor John McRae wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields”. He had just witnessed the death of his friend.The opening lines of the poem describe the poppies found on the battlefields and graveyards of the region. The bright red color of the poppies reminded people of the blood spilt during the war.Wreaths of poppies are laid in remembrance of the dead.

The Grade 1 students watched a children friendly Power Point Presentation about the meaning of the Poppy Flowers and then they held a very interesting and precious discussion with Miss Lolla about it.

The Grade 2 Students made some craft poppies, using red felt and black pipe cleaners. Then, they made a picture composition as a tribute for all the soldiers.

The Grade 3 students made big paper poppies with four “I wish” messages of peace in each one of them. Then, they posted the “poppy messages” on the Peace Wall.

The Grade 4 students showed their high level of creativity by drawing some very creative pictures about the meaning of the Remembrance Day.

The Grade 5 class made poppies for themselves and all the members of the staff in a way of honouring all the soldiers who had died in all the many wars that have taken place over the years. They learnt about what Remembrance Day is, how it is celebrated and why it is celebrated across the world. We know that their sacrifice allows us to have the freedoms we enjoy today. They are our heroes and WE REMEMBER THEM.

By CISS PYP Team