Remembrance Day: A Message From The Principal Events We invite members of our community to join us in our Remembrance Day ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 on Wednesday. November 11th, and you can join us online through Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3367300682 At Newton’s Grove, we have made it our practice to set aside time on November 11th for the whole school to pause and consider the significance of Remembrance Day. Unlike most special occasions, this one is not a celebration. Remembrance Day is a sombre reminder of the horror of war, the cost in human suffering of historical conflicts, and the debt we owe to those who sacrificed their lives in these causes. Most importantly, it is a call to see the ongoing face of war in our world, and to teach a new generation that taking up arms should be the last resort in resolving any conflict. Traditionally, we have had assemblies on the morning of November 11th, tailored to the age of our students. The senior Student Council distributes poppies, provided by our local Legion. Mr. Alonso’s music students play moving pieces, always ending in Taps, and Mrs. Hewitt’s directs students in the reading of poems and passages. This year, despite the challenges posed by social distancing and the pandemic, will be no different. Through Edsby, and by opening all our classroom doors, we will both see and hear our student performers, and our Remembrance Day ceremony will proceed as usual. At 11:00 a.m., the school will hold a moment of silence. That moment is both a tribute and a reflection. Although brief, it provides an opportunity for teachers to share the significance of this day. Teachers engage their students in discussions of why we choose this day, and what it means to all of us. At Newton’s Grove, we promise to educate the whole student, and teaching the horrors of war and the honour of service and sacrifice are part of that education Related Articles March 2024 Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Splash of Green Our school may be closed for the March break, but wherever you may be on… March 2024 Celebrate Spring with Newton’s Grove at These Free Bunny EGGScitement Community Events in Brampton! Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season of renewal than with… March 2024 Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honouring Trailblazers, Inspiring Futures March marks the beginning of National Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the… February 2024 Upcoming Event: Join us on March 2nd for our Science Fair & Open House The Newton’s Grove School community is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for our upcoming… February 2024 You Are Invited to Our Stepping Into Kindergarten Event! We are inviting families to our Stepping Into Kindergarten event on Tuesday, February 13th starting… January 2024 It’s Our First Open House of the New Year! Have You Reserved Your Spot for Newton’s Grove School’s Upcoming Open House? Our first Open… More posts
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