Thinking of having a Remembrance Day ceremony, but are not sure where to start? It may seem daunting at first! Hopefully we can help! Find out how you can organize your own ceremony in your schools with our practical guide.
This activity was directly adapted for the Quebec curriculum from our sister program, Honouring Bravery. Check out their online version!
Activity content
This activity includes two practical guides tailored to different grade levels in Quebec. Each practical guide provides teachers with the resources they need to create their own Remembrance Day ceremony in their schools. Click on one of the following links to access the guide that is right for you and your students:
Supplementary activity
Looking for other ways to enhance your activities? The Department of National Defence’s National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program provides educators with the unique opportunity to include a Canadian Armed Forces member in their Remembrance Day ceremonies. They offer an array of options to meet your every need, submit a request through their website right over here.
Activity objectives
This activity is suitable for all grade levels. It is part of experiential learning and is consistent with trauma-sensitive pedagogy. A Remembrance Day assembly serves as a commemoration for troops and veterans, both past and present. For students, it can also be an opportunity to learn about the service of a loved one, remember someone who has passed away, or reflect on current events. To this end, Remembrance Day can be a day that evokes many emotions for your students.
Through this activity, our goal is to provide a place for students to gather, exchange ideas, and listen to each other so that they can share their opinions, stories, and emotions.
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