On Tuesday, November 10, 2009 students and staff took part in our annual Remembrance assembly. The assembly featured a colour party comprised of cadets and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, musical performances by our school band, elementary choir and combined choir as well as student presentations from Ashley Osmond and Chris Mallard on the topic of the importance and meaning of remembrance. Sgt. John Sloan and Cpl. Jon Williams addressed students assembled and highlighted in particular the differences youth – especially young girls – experience in present day Afghanistan.

The assembly also featured a video performance of “A Pittance of Time” as well as a tribute to Canadian soldiers. The oath to fallen soldiers was recited and a minute of silence observed. Our thanks to our elementary choir, combined choir, and school band all under the direction of Ms. Ryan, to Mr. Andrews who provided the technical support for the assembly, and finally to Mr. Baggs who organized the assembly and served as the master of ceremonies.