Westberry students and staff honour veterans

By Joan Janzen

Westberry students, staff and visitors assembled on Monday morning, November 4th, for a Remembrance Day Ceremony. The Grade 3 students filed onto the stage, with several of them taking on the role of MC for the ceremony. Both students and staff wore their best attire for the occasion.

Grade 3 students honoured veterans with poems, songs, the National Anthem, and God Save the King at Westberry Elementary School's Remembrance Day Ceremony. Photo by Joan Janzen

Grade 4 students had handcrafted wreaths for Westberry’s Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 4th. Photo by Joan Janzen

The Grade 3 students sang the National Anthem after the Marching of the Colours by members of the Legion and RCMP. Each of the Grade 3 classes recited a poem, and wreaths were laid on behalf of the school and the Legion before several Grade 4 students brought their handcrafted wreaths up to the stage.

The Grade 3 students sang "Peace like a River." The "Last Post" was followed by two minutes of silence and the Rouse, a morning wake-up trumpet call.

Legion President Scott Holloway addressed the students, staff, and visitors, reminding the audience to honour those who protect us and stand in harm's way. Many fought, died, and never came home. "We want to value their lives and honour their families," he said.

The audience enjoyed a musical video presentation by various groups of six students, followed by students answering the question, "What does peace mean to you?"

Once again, the Grade 3 students sang a song, "We Must Remember," before singing "God Save the King" before marching out of the Colour Party.