Grande Prairie, AB – Remembrance Day events will be held at schools throughout Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) on Tuesday, November 10. We also join with all Canadians in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service on November 8, National Aboriginal Veterans Day. Scenario 1 guidance for school re-entry states that in-person school assemblies or other large gatherings must be avoided. For this reason, PWPSD schools have found creative ways to host meaningful in-class ceremonies. The events listed below are closed to the public this year due to the current public health measures.
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Event Details |
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Alternative Education – Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre, Grande Prairie |
Nov. 10, 10:50 a.m. |
A short virtual ceremony via the school’s online learning platform will provide an opportunity for staff, students and the on- and off-campus community to honour and remember those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. A moment of silence will be observed at 11:00 a.m.
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Beaverlodge Elementary School |
Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. |
A video tribute, prepared with input from the school Leadership Team, Fine Arts and students, will be shared with parents and community. A moment of silence will be observed at 11:00 a.m. Students will read essays and poems in class. Student artwork is on display throughout the school.
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Beaverlodge Regional High School |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
A Remembrance Day video will be streamed in each classroom followed by a minute of silence at 11:00 a.m.
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Bezanson School |
Nov 10, 10:45 a.m. |
The Grade 9 Leadership class will present the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony via Google Meet, with all students joining from their classrooms. The virtual ceremony will include classroom contributions of videos, photos and art.
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Bonanza School |
Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m. |
Students will participate in class presentations that will be added to a school-wide virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony via Google Meet.
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Clairmont Community School |
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. |
A virtual ceremony that follows the school’s traditional Remembrance Day event. Students will read poems, lay wreaths and observe a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m.
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Eaglesham School |
Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. |
A moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Remembrance Day slideshow presentation in each class.
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Elmworth School |
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. |
Classes will simultaneously view a virtual ceremony, followed by a poetry recital by two students in each class and a moment of silence.
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Harry Balfour School |
Nov. 10 |
Two school-wide virtual assemblies, followed by a moment of silence.
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Helen E. Taylor School |
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. |
School-wide virtual assembly featuring an interview with a veteran, the Grades 4-9 virtual choir, a slideshow honoring veterans who are relatives of current HET students, and a moment of silence.
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Hythe Regional School |
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. |
A virtual slideshow ceremony, shared with all classes, will reflect the school’s traditional Remembrance Day event and also include information on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Students will participate in individual classroom activities. Veterans are being honoured on bulletin board displays throughout the school.
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LaGlace School |
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. |
A virtual ceremony that follows the school’s traditional Remembrance Day event, with participation from all classes. |
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Peace Wapiti Academy |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
A slideshow that includes a video presentation, interactive digital activities and a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. will be shared with all classes.
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Penson School |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
A virtual assembly with a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m.
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Ridgevalley School |
Nov. 10, 10:55 a.m. |
Classes will observe a minute of silence at 11:00 a.m., followed by a virtual presentation of grade appropriate messages from Canadian Forces members, provided by Canada’s Department of National Defence.
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Robert W. Zahara Public School |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
A virtual assembly led by Grade 6 Leadership students via Google Meet, featuring a slideshow highlighting veterans who are relatives of school staff. Students and staff will walk downtown to honour the local veterans whose banners are displayed along Main Street in Sexsmith.
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Rycroft School |
Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. |
A virtual ceremony featuring student poems and performances will be viewed in individual classrooms, followed by a moment of silence.
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Savanna School |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
Students will listen to the national anthem and a short announcement, followed by a moment of silence and an interactive slideshow. |
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Sexsmith Secondary School |
Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m. |
The school will host a virtual ceremony.
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Spirit River Regional Academy |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
A virtual ceremony that follows the school’s traditional Remembrance Day event will be viewed in individual classrooms, followed by a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will be shared on the school’s Facebook page.
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Teepee Creek School |
Nov. 10 |
Individual classroom discussions will focus on the importance of Remembrance Day and its significance to various people and groups. A moment of silence will be observed at 11:00 a.m.
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Wembley Elementary School |
Nov. 10 |
A virtual presentation featuring WES students will be shared with individual classrooms. Students will participate in discussions on the importance of Remembrance Day and its significance to various people and groups. A moment of silence will be observed at 11:00 a.m.
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Whispering Ridge Community School |
Nov. 10, 10:50 a.m. |
Students and staff will simultaneously watch grade appropriate Remembrance Day slideshows featuring images, videos, and songs. |
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Woking School |
Nov. 10, 10:45 a.m. |
A video featuring contributions from individual classes will be viewed in individual classrooms, followed by a minute of silence at 11:00 a.m.
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