Halloween

Halloween was originally a Celtic festival called "Samhain" which was used to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. 

  They also believed this transition from fall to winter was a bridge to the world of the dead.

Today's Halloween is much different. While it still has a somewhat "darker" theme to it unlike most other holidays, Halloween has become very family friendly. It is a custom to have younger children dress up and then roam around the neighbourhood asking for candy from strangers. 

   While adults; decorate their homes, hand out candy or dress up themselves and go to Halloween themed parties. Halloween is a very different holiday than thousands of years ago.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a solemn day in which Countries such as: Canada, America, Britain, New Zealand, Australia, etc: honor the men and woman who have and will continue to sacrifice their lives to keep our freedom alive.

Our own school follows this tradition by holding an annual Remembrance Day assembly. The assembly took place on  Friday Nov. 7th. The feeling in the air was that of sorrow and respect. You could here the sadness in our veteran guests voices. It was humbling.

Mr. Pue did most of the talking.

Members of the Drama Club performed a skit based on a classic Remembrance Day poem.

The Choir sang a number of songs throughout the assembly.

Two students from Betty Gilbert read a poem about Remembrance Day.

Our principal Mr. Puesic, the Superintendent and Our esteemed military experienced guests.

Lest We Forget.