![]() ![]() They reflected on the sacrifice of others and the importance of remembering the past and saying thank you to those who have gone before us and given us the peace and freedom we enjoy in our country today. Later the pupils wrote an acrostic poem of their own about Poppy Day. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the literal translation of lest we forget is it should not be forgotten. In topic time the pupils found out more about John McCrae, a surgeon in the First Canadian Army, and his poem In Flanders Field. As an act of Remembrance, Year 2 then made their own poppies to put in their topic books. Together they learned the first verse of John's poem, which they were then able to recite. What they didn't know was that a poem written by John McCrae about these fields of poppies inspired countries around the world to adopt the poppy as The Flower of Remembrance. Year 2 were able to recall how the poppy became a symbol of remembrance, due to the fact that they were the only flowers to grow on the battlefields in Ypres, Belgium. Pupils discovered that in 1919 the first Armistice Day was celebrated and continued to be celebrated until after World War II, which was when it became known as Remembrance Day. Our Junior School newsletter this week outlines Year 2's learning about the history of Remembrance Day which we are pleased to share below for the wider school community to read. Lest We Forget Flag, Double Stitched Remembrance Day Flag with Brass Grommets, 3 X 5 Ft 33 1 offer from 12.99 Lest We Forget Remembrance Day Flag WW1 Centenary Flag Poppy Gifts for Army Moderate-Outdoor Polyester Heroes Soldiers Armed Forces Flag Banner5ft x 3ft 3 1 offer from 11. Help them learn what the day is all about. Below you will find a Remembrance Day printable for kids. It is a day young and old should pause, to give thanks and to remember. Poster or banner of Remembrance day of Canada with poppy flowers.
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