Rainbow Schools mark Remembrance Day 2026

All Rainbow Schools will observe Remembrance Day in the lead up to Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Activities and lessons will highlight the significance of the day.

Flags are flying at half-mast at Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island from end of day on Friday, November 6, 2026 to and including Wednesday, November 11, 2026 as we honour the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom.

Staff at the Centre for Education will observe Remembrance Day on November 11th with a virtual ceremony at 10:40 am. The ceremony will provide an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of honouring and remembering the sacrifices made by veterans, including the important contributions of Canadians in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in WWI. There will also be a tribute to those who currently serve in our military. The historical significance of the poppy will be shared. The ceremony will culminate with the Last Post followed by two minutes of silence, Reveille and O Canada.

A.B. Ellis Public School staff and students joined the Espanola High School community for a Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 6th. The primary school choir sang “Make a Difference” by Denise Gagne, and students assisted with the laying of wreaths. This important event marked the sacrifice our veterans, past and present, have made to secure our freedom and democracy.

Algonquin Road Public School will host a Remembrance Day ceremony in the school gym on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am. This gathering will provide an opportunity for students, staff and extended family to pause and pay respect and gratitude to those who have served in the armed forces – past and present. The ceremony will begin with a candlelight procession followed by songs and readings by various classes. After the laying of the wreaths and the playing of “The Last Post”, the entire school community will reflect on those being honoured. A slideshow presentation will highlight personal stories and photos of family members who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

The Assiginack Public School All-Stars will join the Assiginack Township Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11th at 11 am. The school choir will perform Standing Strong and True (For Tomorrow) and will lead the singing of O Canada. All are welcome to attend as a community to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Barrydowne College will mark Remembrance Day with a ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:40 am. Students and staff will gather to honour the memory and legacy of Canada’s brave service members. Those present will reflect on the history and significance of the day including our freedoms and democracy. At 11 am, two minutes of silence will be observed as a tribute to the men and women who have fought and lost their lives in conflict.

In the lead up to Remembrance Day, students from C.R. Judd Public School will learn about the significance of the day and will honour the sacrifices of veterans in securing our freedom and democracy. Students will participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am. Parents and guardians are invited to attend.

Central Manitoulin Public School will host their annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 9 am. Staff and students will be joined by veterans, members of the local Legion and the greater community to pay tribute to all Canadians who serve our country. The service will include student art, poems and a video tribute. Staff and students will create a river of poppies. Students will write messages on their poppies about what peace means and why it’s important to remember and honour those who have served and continue to serve. Following the ceremony, Grade 5 students will attend a community service at the Mindemoya Cenotaph.

On Wednesday, November 11th at 11 am, Charles C. McLean Public School students in Grades 3 to 8 will attend a Remembrance Day service at the Gore Bay Cenotaph hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #514. The school choir will lead O Canada, God Save the King as well as an additional song about peace while two students will lay a wreath on behalf of the school. Students will use their creativity to honour those who have served and continue to serve our country through the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Art and Literacy Contest. Classroom teachers will continue to encourage students to reflect on the importance of remembrance, sacrifice, respect, and gratitude through stories, art and classroom lessons.

On Wednesday, November 11th, the entire Chelmsford Valley District Composite School community will join together to honour the bravery, sacrifice, and service of Canada’s veterans as well as those who continue to serve today. The Remembrance Day ceremony will include readings, music and moments of reflection in memory of the men and women who fought and still fight for our freedom. Staff and students will join Canadians across the nation in a moment of silence, reflection and remembrance at 11 am. Students are encouraged to wear red and black or a poppy in a show of support and respect.

Churchill Public School staff and students will commemorate Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11th with a schoolwide ceremony at 10 am in the gym. The service will include a musical performance by the choir, as well as poetry readings, the laying of wreaths, and a commitment to remember. Parents/guardians are invited to attend.

Confederation Secondary School will mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:45 am with a video created by staff and students. The video was developed with materials from the Royal Canadian Legion and reflects the contributions of our fallen soldiers who served to protect our freedom and democracy. The video will include the singing of O Canada, a reading of In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, the playing of The Last Post, as well as two minutes of silence. A display of remembrance in the main foyer honours those who sacrificed their lives to protect and preserve our great nation.

Copper Cliff Public School will host a Remembrance Day ceremony in the gym at 10 am on Wednesday, November 11th. Family members are welcome to attend as staff and students pay tribute to the brave men and women who have and continue to serve in times of conflict and in the name of peace. The school choir will perform In Flanders Fields. Art created for the Royal Canadian Legion’s poster contest will be on display, and students will present symbols of peace to demonstrate our respect for those who gave their lives for a future without war.

Lansdowne Public School staff and students will join together for a schoolwide Remembrance Day assembly on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am in the gym. The service will include a musical performance by the school choir and hand drummers, poetry readings, the laying of wreaths as well as videos. This meaningful gathering will honour the courage, service and sacrifices of the brave veterans and service members, past and present, who have fought to protect our freedom, peace and democracy.

Larchwood Public School, in collaboration with Royal Canadian Legion Branch #503, will welcome families and community members for a Remembrance Day ceremony in the school gym on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am. Together, staff, students and visitors will take time to remember, recognize and honour the courage and sacrifices of the men, women and animals who served Canada in times of war, conflict and peace. The ceremony will include a special performance by the school choir and students from each class will lay wreaths. Students will also take part in the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poster and literary contest as a way to reflect on the importance of remembrance. During the ceremony, the contest entries will be shared with the school community.

Lasalle Elementary School staff and students will commemorate Remembrance Day with a bilingual ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:45 am. The ceremony will include poetry readings, songs, the laying of wreaths by classes, and a moment of silence. This gathering will provide an opportunity for students and staff to pause, pay respect, and show gratitude to those who have served in the armed forces both past and present. Poppy donations will be accepted for the Royal Canadian Legion.

In recognition of Remembrance Day, the entire Lasalle Secondary School community will watch a 25-minute video presentation that highlights the significance of this important day, the courage and sacrifices of those who have served, and the freedoms we enjoy because of their service. This presentation will provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of remembrance, honour the bravery and dedication of our veterans and fallen soldiers, and develop a deeper sense of gratitude and pride as we recognize those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Little Current Public School will host a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am in the school gym. Families and members of the community are welcome to pay tribute, honour and thank the men and women who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. Students will also participate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poster and literary contest.

A schoolwide Remembrance Day ceremony took place at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School on Thursday, November 5th in collaboration with members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #564. The ceremony commemorated the many sacrifices of the men and women who fought bravely to serve and protect our country.

Each year, staff and students from Lockerby Composite School collect artifacts and mementos of someone who served in a 20th century conflict with a connection to the school. All items are on display in the school’s main foyer as a symbol of remembrance. The entire school will mark Remembrance Day with readings, the playing of The Last Post, Reveille, and O Canada before 11 am on Wednesday, November 11th. Lockerby students will also attend the community Remembrance Day service at the Sudbury Arena.

MacLeod Public School will host a Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:30 am in the gym. Families and members of the community are welcome to pay tribute, honour and thank the men and women who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. Students will take part in the Lockerby Legion Branch #564 Youth Education Program where they will learn about and honour the men and women who served through their own works of poetry, drawings and short stories.

On Wednesday, November 11th, Markstay Public School will host a Remembrance Day ceremony led by Grade 8 students in the school gym which will be adorned with student art. All classes will take part in the Royal Canadian Legion poster contest. In the afternoon, students in Grade 5, 6/7 and 7/8 will visit the Markstay War Memorial to lay a wreath. The Last Post will be played by school Principal Lisa Puddester.

Students and staff from Monetville Public School will attend the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Noelville Arena. Students will recite In Flanders Fields and The Act of Remembrance, and will lay wreaths to honour those who have and continue to serve our country – remembering the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

Northeastern Elementary School will host a bilingual Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th to honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. The Concert Band will perform O Canada, and students will also sing songs and recite poems and readings. Parents, guardians and community members are welcome to attend. Students in the Grade 2/3 and 3 classes will perform a song at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #336 in Falconbridge.

Princess Anne Public School staff and students will take part in Remembrance Day celebrations. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 will lead and participate in a ceremony by bringing in the colours, presenting readings, and laying wreaths. The school choir will perform. Students from Grades 7 and 8 will attend the Remembrance Day service at the Sudbury Arena.

Students from Queen Elizabeth II Public School will take part in a schoolwide Remembrance Day ceremony in the gym on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am. This important event will commemorate the sacrifice our veterans, past and present, have made to secure our freedom and democracy. Families are welcome to attend. Doors open at 9:45 am.

R.H. Murray Public School will gather on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 am in the gym to commemorate Remembrance Day. The ceremony will feature musical performances, poetry readings, the laying of wreaths, and video presentations as staff and students join together to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.  Members of the community are invited to attend this meaningful tribute.

Students and staff from R.L. Beattie Public School will take part in a schoolwide Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th to honour the sacrifices and service of the brave men and women who served our country in war and military unrest. As part of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poster contest, students will create art to reflect the significance of Remembrance Day. Students will also engage in learning opportunities focused on the history, meaning and importance of this day. All students will receive a postcard and are invited to write a message of appreciation to our Canadian soldiers and veterans, in French. The postcards will be sent to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and veterans as a gesture of gratitude for their service and dedication to our country.

Redwood Acres Public School will honour the sacrifices of Canadians during a Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th in the school gym. The school choir will sing a song about peace to remind us that we can work together to make our world a better place. Classes will sing O Canada and will recite In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. All classes will lay wreaths. The ceremony will conclude with a moment of silence at 11 am to commemorate the end of World War I and the many lives lost in war and times of conflict.

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #432 will join staff and students from S. Geiger Public School on Monday, November 9th at 11:30 am for a ceremony of remembrance. The assembly will include the singing of When We All Stand Together by the school choir, the reading of a poem written by a student, and the laying of a ceremonial wreath. Students in Grade 7/8 will attend the community ceremony alongside the Choir, who will perform a song on Wednesday, November 11th at 11 am at the arena.

Several classes from Sudbury Secondary School will learn about Indigenous perspectives for Remembrance Day. Some students will watch the National Remembrance Day Assembly in the Sheridan Auditorium. Other students will attend the municipal service at the Sudbury Arena where the North Star Choir will sing O Canada. Original documents from World War II including letters from soldiers, a school newsletter, photographs and news clippings are on display in the school library. A special binder was created in dedication to alumni who lost their lives.

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 at Valley View Public School will gather in the gym at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 11th for the annual Remembrance Day assembly. This meaningful ceremony will provide an opportunity to honour and remember the sacrifices made by veterans, past and present, in protecting our freedom and democracy. To help students connect personally with the significance of the day, staff will share photographs of veterans who are family members of the Valley View school community. Co-led by staff and students, the assembly will include student artwork, songs, readings and the laying of wreaths.

Walden Public School will host a Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th. The ceremony will include performances by the school choir as well as several classes in English and French. The ceremony will conclude with the laying of the wreaths, the playing of The Last Post, a minute of silence and The Rouse. Families and community members are welcome. The Walden Seniors invited the school choir to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lively Cenotaph where they will perform O Canada and Highway of Heroes for the community.

Westmount Avenue Public School students will display class wreaths for the community on Wednesday, November 11th. Students will also gather for a sensory activity, read books, and sing songs to remember our brave soldiers.

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