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Remembrance Day 1
November 11th, on the 11th hour, Brentwood students and staff gather in the Killy Theater to honor all the Brentonians, Canadians, and soldiers who risked - or lost - their lives to save ours and to make Canada the welcoming place we are lucky to call home.
Brentwood began the process of reflecting and honouring our veterans on Monday in our advisor groups when every student wrote a note of gratitude to a local Canadian veteran thanking them for their service and reminding them that their efforts and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. For many Canadian students, this is a tradition, but for our international students, this was a chance to learn about Canadian history and the actions Brentwood takes to remember. The thank-you cards were written on postcards with artwork by Brentwood students - Jule G and Rozie K - art that kindles an emotional impact that accompanies Remembrance Day.
Due to the Midterm Break, Brentwood’s ceremony was actually held on November 10th, on the 11th hour. The ceremony began with solemn piano music by Avik B, Jenny J, Angel S, and Mimi D. Our Head of School, Bud Patel, then read the poem written by Colin Lytton Graham to commemorate his Brentwood rugby teammate, Ian Gillespie, who was shot down by enemy fire over the Atlantic in WWII. This poem is now engraved on a rock in front of the Foote Center, and students are encouraged to touch it, for good luck, whenever they pass.
Following Mr Patel, the whole school joined together to sing the National anthem, and the Killy lit up like St. Peter's Basilica on a Sunday. Sopranos, altos, basses, and everyone in between, crooned the bilingual anthem on this special day of reflection.
Mimi D and her violin then set a fittingly sorrowful and contemplative scene with Adagio from Bach’s E Minor Sonata. Ms Legassick then shared her experiences of working in countries involved in post-war conflict resolution and the importance of keeping countries that were once involved in war, safe and peaceful after those conflicts were over. Mr Dohler followed with the touching lyrical piece “ Green Fields Of France”.
Cannon F played The Last Post, followed by our moment of silence. Three school leaders, Head Prefect, Jacob H, Arts Prefect, Robin C, and Academics Prefect, Will P, then read the names from the middle of Brentwood’s roll of honour, acknowledging the Brentonians who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
The Ceremony ended with the tradition of pinning our poppies around the roll of honour awaiting us in the Bunch lobby after the service. Thanks to all who made this a such a meaningful powerful ceremony.
Lest we forget.
Jensa NG, Mack ‘23
Brentwood began the process of reflecting and honouring our veterans on Monday in our advisor groups when every student wrote a note of gratitude to a local Canadian veteran thanking them for their service and reminding them that their efforts and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. For many Canadian students, this is a tradition, but for our international students, this was a chance to learn about Canadian history and the actions Brentwood takes to remember. The thank-you cards were written on postcards with artwork by Brentwood students - Jule G and Rozie K - art that kindles an emotional impact that accompanies Remembrance Day.
Due to the Midterm Break, Brentwood’s ceremony was actually held on November 10th, on the 11th hour. The ceremony began with solemn piano music by Avik B, Jenny J, Angel S, and Mimi D. Our Head of School, Bud Patel, then read the poem written by Colin Lytton Graham to commemorate his Brentwood rugby teammate, Ian Gillespie, who was shot down by enemy fire over the Atlantic in WWII. This poem is now engraved on a rock in front of the Foote Center, and students are encouraged to touch it, for good luck, whenever they pass.
Following Mr Patel, the whole school joined together to sing the National anthem, and the Killy lit up like St. Peter's Basilica on a Sunday. Sopranos, altos, basses, and everyone in between, crooned the bilingual anthem on this special day of reflection.
Mimi D and her violin then set a fittingly sorrowful and contemplative scene with Adagio from Bach’s E Minor Sonata. Ms Legassick then shared her experiences of working in countries involved in post-war conflict resolution and the importance of keeping countries that were once involved in war, safe and peaceful after those conflicts were over. Mr Dohler followed with the touching lyrical piece “ Green Fields Of France”.
Cannon F played The Last Post, followed by our moment of silence. Three school leaders, Head Prefect, Jacob H, Arts Prefect, Robin C, and Academics Prefect, Will P, then read the names from the middle of Brentwood’s roll of honour, acknowledging the Brentonians who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
The Ceremony ended with the tradition of pinning our poppies around the roll of honour awaiting us in the Bunch lobby after the service. Thanks to all who made this a such a meaningful powerful ceremony.
Lest we forget.
Jensa NG, Mack ‘23