The flag at @HNMCS has been lowered in recognition of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We send our sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily at this sad and reflective time
When times are tough, we need to be there for each other. We need to practice empathy. It’s #MentalHealthWeek. #GetReal about how to help. https://t.co/NB5nWoIk4w
It’s #WorldWildlifeDay. There are a variety of wildlife that call #Mississauga home. Let’s continue to safely coexist with & respect all wildlife by being mindful of their habits and how we interact with them.
Learn more about wildlife in Mississauga: https://t.co/1gfUlmf7Hv
The @HNMCS Olympics started yesterday during Motion Monday with classes competing against one another to accumulate the most number of jumping jacks. Classes also created their own Olympic flag. Congratulations to @MsSealeyHNMCS Grade 8 class and @MsPrestonHNMCS period 2 in class
It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk
#OTD in 1917: the #HalifaxExplosion. Few of those on shore in Halifax knew of the SS Mont Blanc's explosive cargo: it carried 5.85 million pounds of explosives, including picric acid and TNT. 🧨Learn more on our website. https://t.co/n3LVTZoJqQ #WW1#FWW#CanadianHistory
100 years ago, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Today, we pay tribute to her and all women throughout our history who have raised their hands to serve their communities. Read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement: https://t.co/YQU99srjxS
Thank you, Veterans, for your service and sacrifice. Today at 11:00 am, no matter where you are, please pause to observe two minutes of silence.
#RemembranceDay#CanadaRemembers
Much of what we associate with #RemembranceDay dates to the significant legacy of WWI in Canada. Like “In Flanders Fields,” written by #WWI author, artist, and physician, John McCrae. Watch his #HeritageMinute to learn more! https://t.co/lXsj8RLpFc
Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day.
We remember the thousands of Indigenous Canadians who participated in the Second World War, including dozens who gave their lives on #DDay. https://t.co/GXFx244njp
#IndigenousVeteransDay#LestWeForget#CanadaRemembers
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Poppy, you can get a pin reminiscent of the first poppies distributed after the First World War. Find yours at https://t.co/u54DF24Ygi or through your local Legion branch.
#Poppy100#LestWeForget
Students at all-girls schools are steeped in an environment in which learning and success are valued. They have higher aspirations and greater motivation to succeed, fuelled by their desire to learn. Find out more at the Girls' School Advantage webinar: https://t.co/8ugGOYj7mm
The Gr 10 Class is working on an interactive timeline of events from World War I. By putting events in order, the class can consolidate their learning, and reflect on the impact of cause and effect in world events.