Friday, November 11, 2011

What is a Cenotaph?


Remembrance Day has been an event that is held all over Canada to remember those who have fought and who have lost their lives at war.  This is in remembrance of all people involved in all war's of our time and before.

Cenotaph's are a monument that are recognized on Remembrance Day. 

What is a Cenotaph and what does it represent?

What incident happened in Montrial last weekend that affects how a whole community will feel on Remembrance Day this year?  Explain how Canadian Forces Sgt. Brangwyn Jones feels about this incident.

Find the answers in this article:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/09/26/girouard-park-cenotaph-vandalized.html

Friday, November 4, 2011

Random Acts of Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness is a time when a person willingly and spontaneously performs a good deed for someone else.  This type of gesture is promoted world wide to encourage people to do a good turn.

Where and when did this tradition start?

Have you performed a random act of kindness recently?

If not, what could you do to randomly help someone else?

Remember, this activity is a good way to upgrade your writing skills - write in full, detailed answers ;-)