Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2012 and Friday's Assignment

UPDATE: Meanwhile, over in England, Prince Philip lays a cross (check out the video).

  
Feel free to take in a little of the atmosphere in Toronto this Sunday!

LINC 4 - 5 participants at Remembrance Day celebrations in North York last year

This Sunday, November 11, is Remembrance Day, and you may find yourself stopped at 11 a.m. for two minutes' silence if you're out shopping.

However, if you'd like to participate intentionally in a Remembrance Day ceremony, here are some options:

Toronto Old City Hall - Cenotaph (near Eaton Centre, Queen Subway Station)

•City of Toronto Ceremony - www.toronto.ca/lestweforget/

•60 Queen Street West (at Bay Street)

•2012 ceremony begins at 10:45am

 

 North York Civic Centre (Toronto Centre for the Arts) - George Weston Hall (near North York Centre Subway, North York Civic Centre, TDSB)

•City of Toronto Ceremony - www.toronto.ca/lestweforget/
•George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts
•5040 Yonge Street
•2012 ceremony begins at 10:45am


In the past, we would prepare for and go attend these ceremonies as a school, but this year's being on a Sunday, please go on your own and share your experience on your blog.

For full details, check out the official City page.

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Update blog with a trip report on Ontario Science Centre. Alternatively, blog your thoughts about Remembrance Day! Add pictures for either.
2. Check your blog with a partner using the Editing Checklist.
3. CBC Lesson: Women in the Workforce