O Canada!

Each day we start our day off with the calendar and O Canada. I think that it is important for children to embrace their country with respect - and that starts at a very young age. I talk about how we stand tall during the anthem and that we should be proud of our beautiful country. Of course my toddler class is very young and may not quite understand what I am talking about, but they do follow the tradition of showing respect in the manner described.

The child chosen to hold the flag each day is decided by the child who demonstrates the most respect during the calendar time. If they have participated and paid attention during that time, they have shown they are respectful enough to hold the flag!



Our Anthem!

O Canada

O Canada!
(Canada's National Anthem)

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons' command

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The true North strong and free!

From far and wide
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land, glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Did you know that the Canadian flag, as we know it, was not implemented until February 15th 1965, as proclaimed by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Lester B. Person (1964) wanted a distinctive national flag to represent our country.

 Happy Canada Day!