THE AFTERMATH. + Lest We Forget

Wow, that was fast. And unexpected. Mr. Arkin had all of our tests marked today! all 70-ish of them (for his three classes)! I've never met a teacher who gave tests back the day after before...

Anyway, aren't you curious as to what I got? Well, you'll have to wait. First I want to mention that today was Remembrance Day. All across the country, ceremonies were held for those who courageously gave their lives to fight for the freedom and peace we live in today.

During first period, we had a small assembly ourselves to commemorate those who died fighting for us. In Flanders Fields was read out loud, and The Last Post was played. Pictures were also shown of the wars and various peacekeeping missions, accompanied by the song Universal Soldier by Buffy Sainte Marie. Afterwards, we observed a minute of silence for the fallen ones, the ones who gave their lives so that we can live better lives today. It was an emotional ceremony.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow,
Between the crosses, row on row.
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To all the soldiers who gave their lives in battle,
Rest in peace, and may God be with you always.

Next, we got our marks back for our tests, as well as reviewed in partners "hybrid" answers for the test questions. And now, what you've been waiting for... drum roll please!...

I got a 22 out of 24, the highest mark in my class! Guess Murphy's Law paid off... I was really amazed to score such a high mark, and really happy as well of course.

So today was both a sombre and a happy day. We continue to remember the brave, and cherish our lives today. If you have some time, I suggest you watch A Pittance of Time, a song about taking the time to remember, by Terry Kelly. It is a really moving song and video.