Poppy Day

In November this year my Tigers wore their poppies to commemorate those who lost their lives during World War Two. This was also part of what they learnt during their English classes with Miss Yizelt. They made posters which showed pictures and information about World War Two, as well as making their own poppies to wear. Grade 4 student Viviana Vicente was invited to present a poppy to the school’s director Mr James Norbury.       


 

What is Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy day, because it is traditional to wear an artificial poppy. They are sold by the Royal British legion, a charity dedicated to helping war veterans.

Remembrance Day is on 11 November. It is a special day set aside to remember all those men and women who were killed during the two World Wars and other conflicts. At one time the day was known as Armistice Day and was renamed Remembrance Day after the Second World War.

 First Communion

First Communion is considered to be one of the holiest and most important occasions in the life of a Roman Catholic. It is the first time that a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which consists of eating some consecrated bread and drinking consecrated wine. Catholics believe these to be the body and blood of Jesus Christ Most Catholic children receive their First Communion when they are 7 or 8 years old, because this is considered the age of reason. Other people can receive communion for the first time whenever they have met all of the Catholic Church's requirements.

Tigers received some lessons at the church of Santa Rita de Casia, where they made their first confession, which is also called the Sacrament of Penance a week before receiving their First Communion. The penance usually consists of several prayers to be recited immediately after leaving the confessional. After this, the child is considered to be absolved of sin, and he or she is ready for his or her First Communion.

On November the 3^rd my precious Tigers received this Sacrament. They were very excited about this event in their lives. Parents and teachers accompanied the kids on that special day.