Nov 5-11th is National Veterans' Week.  The Veterans' Week theme for 2026 is "Canadian Armed Forces around the World", which reflects Canada's longstanding role in promoting and defending peach and security globally. This year also marks the Royal Canadian Legion's 100th anniversary. 

Nov 8th is Indigenous Veterans' Day, observed in recognition of indigenous peoples' contributions to the Canadian military, in particular during the war of 1812, the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and other Indigenous people were not conscripted in these wars because they weren’t considered Canadian citizens at the time. Despite that, it is estimated that more than 12,000 Indigenous men and women volunteered and served. We take this day to remember and honour the courage and strength of these service men and women.

Every year on November 11th, Canadians take a moment of silence to remember the individuals who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, crisis, and peace. More than 1,500,000 Canadians have served this country, and over 100,000 have died in the process. They sacrificed their lives and futures so that we may live in peace.  

This year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at McMath will take place on Tuesday, November 10th. 

School will start at 8:30am our ceremonies will be held during Block B. (please see the alternate bell schedule attached.)

Staff and students are asked to please dress respectfully and formally for this solemn occasion.

Poppies will be distributed during Block A 

McMath Poppy Fund Collection.  Staff and students are encouraged to make a small donation in their honour, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Veterans’ Society. This donation will directly assist Veterans in financial distress, as well as fund medical equipment, medical research, home services, long term care facilities, etc.   Donations can also be made on School CashOnline Oct 30th - Nov 13th.

Alternate Schedule for Nov 10th 

8:30 – 9:25 am: Block A (Poppy Distribution)

9:30 – 10:35 am: Block B1 (Remembrance Day Ceremony in the Gym) 

10:40 – 11:45 am: Block B2 (Remembrance Day Ceremony in the Gym)

11:45 – 11:55 am: Break

12:00 – 1:05 pm: Block C

1:05 – 1:50 pm: Lunch

1:55 – 3:00 pm: Block D

Remembrance Day at Richmond City Hall on November 11th.  For those wishing to reflect and remember with the community, there will be an in-person Remembrance Day Ceremony on Weds, November 11 at the cenotaph located on the east side of Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road.   Official ceremonies will begin at 10:40am. There will be two minutes of silence at 11:00am, followed by wreath laying.  For those unable to attend in person, Richmond’s Remembrance Day service will be recorded and streamed live. Go to:https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/RemembranceDayCeremonies.htm