Duke of Cambridge Public School

We moved out of area so my son was only able to attend Duke for one year but we really miss it. We did have issues with his teacher at times but the school itself was fantastic. Annual programs, like the Christmas dinner at the legion hall, and the kindergarten holiday sing a long, as opposed to a concert, were fantastic ideas and sorely missed. The school had a great sense of community.

I am a school bus driver who takes students to the Duke everyday. I have to admit I am sadden. This week as we approach Remembrance Day I noticed that no teacher, including the principal and VP are wearing poppies. How are our children suppose to learn to respect their freedom. I know there is a service at school this Friday and a support out troops on Wed might but a poppy is a quiet, silent reminder that we care, we remember. I have a photo of my father, a WW2 Vet, on my bus. Children ask about him and learn about the sacrifice of a 20 yr old man for their freedom. We respect, we remember.
Children in Holland are assigned the grave of a fallen soldier to care for and remember their sacrifice for their freedom.
Is a poppy worn by staff too much to ask to help educate our youth.
John