Thanksgiving – skit, Powerpoint presentation of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving games, special pumpkin tarts and whipped cream for refreshments, etc.
Remembrance Day – interviews with war vets, attending police choir with seniors, history of the war presentation, observation of 2 minute silence with the playing of the trumpet, etc.
Christmas – games, singing, Christmas lights tour in Simcoe with the seniors
Easter – plays, ESL choir presentation
Victoria Day – quizzes, history of Queen Victoria
April Fool’s Day – jokes on students and explanation of the day
Chinese New Year – students present their games and traditions and share their special food with us for a luncheon
Canada Day – BBQ, old fashioned S.S. picnic with games and prizes
Other ideas –
Visit to Fish Farm (owned by one of our past teachers)
Hikes in Toronto parks
Art displays by students in seniors’ events