National Flag of Canada Day Activities - In Your Classroom
High School
Older students have a strong appreciation of their identity as Canadian citizens and often demonstrate it in subtle yet distinct ways. Help them to come together and collectively share their views.
- The flag that represents Canada around the world will celebrate its birthday on February 15. The "maple leaf" was chosen after one of the longest and most divisive parliamentary debates in Canadian history. Do some research on the flag debate: what were the issues, what were the options and why did people feel so strongly about them in 1964? Stage your own flag debate. Questions could range from "Our flag, our country ... do we celebrate them enough?" to "Why are symbols important in honouring our history?"
- Contact local media or radio stations to suggest an on-air flag trivia quiz. Ask your local newspaper or television station to cover events at your school in order to share your school's pride with the community. Students can even develop a media plan in advance to test their organizational skills and ensure success.