Congratulations to local students Kylie (Grade 5) and Amelia (Grade 4), for being named winners in the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2024 National Youth Remembrance Contest.
The contest, which has inspired young minds for more than 50 years, involves multiple levels of competition. Students submit posters and/or literacy works, first competing at the Legion branch level. Winning entries then advance to the Zone level, followed by the Provincial level. The Peace Arch Zone encompasses Delta, Richmond, Tsawwassen, Crescent Beach, White Rock, and Cloverdale. Kylie’s poem and Amelia’s essay emerged as Zone winners. Impressively, Kylie’s poem also secured third place in British Columbia, out of 6,883 entries.
Kylie and Amelia were honoured at last night’s Public Board Meeting, where they received certificates and awards from members of Legion Branch 61 (Delta). Presenting the awards were Gerry Bramhill, Secretary and the previous Poppy Chair responsible for the youth contest, Barbara Dyck, Youth Chair, and Olwen Demidoff, Second Vice President.
The students’ families and school principals attended the meeting to celebrate their achievements. Special thanks go to Teacher Librarians Karen Reid and Heather Mack for encouraging students to participate in the contest.
Additionally, two secondary students from Delta emerged as contest winners and will be recognized at a separate celebration hosted by Legion Branch 61 (Delta) on March 13. Karina, a Grade 12 student, was a Zone winner and placed second in BC for her poem. Elliott, a Grade 11 student, was a Zone winner for his essay.
Congratulations to Kylie, Amelia, Karina and Elliott! The annual contest plays an important role in fostering the tradition of Remembrance among Canadians. For more information, please visit https://www.remembrancecontests.ca/
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- Kylie with Gerry Bramhill
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- Amelia with Gerry Bramhill
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- Barbara Dyck, Amelia, Kylie and Gerry Bramhill
Amelia’s essay
Kylie’s poem
Elliott’s essay
Karina’s poem
