This new ceremony, which will take place annually in educational institutions, aims to instill the duty of remembrance in younger generations. It is organized within the four days preceding or following November 11th and involves all students from CM1 onwards.
At Hubert Germain college, students and staff gathered in the courtyard in the morning. Wearing cornflowers made in class, they attended the flag-raising ceremony, performed by several female students. The headmaster, Didier Gence, spoke in the presence of Rémi Boyer, Mayor of Saint-Chéron, and Bernard Guidez, president of the local section of the National Union of Fighters (UNC). The ceremony concluded with a minute of silence and the playing of La Marseillaise.
In the afternoon, CM1 and CM2 students from the Centre and Pont de Bois elementary schools also took part in this tribute. The principals reminded the children of the importance of commemorating the 1918 armistice and keeping the duty of remembrance alive, followed by a minute of silence and listening to the national anthem.
These gatherings served to emphasize that November 11th honors not only the soldiers of World War I but also all civilians and military personnel who died for France in various conflicts. Transmitting this memory is crucial for helping younger generations understand history, appreciate the importance of peace, and uphold the values of the Republic.
