On Wednesday, November 11th, the Armistice commemoration ceremony took place in Quincy-Voisins, attended by numerous dignitaries. The Mayor, Denis Lemaire, the Deputy Mayor for the duty of remembrance, Frédéric Chefd’hotel, local elected officials, the Department representative, Thierry Cerri, as well as representatives from the Veterans' Association, the Souvenir Français, the FNACA, the Archery Club, firefighters and their cadets, gendarmes, and many residents were present.
A multitude of children from Quincy's schools sang La Marseillaise in chorus after speeches by the Mayor and Josiane Duchemin, a representative of the veterans. Wreaths were laid in tribute to the combatants.
The municipality expressed its gratitude to all participants for their involvement in this moment of remembrance. The commitment of the teaching staff in preparing the students was acknowledged, highlighting the importance of passing on the duty of remembrance to new generations.
Following the ceremony, children and their families gathered in the town hall's reception room to view an exhibition titled 'The Little Artists of Memory,' created by the children, followed by a friendly snack.
This exhibition showcased works created as part of a competition. The CM2 class from Jacques Prévert school, guided by their teacher Madame Vanhautte, participated in the 'The Little Artists of Memory' contest. This project involved creating a booklet tracing the journey of a World War I combatant, encouraging creativity and historical research.
The departmental jury convened in Melun on May 29, 2026. The CM2 class from Jacques Prévert school was named the winner of the academic competition, representing the Academy of Créteil in the National contest. Eight students, accompanied by their teacher, Madame Vanhautte, and Katy Landicheff, Deputy Mayor, attended the award ceremony.
