Tiffany Wu '25 Places First in Remembrance Contest
Congratulations to Tiffany Wu '25 for placing first (out of 23 branches from 527 entries) in the Royal Legion's National Youth Remembrance Contest (Literary category—poetry)! Over the holidays, she was recognized at a ceremony at the Royal Legion's headquarters in Everett, Ont., and will be recognized once again on Feb. 4th at her local Barrie Legion.
Tiffany's heartfelt poem, The Last Letter, will be entered at the next level for Provincial competition - good luck Tiffany! Read her poem below:
THE LAST LETTER
On a lonely night, with tears continuing to flow
I read Dad’s letter, taking in each word slow
He shared no place, no hint of where
But wrote, “I am safe, I swear.
Hold tight and I’ll be home soon!”
A quiet promise beneath the moon
Though miles may keep us apart
His words drew close to my heart
Each night, I’d look at skies so deep
Wishing his safe return to keep
But days grew long, the letters slowed
A silent worry began to grow
One day, two men stood at our door
Faces solemn, bearing grief and more
Whispered to Mom with words of woe
A truth so cold, like winter’s blow
My family shattered, our world turned gray
An unbearable ache, that would forever stay
They handed Dad’s hat and a folded flag
My heart sank deeper, my spirit dragged
He no longer returned, I chose to deny
To you, Dad, I would not say goodbye
I honour you, though you’re far away
Your legacy shines through night and day
Each Remembrance Day, I stand in grace
Holding onto your words in my embrace
We pray for those still out on the field
May peace guide you home, your wounds to heal
For all you’ve given, we can’t repay
We honour you all in every way
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
