This year marks the 68th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied
invasion of Normandy, which was the major turning point of WWII in
Europe. Early in the morning of June 6, 1944, the largest military
operation in history began as 135,000 Allied soldiers landed on the
beaches of Normandy, to begin the liberation of Europe, and change the
course of history. With Normandy Day, l'Ecole Française du Maine
expressed its gratitude and appreciation for the sacrifice of so many
for today's freedom.
Normandy Day International Picnic was organized at South-Freeport Community Hall where students sang the National anthems of France, Canada and the Unites-States. Students in 5th grade read a moving presentation of D-Day they wrote in French.
The picnic was friendly, festive and convivial The
objective was for our students to kindle and strengthen the memory of
June 6th, 1944 and celebrate freedom, peace and democracy while sharing a
picnic. In class, students discussed the values that
characterized D-Day : courage, determination, cooperation, honor and
ambition.
Special thanks to the Franco-American Veterans of Lewiston-Maine who joined our students during the ceremony and the delicious lunch prepared by Margot from "Provisions".
L'Ecole Francaise du Maine was the first American school to officially
participate in this event last year and has partnered with Normandy Day organization in France which provided the school with the official table cloths.
