AGBU Zaroukian School celebrates 20 years of Armenian Independence

On September 21st, all students and teachers made their exit out of the school towards the Monument and Flag Mast in a long procession waving Armenian Flags. Many parents came to show their support.
Our students assembled in the school yard and sang the Armenian National Anthem and Oh Canada as flags were raised to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Armenian Independence.
Grade three and five students took a leadership role in holding flags and reciting poems that reflected their love for Armenia.

Father Zareh Zargarian was present and spoke to the students emphasizing how lucky they were to be “the children of free Armenia” and told them about the many sacrifices their grandparents made to make this anniversary so meaningful.
Father Zareh emphasized that this is indeed a Happy Celebration.
Students and Guests assembled in the school lobby to sing patriotic Armenian Songs and Shnorhavor Daretarts/Happy Birthday.
A cake with twenty candles was the centre piece and was certainly enjoyed by all.

Very Special Visitors
On Monday September 26th our school was honored with two very special visitors –
H.E. Armen Yeganian, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia in Canada, accompanied by his wife, Maria Yeganian and Hon. Robert Avetisyan, the official Representative of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh. They visited our school and met with our students.
Our distinguished guests were accompanied by Rev. Archpriest Father Zareh Zargarian, Mr. Berge Papazian, Secretary of the Central Board of AGBU as well as AGBU Toronto Board Members.
Our students greeted the visitors with bread and salt and sang songs and recited poems.