A Moment to Remember

Our pupils mark Remembrance Day with thoughtful reflections, meaningful tributes and a special act of remembrance.

Wednesday’s Remembrance Day commemoration was a poignant and meaningful occasion for our school community. All pupils attended a special assembly where they reflected on the importance of remembrance and learned about the sacrifices made by service personnel and their families.

During the assembly, children shared the moving text Where the Poppies Now Grow, while Mrs Watkins spoke about the significance of Remembrance Day and why it remains such an important event in our national calendar.

We were also privileged to hear from Mrs Blaxell, who shared her personal experiences of attending the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and being near the Cenotaph in London for the National Service of Remembrance. Her reflections helped bring a real-life perspective to the children’s understanding of the occasion.

Following the assembly, pupils gathered around the Key Stage 2 playground to take part in a special act of remembrance, placing their pennies on the poppy display. This thoughtful tribute gave children an opportunity to pause, reflect and pay their respects.

A special thank you goes to Mrs Dawson, who dedicated her time each morning to selling poppies and remembrance merchandise. Through the generosity of our pupils, families and staff, funds raised will be donated to the Royal British Legion, supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.

We would like to thank all of our children for the respectful and considerate manner in which they participated throughout the day. They demonstrated maturity, empathy and understanding, making us extremely proud.

Lest we forget.