Remembrance Assembly

Yesterday, on 11th November, Unit 4 delivered a heartfelt Remembrance Assembly for the rest of the school, helping everyone reflect on the significance of Remembrance. The children worked incredibly hard to learn their lines and confidently recite well-known wartime poems, including In Flanders Fields and Now Poppies Grow. We were especially proud of their moving performance of We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn, which they sang beautifully, demonstrating excellent harmony and commitment as they remembered both the lyrics and accompanying actions.

Unit 4 truly demonstrated our School Aim of 'Be a Good Citizen'. They showed compassion and respect as they paid tribute to the servicemen and women who have fought for our country, as well as those who have lost their lives through conflict. As part of our act of remembrance, we also commemorated the life of former pupil, Ayrton Redfearne, who tragically lost his life in Ukraine. This helped the children understand that the impact of conflict can be felt not only across the world but also within our own local community.

We were also very fortunate to welcome Peter Black from the Royal British Legion, who shared valuable insights into the support provided to serving and former members of the armed forces through the Poppy Appeal. Peter spoke about conflicts that have taken place across the world, what Remembrance means, and the ways in which we can show our respect. He also helped children make connections to our local community by explaining the significance of the Torquay Cenotaph as a place where people can gather to remember and honour those affected by war.

This experience linked directly to Number 23 of our 30 Ways to Connect: Make meaningful connections beyond the school community. We are incredibly grateful to Peter for taking the time to visit our school and provide such a meaningful and memorable connection to Remembrance. It was a powerful learning opportunity that enriched the children's understanding and helped bring the importance of Remembrance to life.