Schools mark Remembrance Day
Schools across the Summit Learning Trust in Birmingham and Solihull hosted their annual Remembrance Day this week, with a series of ceremonies and activities to mark the event.
Year nine learners at Lyndon School have designed plastic poppies in Art and Design to 'plant ' in the school 's remembrance garden, which hosts poppies from last year and live poppies planted by its history department.
Lyndon invited its learners to congregate on the morning of Friday 11 November for a two minute silence, rendition of the Last Post and speech from Dave Kelly, assistant principal on the importance of tolerance, mutual respect and democracy as core British values.
The day incorporated opportunities for learners and colleagues at Lyndon to reflect on what remembrance means to them and its continued significance.
Abid Butt, principal at Lyndon School, part of Summit Learning Trust, said: “Thank to you everyone at Lyndon School for coming together to remember all those who sacrificed everything whilst serving our country. Our remembrance garden will act as a permanent visual reminder of the sacrifices made by so many to preserve our democracy. ”
Jason Bridges, principal at Cockshut Hill, part of Summit Learning Trust, said: “It was very moving this week to see the whole school come together for Remembrance Day.
“As principal, I am so proud to see the way in which our learners conduct themselves. As a community, it is important for us to take time to think about those whose lives have been affected by war and conflict and to show respect on this poignant day."
Yarnfield Primary School marked Remembrance Day on Friday by inviting its staff and children to dress in red as a representation of the poppy, to be photographed on the school playground.
The school incorporated the British Legion 's Act of Remembrance order of service into its ceremony, including a two minute silence.
Year five and six children read Remembrance-themed poems, and children across the school laid down wreaths created in class earlier this week.
Davinder Jandu, principal at Yarnfield Primary School, part of Summit Learning Trust, said:
“We looked forward to reflecting on this day of Remembrance and paying our respects to those that sacrificed so much for our country and the wider world. Our children and staff have put in a huge amount of effort to organise the service, in such a thoughtful and considered way.
“Our vision at Yarnfield is to provide an education that enables our children to become successful, confident citizens who are able to think critically and creatively, and Remembrance is one example of how we can challenge them to do so. ”