Pupil Parliament

Lead by Fiona Letts

Honouring Remembrance Day at Our School

On November 11th 2025, our school community came together for a moving Remembrance Day assembly, led by the Pupil Parliament. The assembly was a time to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom, and to think about how we can be peacemakers in our own lives.

The assembly began with a heartfelt welcome and prayer, reminding us of the importance of remembering those who fought in wars past and present. Pupils shared thoughtful readings about the significance of Remembrance Day, explaining why we wear poppies and the history behind this powerful symbol of hope.

At 11 o’clock, the hall fell silent for two minutes as we honoured the fallen. The haunting notes of The Last Post played, while children waved their poppies in tribute. Later, pupils explained the origins of the poppy in Flanders Fields and how it became a symbol of resilience and remembrance.

Bible readings from John 15:13 and Matthew 5:9 encouraged us to think about love, sacrifice, and peace in our own lives.

The assembly ended with a prayer for peace and a pledge to remember:
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

The Pupil Parliament led the ceremony beautifully, laying candles and wreaths, and guiding us through moments of reflection and celebration. Their leadership helped make this a truly meaningful occasion for our school community.