STUDENTS across Worcestershire took part in Remembrance Day services this week, including this from Bishop Perowne CE College.

Traditionally all students would gather at the front of the school on November 11, but due to the current restrictions, this year every class of students watched a video created by the Royal British Legion to explain the significance of Remembrance Day, before standing to observe the

two-minute silence.

At 11am, Alan Smith, ex-serviceman and Bishop Perowne’s site manager, laid a wreath on behalf of the school.

In addition to the service, the school unveiled a display of poppies which was created by English as an Additional Language students.

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Meanwhile, the staff and children of Witton Middle School in Droitwich also marked Armistice Day with an outdoor Act of Remembrance. They observed two minutes’ silence and joined by Sgt Endean, who played The Last Post and Reveille. Headteacher Suzie Bourne said: “It was important that, this year more than ever, our school community could come together outdoors to pause and remember. It is vital that the next generation keep traditions alive and appreciate the sacrifices that others have made. It was an honour to welcome Sgt Endean to help us commemorate this event.”

King's Hawford children, teachers and staff came together to honour and reflect upon the service and sacrifice the Armed Forces made in the World Wars during Remembrance Day.

All schoolchildren took part in a virtual assembly, led by headteacher Jim Turner, which included filmed readings, a musical rendition of The Last Post and a recent school trip.

Earlier this week, a small number of Year 6 pupils visited St Andrew Churchyard in Ombersley to see the seven Commonwealth war graves, where local servicemen are buried. The children researched each of the seven men and presented their findings on their families, careers and history.

The day came to a close with the whole school coming together, socially distanced and in year group bubbles, on the sports field for a moment of silence and reflection.

Jim Turner, headteacher at King’s Hawford, said: “Despite the challenges of this year, we were determined not to let it affect our school uniting together to collectively pay our respects to those who have served and lost their lives in conflict.

“Our children have adapted to their ‘new normal’ and we’ve been enjoying weekly, digital assemblies to keep our thriving, dynamic and united school spirit alive. Commemorating important days like Remembrance Day is vital for our children to understand what has happened in the past while we look forward to a brighter and more peaceful future.”

Commemorating Remembrance Day the Combined Cadet Force contingent of Bredon School paid tribute to those who have gone before them in a Service of Remembrance.

Led by Mr Stephen Aiano, Trooper in the Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry and Governor of the School pupils came together to remember those who lost their lives in both of the World Wars and in conflicts since.

Gathering in the formal gardens in front of Pull Court, the name of those within the Bredon community who has lost their lives in conflict was read out and a poppy laid to honour every one of them before pupils held a two-minute silence broken by the Reveille.