Remembrance Day is a day to think about and honour the people who served and those who gave up their lives in wars. This includes members of the armed forces, their families, and civilians who were affected by things like bombing, attacks, and conflict during wartime.
We spoke to a few pupils in Year 7 and 8 to hear what Remembrance Day means to them. When we asked what remembrance meant to them, one pupil told us it was about “celebrating the men we lost at war to make sure we had better lives now” which felt like a thoughtful way to put it.
Our next question was about the meaning of the words “Lest we forget.” Quite a few people answered, but one of our favourites was: “You should never forget the people that died for our country.” We liked this answer because it was simple but completely true!
Finally, we asked how they felt during the two-minute silence. One pupil said they got “goosebumps” which made us stop and think a bit more. To us, it sounded like a mix of sadness and realisation, almost like a physical reaction to remembering how many people were impacted and how much was sacrificed.
In School we had members of the Brass Band play The Last Post while the whole school stopped for their 2 minutes of silence. We also sold poppies at reception to raise awareness.
It’s a day to reflect, to remember, be thankful for everything we have now.
By Theo S