The Reverend Linda Hunter led the service, which started in the grounds of our church, St James', in the village of Newton.

Pupils from Reception to Year 8 gathered with staff, parents and friends of the school, outside the church for a poignant two minute silence. This was marked with the playing of the Last Post by Mr Fowlds, assisted by Hugo B and Fred U. During the silence, poppy petals fell from the sky as another mark of respect to those that have fallen.

Inside the church, Edwin W and Matilda C read excerpts from ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae and ‘We Shall Keep the Faith’ by Moina Michael, respectively. There was a bible reading from Alice G and also one from our Operations Manager Major (Retired) Lee Gray, Royal Artillery. At the end of the service, Clementine F lay a wreath at the foot of the war memorial in the church. 

The school choir led us in a beautiful rendition of All Will Be Well, with hymns also sung by the congregation.