YOUNG people across Redditch came together to learn about Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
Redditch Scouts
Children and adult volunteers from 11th Redditch Scout Group joined other youth organisations at The Bridge Church in Headless Cross for the Remembrance Sunday service to give thanks to those who have served and continue to serve our country.
Around 80 young people with their families attended the service.
A spokesperson for the group said: “It is important so many young people get involved as we pass on the legacy of Remembrance Sunday.”
Matchborough First School
Children at Matchborough First School Academy joined in with activities to commemorate Remembrance Day,
Throughout the week, children learned about the importance of remembrance, the symbol of the poppy and about important people and events from the past.
Last Friday, the children finished the week with a day the school has named ‘Forces Friday’, where children came to school dressed in army and war themed outfits from soldiers, navy officers and pilots to evacuees, army nurses and land girls.
They also had a special assembly where two members of the Royal British Legion spoke to the pupils about the importance of fundraising for the Poppy Appeal and how the donations make a difference.
Webheath Academy Primary School
Pupils from Webheath Academy Primary School in Redditch and their teachers came together to participate in a touching Act of Remembrance.
Gathered outside the church, facing the two war memorial plaques, the children and staff were joined by congregation members, singing songs of peace in a spirit of unity and reflection.
The service featured contributions from the school’s head boy and head girl, who read aloud the names of the fallen from the parish.
Each class had thoughtfully prepared a wreath to lay at the memorial, having learned about the importance of Remembrance Day and its significance in honouring those who sacrificed their lives.
Mrs Harriet Mayne, a teacher at Webheath Academy, said: “It was lovely to be out in our local community.”
The service concluded with prayers and a blessing by Rev Sarah Jayne Hewitt, Vicar of St Philip’s Church in Webheath.
Rev Sarah Jayne said: “While Remembrance Day is a solemn time, it was made particularly meaningful by the attentiveness of the children and the time they had taken in preparing for the service.
“We look forward to welcoming them back to the church soon, as well as visiting them in school.”
