Last week, as part of Remembrance, children at Welton Primary School were learning about the importance of why we show respect and empathy towards others during this time.

Throughout the week, children were in class discussing why we remember, who we remember and what we do to mark Remembrance. Many of the classes spent time discussing the importance of Armistice Day and how the simple poppy, that grew in Flanders Field, has evolved over time to show respect to all of the fallen.

This learning concluded on Friday where the school was joined for a special assembly by two active members of the Army and an ex grenadier guard. These guests spent time talking with the children about how the Army values linked to the values we have at Welton Primary, what it is like to be a female in the army and the importance of remembering. These topics evoked some really well-thought out questions by the pupils that helped them to make links to their learning.

As well as this, children made wreaths that were laid in the service and then put out on our school railings as an act of Remembrance. We also dressed in our Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Rainbows, Girl Guides and Boys Brigade uniforms and other pupils wore red to honor the occasion. Our Remembrance activities ended with the children creating their very own poppy on the playground as a sign of respect for the fallen. Mr Lyle, Head of School at Welton, said, “It was a fantastic way to end our learning around Remembrance. Children showed fantastic respect and empathy throughout the day and we hope it is something they will continue to remember throughout their lives.”