15th NovemberHonouring Remembrance Day 2024
Students across the school came together in a solemn and sincere tribute on Remembrance Day, engaging in a meaningful mix of live-streamed and in-person events to honour those who have served and sacrificed.
Years 7, 8, 9, and 13 gathered in their classrooms to watch a live assembly online by the Royal British Legion and the National Literacy Trust. The broadcast brought together students of different ages, offering a shared moment of reflection and remembrance as they learned about the history and significance of Remembrance Day.
Meanwhile, students from Years 10, 11, and 12 attended a special service in the Barbirolli Hall, featuring a range of tributes and performances. The Boys Choir led a moving performance followed by a speech from Terry Douris, Chairman of the Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant Board and Hertfordshire County Council.
Rev. David Hall. delivered the prayers and recited the Ode of Remembrance, creating a reflective atmosphere that highlighted the gravity of the occasion. The Last Post, played by Isla L in Year 12, signalled a poignant two minute silence across the school as students and staff alike paid their respects.
In a final gesture of respect, wreaths were laid in the courtyard by the Head Boy and Head Girl, symbolising the school’s commitment to honouring the past and remembering those who gave their lives in service.
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