Head of Faculty, Humanities Mr Lyley led some very poignant assemblies last week on the theme of Remembrance and reminded students of how fortunate we are to live in such a relatively free and peaceful country with all the benefits that this brings. We do owe so much to those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms in the previous century. With so many conflicts still taking place around the world it was also a chance to reflect and think about those much less fortunate than ourselves.

Mr Lyley explained that our school community would also follow the national observance where people stop to observe a moment of silence at 11.00 am on November 11th, which is the time and date when hostilities formally ended after more than four years of battle during World War I. he also referenced the fact that poppies are worn as a symbol of respect and tribute on Remembrance Sunday and November 11.

Students were very respectful in the assemblies led by Mr Lyley, testimony to one of the core values that underpins our school community.