THE annual Service of Remembrance at Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School included performances by students leading to the Two Minutes Silence at 11am.
Current students who are cadets wore their uniforms and the service, led by School Chaplain Mike Wildsmith, was attended by a number of former students.
The school poppy dress, made from more than 900 individual poppies made by students across all year groups, again made an appearance, worn by Year 10 student Alex Jones.
Alex also sang a solo, “Not About Angels”.
The front of the stage was decorated with poppies with words of thanks – every student in the school community had written one.
Headteacher Beverley Scott-Herron said: “Today, as the Boteler Family, we experienced the profound power of remembrance. It is vital that our young people experience reflection within a service and understand the impact that war and conflicts have on society.
“As we shared stories and acknowledged sacrifices, we instil the importance of understanding the past. The level of respect shown in the service and around school really does demonstrate our Christian values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance. To be able to come together and to remember and reflect is very powerful.”
