Hazlegrove Remembers…

Hazlegrove remembers...

To commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Armistice, a special Assembly was held for Prep School pupils today.

Children gave readings from two WW1 songs: ‘There's A Long, Long Trail A-Winding’ and ‘Roses of Picardy’. Poetry from WW1 was quoted including ‘Everyone Sang’ by Siegfried Sassoon. Images from WW1 were shown accompanied by Miss Sayles haunting violin piece, ‘Lark Ascending’ by Vaughan Williams. Traditional hymns were sung and prayers of remembrance were said.

Later, at 11 o’clock, the whole school community stood together at the flagpole to remember those who have given their lives in conflict. The service was led by Mr White, our Headmaster, with Mrs Mahony and Mr Cobb, and we were delighted to welcome Commander Armstrong from the Royal Navy.

Over half-term we sent home poppy making kits and have been thrilled with how many poppies have been made. These have now been assembled to create an absolutely stunning 7 metre long collage, which is hanging in Fitzjames. Do pop in and have a look next time you are at a school event. The white crosses commemorate the 28 men connected with Hazlegrove, who died in WW1, WW2 and Afghanistan. The quote is a line from ‘Everyone Sang’ by Siegfried Sassoon.

Click here to see photographs from our Remembrance Service

Click here to see photographs of our poppy commemoration collage