Our Embley community commemorated Remembrance across the school, paying tribute to those affected by war and armed conflict.We held our Remembrance Service at Embley Senior School which was led by Reverend Thomas Wharton from Romsey Abbey. Year 5 and 6 joined senior students, staff and parents . During the service, our Embley CCF cadets escorted the Colour Party with great precision and performances from the Embley Orchestra set the tone for the service.
Heads of School, Liv and Josh, shared stories on the theme of courage whilst reflecting on their personal connections to Remembrance Day. The winner of our poetry competition, Charlotte (Year 9), recited her poem ‘The Heart of a Soldier’. Charlie and Marlin (Year 6) also gave a poignant recital of ‘Peace’ by Georgia Douglas Johnson before we observed a two-minute silence bookended with The Last Post and Reveille performed by Samuel (Year 10).
Our Embley cadets also fundraised for the Royal British Legion by participating in a Poppy Walk around the grounds, whilst Ollie (Year 12), Lydia (Year 12) and Paige (Year 11) volunteered in the local community selling poppies.