We had a wonderful start to the week with our amazing Remembrance Service, led by School Chaplain Mike Wildsmith and attended by some of the schools’ former student ‘Old Boys’. Current students who are cadets wore their uniforms. The service included performances from the Worship Ambassadors, leading to a 2 minute silence at 11:00. The school poppy dress, made from over 900 individual poppies made by students across all year groups, again made an appearance being 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 our school community had written one. 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 to remember and reflect is very powerful.