Schoolchildren from Lanesend Primary School in Cowes paid their respects to those who have served and sacrificed as they visited Northwood Park to lay a poppy wreath on Remembrance Day.
Members of the school’s council attended the park yestderday (Wednesday) to take part in the poignant act of remembrance.
The children were praised for the respect, reflection and maturity they demonstrated throughout the occasion, representing their school with pride.
The school has also thanked parents and carers for their generous support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
Through the efforts of the School Council, who have been selling poppies, funds have been raised to support the annual appeal.
In a statement, the school said:
“The children represented our school exceptionally well, demonstrating respect, reflection and maturity throughout this poignant occasion. They were a credit to our school.
Article continues below this advertisement “I would also like to thank our parents and carers for their generous support of the Poppy Appeal. Through the school council’s hard work selling poppies, together we have raised valuable funds for this charity.
“Thank you for helping us remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.”
