The Reverend Linda Hunter led the service, which started in the grounds of our church, St James', in the village of Newton.

The entire school community, from Nursery to Year 8, gathered  with staff, parents and other distinguished guests, outside the church for a poignant two minute silence. This was marked with the playing of the Last Post by Mr Fowlds and his able group of trumpeters, before poppy petals fell from the sky as another mark of respect.

Inside the church, James E and Elise N read excerpts from ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae and ‘We Shall Keep the Faith’ by Moina Michael, respectively. There was a bible reading from Henry S and also one from Lieutenant Colonel Simon Dinsmore of the Royal Marines. At the end of the service, his daughter Mary lay a wreath at the foot of the war memorial in the church. 

The school choir led us in a beautiful rendition of All Will Be Well, with hymns also sung by the congregation with commitment and dedication.

It was also wonderful to receive some pictures from Old Mowdenians representing their Senior Schools at various Remembrance Services across the UK, with special mention to Octavia and Johnny who were part of the 696th Lord Mayor's Show.