This week our schools are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It is important that our pupils learn about the sacrifice that the great wartime generation made for us all.
A group of Year 6 pupils from both primary schools attended a service at St Mary’s Church, led by the Arch Deacon and Mr Litten. Pupils placed a floral tribute beneath the 1939-1945 war memorial and paid tribute to the men who lost their lives during World War Two. Mr Williams , a former Royal Engineer, accompanied the children when the floral tribute was laid. The names of the 54 Whittlesey men who lost lives were read aloud by Mr Litten.
After the service, the children, accompanied by Mr Williams, Dr Laban and Mr Litten visited Whittlesey cemetery and laid floral tributes on the Commonwealth War Graves. Our act of respect and commemoration was photographed by Dr Laban and Mr Litten, the images were shared during a special VE Day assembly later the same day.
In the afternoon the pupils enjoyed a concert and ice creams outside in the sunshine!
