Staff and students across our campuses have been paying their respects today, and in the lead up top Remembrance Day, read more to see what they’ve been doing.
High Pavement Sixth Form
Staff and students at our High Pavement campus welcomed back the High Pavement Society, a group of former students, for their annual service.
The service included words students that read names of past students that gave their lives serving the country.
Followed by words from the High Pavement society members. A bugle then commenced a 2-minute silence.
Basford Campus
With a lot of students and staff having military ties at our Basford campus, they feel strongly to honour remembrance day through an Armistice Parade.
The event included videos, speeches, the exhortation and last post which lead into a 2 minute silence, following into a reveille with Carl Ara, Assistant Principal of Basford campus, reciting the Kohima Epitaph.
Poppy Selling
Students at the Gateway made poppies with members of staff that have been sold to staff and students, raising money for the Royal British Legion.
As well as the traditional red poppies people often buy and wear, our students have created various poppies with different meanings.
Red
For all those who lost their lives in military service It not only commemorates the fallen but also serves as a symbol of hope for a more peaceful future.
Black
The black poppy pays tribute to the often-overlooked contributions of Black, African, and Caribbean communities throughout history. Wearing a black poppy is a way to recognise these contributions and to promote a more inclusive approach to remembrance.
Purple
The purple poppy is worn in remembrance of the animals who served alongside humans in times of war. Horses, dogs, pigeons, and other animals played essential roles in communication, transport, and morale.
White
The white poppy symbolises peace and a commitment to non-violence. It represents remembrance for all victims of war, both military and civilian, and encourages reflection on how we can work towards a world without conflict.
Rainbow
The rainbow poppy is a newer addition, worn to honour the service and sacrifice of LGBT+ individuals in the armed forces. By wearing the rainbow poppy, people show support for inclusivity and acknowledge the diverse identities of those who have contributed to military history.
