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Meldreth Primary School

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Thursday 11th November brought us Remembrance Day; a day to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. At Meldreth Primary School we had an assembly explaining all about the importance of Remembrance Day and what it represents, as well as a minute of silence followed by a few words from some of the Year Sixes. Children across the school have been reflecting on those soldiers and others who have given so much for our country. Please find some of the thoughts and comments from Year 6 below.

To all the soldiers who have lost and loved. The worst day of humanity was on the battlefield. I salute you and all you’ve done. You are heroes. We love all who have lost and loved the dearest and greatest. Thank you.

Fred

We gather here today to remember all those who died fighting for their country. As we remember, we take a couple of minutes of silence to think about their sacrifice. They never gave up; they showed a sign of resilience. They kept on trying even though there were doubts. They didn’t give up, they kept on going. Thank you.

Imogen

Hello, I know you (this one’s for Michael). You died fighting with my grandad. You remember him, Mac, Mac McTaggart. He was the commander back then. Hope you’re doing well resting. Bailey (Mac’s grandson)

On Thursday 11th November, we must remember what these brave souls did for our country, fighting for their lives to save the lives of others.

Joe

We are thankful to all those soldiers who fought in the war. We are sad for those who sadly lost their lives doing an amazing job. But it wasn’t just us: animals, people of all colours, they all had a part. We wear our poppies with pride. Thank you!

Isla

Thank you for all the things that you have done for us over the years. You fought for us, you sacrificed yourselves for us and you took care of us so that we could fight for our rights. So that’s why, on 11th November, we celebrate all the people who died to protect us. Thank you.

Ruby

Every year, a war memorial service is held outside my house. I hear trumpets early on and then I come outside to hear what everyone has to say, see the poppies being laid down and the silence. I bow down my head, close my eyes and thank all the brave soldiers who fought in the war so that my life could be the way it is. Then, I like to read out the names on the war memorial and every year I see people with the same surnames who must be brothers, and I imagine their mother finding out about this misfortune. I am thankful to all the soldiers who fought in the war, just so we could all live happy lives. Thank you.

Chloe

These soldiers fought for us, not just us but the whole country. They were willing to risk their lives, put their lives on the line to save this country and its people. I can’t imagine what it would be like now without them. But not just them, the animals too. If we didn’t have them, they probably wouldn’t be able to fight their hardest and save our country. What I have written now has not just come from me, it has come from everyone in England. We bless all those people. Thank you.

Sunny

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