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Remembrance Day 2024
On Monday, 11 November, SST gathered in the courtyard for our annual Remembrance Service, joined by Mr Paul Wray, from Maidstone Rotary Club, who did us the great honour of reading the Kohima Epitaph. Mr Royston and Mrs Beales opened the service, joined by students and staff who gave key readings such as John McCrae’s iconic and moving poem, In Flanders Fields. Head students, Lucas H, 10L and Catlin D, 8V were superb with the laying down of the wreaths and grateful thanks go to William B-H, 11V in leading us into the two-minute silence. They were accompanied by a host of students who were eager to represent the scouts and cadet corps by wearing their uniforms, with a special mention to Gethin J, 11V and Oscar S, 11E for leading our military march and for their military salute to past, present and future soldiers. A very special mention too, to Will C, 11L, David C, 11T and Eulalie M, 10L, who played a new and unique composition of the Last Post to set the tone.
While the act of Remembrance Day formally known as Armistice Day was first observed in 1919, to remember those who fell during the Great War, 1914-1918, over the last century, it has come to act as a moment of reflection, to show our respect to those who continue to dedicate their lives to the act of Service. This was evermore brought to our attention by this week’s assemblies, where Lucas B, 9E, reflected on his father’s dedication to military service. Lucas was joined by fellow students, Harmony L, Jess B, and Deyan P, who marked the 80th Anniversary of D-Day by giving a presentation of key battles which marked significant turning points in bringing about the end of the Second World War. In addition, thanks go to Michael P, Thomas M, Lucas H, Rohan J, Nathan M and William G, who dedicated their own time to promote the sale of poppies and raising much needed charity for the British Legion.
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Mrs Gidley and Mrs Young were overwhelmed by the dedication and enthusiasm shown by all students involved, and our wider student body, who created a truly humble act of remembrance.
‘Lest we forget…’
