Basildon Academies Honour the Fallen on Remembrance Day
During this year's Remembrance Day, staff and students across The Basildon Academies joined together in a two-minute silence, taking time to reflect and pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces.
The school fell silent as students and staff paused to show their respect and gratitude to those who have served and continue to serve in times of conflict.
Following the silence, students shared their thoughts and reflections on what Remembrance Day means to them expressing deep appreciation for the courage and commitment of past and present service members.
“Remembrance Day is a day to remember the fallen and the lives of soldiers. This is
important to me because my Great Grandad was a member of the Tank Regiment during World War II, taking part in the campaign in Italy. The least we could do is show respect and take two minutes out of our day to remember them.” Callum.C – Year 11
“Remembrance Day means commemorating the lives lost in war. To me, no war is ‘great’, many young lives, of similar ages to ours, have been lost. Every year we devote ourselves to remembering what these men, women, and even animals did to protect our country’s safety.” Lilly.Y – Year 11