MORE than 350 poppies, all hand made by pupils at Charles Darwin Primary School, adorn a poignant mural marking 100 years of remembrance.

In the lead up to Armistice Day, children at the Castle school studied the Great War and the centenary of its ending, using the historic event as the focus for work across the curriculum including history, geography, music, art, storytelling and drama.

The week culminated last Friday with a special Remembrance assembly. All classes performed a piece of poetry, drama or a song in front of an invited audience of veteran and serving members of the Armed Forces, members of the Royal British Legion and residents of Daneside Court Care Home.

A minute’s silence took place in front of the painted mural and art display which featured a poppy made by every single child at the school.

Headteacher Adam Croft said: “All, even the very youngest, have impressed with their grasp of the significance of the week’s commemorative lessons. In my view it is vital that the younger generation continue to remember and honour the service and sacrifices made by veterans of all conflicts in order that they may learn lessons for the future.”