Weaverham Primary Academy marks VE Day 80 with parade

Weaverham Primary Academy, part of the North West Academies Trust (NWAT), celebrated the milestone on May 8 with a range of creative activities.

(Image: Supplied) Children across the school designed their own commemorative medals for soldiers, complete with original names, meaningful mottos, and personal reasons for the awards.

The medals were crafted from clay and worn by pupils as they participated in a whole-school military-style parade around the school grounds.

(Image: Supplied) Headteacher Jo Price said: "Our children showed such empathy and imagination in their medal designs.

"It was a creative and meaningful way to help them understand the importance of VE Day and honour those who served."

(Image: Supplied) The event was part of a wider programme of activities across the North West Academies Trust to commemorate this significant historical milestone.

Weaverham Primary Academy is part of NWAT, which oversees 12 primary and secondary schools across Cheshire and Shropshire.