Primary 3/4 showed great compassion and maturity today after a discussion about World War 1 and the significance of the War ending 100 years ago. The children were very inquisitive about the significance of the poppy. We decided to make our own poppy display in the classroom as a way of remembering the soldiers.

Together we read a poem, the children asked if they would be able to show their respect by having a minute silence afterwards.

“I really enjoyed this afternoon” Caleb

“I think it is important to show respect to the people who died” Aden

“We will remember them and respect with wearing a poppy” Nathan

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