The service and sacrifice of millions of people across the UK and world who stood together to secure victory in the Second World War were remembered during VE Day celebrations from home.
Students and staff baked homemade cakes and scones, created colourful bunting to hang on their homes, made posters, replicated traditional 1940s hairstyles and make up, donned costumes, and held socially distanced street parties to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
There had been exciting plans to remember the significant anniversary of Victory in Europe - when Allied countries formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany’s armed forces - in school.
But, with the coronavirus pandemic putting the party plans on hold, History staff made a rallying call to students and their families to join nationwide efforts to celebrate the anniversary from home.
Miss J Tappenden, Head of Humanities Learning School, filmed a special virtual assembly which was sent out to all students, as well as compiling a list of suggested activities to mark the occasion.
She said: “It was wonderful to see so many of our students and staff marking VE Day.
“VE Day is an important anniversary in any calendar year. Traditionally seen as a time of celebration, it is also one of deep reflection.
“In normal times we would have been paying tribute to the achievements of those who stood together to secure victory in the Second World War with parties and celebrations in school.
“Although we couldn’t do that this year, we commemorated their service and sacrifice from home.”
