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Teachers can use these these lesson plans and assemblies to provide students with an understanding of Remembrance - both historically and in terms of its relevance today.
Being part of the military is more than just a job. When joining a unit, they become part of a larger family with its own history and traditions.
Danielle Cummings has overcome many challenges since joining the Royal Navy after leaving school, with deployments from Afghanistan to Bahrain.
These materials provide children with an understanding of Remembrance and give examples of the different groups and individuals we remember for their service and sacrifice.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives while under his command, Matt’s tattoo on his back depicts the silhouette of a bugler from the Royal Marines.
MKC Heroes network is a unique pupil voice group for the children and young people of Service personnel and veterans, supported by the Legion.
It takes a lot of time and planning to organise a tour which is why we work so hard to make your preparation as straightforward as possible.
We remember all who serve, have served and their families, not just those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.
John McCrae wrote the poem 'In Flanders Fields' which inspired the use of the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance.
The Westminster Field is in the grounds of Westminster Abbey and will be officially opened on Thursday 7 November.
Visiting locations such as Ypres Salient and the Somme gives cadets a chance to commemorate lives lost and the experience to educate themselves and others.
We observe a Two Minute silence on Armistice Day. At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
Our Remembrance events are just one of the ways that communities can come together to honour those who served and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Whilst serving, there may be moments of hardship and loss, but also times of happiness and pride. Many military tattoos commemorate these events and remember meaningful moments in the wearer’s life.
Remembrance Travel gives students an understanding of sites not simply as monuments of the past, but as living memories to help us reflect on the present.
