Each class learnt about the different poppies and what they symbolise:

• The red poppy is the most famous symbol used to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives in World War One and the conflicts that followed.
• The purple poppy is often worn to remember animals that have been victims of war.
• The black poppy  is most commonly associated with the commemoration of black, African and Caribbean communities' contribution to the war effort - as servicemen and servicewomen, and as civilians.
• Some people feel that the red poppy glorifies war and conflict. Instead they might choose to wear a white poppy for peace.

The children also created different art projects:

• Year 3 - Stained-glass poppies
• Year 4 - Poppy pinwheels
• Year 5 - Felt poppies (which have been displayed in our reception area)
• Year 6 - Blackout poetry