This week SHSCC are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It is important that our students learn about the sacrifice that the great wartime generation made for us all.
We were proud to be a part of the VE day celebrations on Thursday 8th May, with numerous activities happening throughout the day. Students have had VE day assemblies throughout the week led by Head of History Mr Tomlin and their tutor times have been themed to commemorate our veterans.
At 12pm on Thursday we held a uniformed service where students who belong to cadet forces participated in a parade and wreath laying ceremony. The reading was given by our Principal Miss White. Commanding the service was our Head of Maths, Mr Ashworth, in his capacity as Lieutenant (SCC) John Ashworth RNR. He said ‘It was a pleasure to stand alongside our students, who also serve with their respective cadet forces, to mark the VE Day 80th anniversary. They showed pride in their uniform and flew the flag proudly to represent their parent services.’
At lunchtime, a ‘Victory Tea Party’ was held in the library where students could bring their lunch, wave flags, and have a wartime singsong! It was lovely to see the students participate and request songs.
Later in the evening students from the college represented the school, the cadet forces and the Scouts, reading a tribute at the lighting of the Beacon on Whittlesey Manor Fields at 8pm. Mr Cullum, who accompanied the students in the reading, said ‘I was proud to represent the school and see our young people take part in such an important act of Remembrance, they were a credit to us and the other organisations they represented.’
As a college we are proud to play such a key role in commemorative events such as this, educating our students about the sacrifices made by previous generations so that they can enjoy a peaceful future. Lest We Forget.
