The Hampton community marked Armistice Day with a Remembrance Service to honour all those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Pupils in Years 2–6, staff, and visiting parents gathered to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces.
The service began with an address from the Headmaster, followed by Mrs Howard, Deputy Head (Pastoral), reading an extract from Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen:
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
A trumpet call of The Last Post was then sounded by Lower Sixth Hamptonian Rory, as the congregation bowed their heads for a moment of silence in tribute to the fallen. Fifth Year Hamptonian James, then performed Reveille on the violin.
Year 6 pupils also took part in the service by reading the names of former Hampton pupils who lost their lives in service to the nation.
To conclude the service, the Headmaster, Head Boy and Deputy Head Boy visited the Hampton War Memorial to lay the School’s wreath, while Prep leadership boys laid a wreath at School.
We will remember them.
