Tupton Hall School Marks Remembrance Day with Respect and Reflection

We began with the haunting sound of the Last Post, beautifully played by Mr Sharpe. This bugle call—originally used in the 19th‑century British Army to mark the end of the day and later to dignify military funerals—now symbolises the final farewell to the fallen before a moment of silence.

Since 1919, the act of remembrance has centred around a two‑minute silence at 11 am on 11 November—marking the exact moment the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. This moment of stillness reminds us of the unprecedented losses—from the first Armistice Day ceremonies held at Buckingham Palace in 1919, to the permanent national ceremonies every Remembrance Sunday. 

We were honoured to welcome veteran Mr Fairey, whose presence brought history to life and reminded us of the real people behind the sacrifice.

In a reflective address, Mr Knowles spoke about the importance of choosing calm resolution over violence—echoing the very spirit of today’s remembrance: not only honouring sacrifice, but using it to inspire peace and understanding in the future.

A heartfelt round of applause goes to our students—your disciplined and respectful behaviour during today’s ceremony truly captured the solemnity and significance of the occasion.

Lest we forget.