Crofton Academy unites more than 1,000 pupils for first Remembrance event
More than 1,000 pupils stood together to mark Armistice Day as Crofton Academy held its first whole-school Remembrance commemoration.
The school held the event on Wednesday, November 11, bringing the whole school community together to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
Pupils gathered between 10.45am and 11.05am, with the school falling silent at 11am.
The commemoration also included a speech and poem from the school's head pupil, followed by a march by the cadets.
Chloe Lay, Associate Assistant Headteacher at Crofton Academy, said: “Pupils conducted themselves impeccably throughout, showing maturity, respect and a genuine appreciation for the sacrifices made by the military in recent and past conflict.
"Their outstanding behavior made today truly meaningful and reflected great credit on both themselves and the Crofton community.”
The gathering took place as communities across the Wakefield district marked Armistice Day, with hundreds also attending a civic service at Wakefield War Memorial.