PUPILS from Cransley Junior School have officially opened their new Remembrance garden and paid respects to Britain’s fallen heroes.

The opening ceremony was also attended by parents and staff of the Great Budworth school, as well as Dilys Hooper, representing the Membership Council of The Royal British Legion.

Cransley have been invited to become the first independent school in the country to be officially affiliated with the charity.

And the opening of the garden is an example of how the school is dedicated to upholding the legion’s altruistic values.

The dedication of the garden was marked with a service in which wreaths were laid to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

“The Remembrance service was an excellent opportunity for our pupils, parents and staff to come together in unity and pay our respects to those affected by war,” said junior school head Rob Morris.

“It is crucial that children learn about the sacrifices made to protect our freedom, so that they may build a world where peace and tolerance triumphs over oppression.

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“By remembering the terrible events of the past, we can ensure that we do not repeat them in the future."

The Remembrance garden has been built to serve as a visual reminder of the long-lasting effects of both the First and Second World War’s.

It will also remember the ‘silent and invisible’ war against domestic and international terrorism that we are living through, notably with the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.

The garden is situated at junior school gates, meaning that pupils, parents and staff will all walk past it during the school day.

Over time, the plants will grow around the main display, in the same way that pupils will develop, however the clay poppies made by the children will remain steadfast.

This is to represent the importance of upholding the Remembrance service.

The school’s affiliation with the Royal British Legion is expected to be finalised later this year, after which a special celebration event will be held.