Estelle Bellamy
Estelle Bellamy
6 days ago
Schools

Garstang Academy students connect with veterans in moving VE Day Event

Garstang Community Academy students marked VE Day with a special event, meeting local Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans in town. Joined by primary school pupils, the Mayor, Mayoress, and town crier, the students listened as a 99-year-old veteran shared powerful wartime memories.

Generations join together to remember in Garstang

Back at school, the entire academy fell silent in a moment of collective commemoration. Even the canteen was respectfully decorated for the occasion.

 The morning's events fostered a strong connection between generations, ensuring the significance of VE Day resonated deeply with the young learners.

Evan Wainwright. One of the many students who came to school in uniform
Evan Wainwright. One of the many students who came to school in uniform Credit: Garstang Community Academy
The canteen staff had ensured students could pay their respects during lunch time
The canteen staff had ensured students could pay their respects during lunch time Credit: Garstang Community Academy