--- title: "Schools Across BHCET Mark Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday" url: "https://bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-13-schools-across-bhcet-mark-remembrance-day-and-remembrance-sunday" school: "Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools [Click Here](https://bhcet.org.uk/admissions-consultation) # Schools Across BHCET Mark Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday ![Image of Schools Across BHCET Mark Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/news/903872854_1739348411526647_5241312514647202288_n.jpg) 13 November 2026 Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday provided an opportunity for pupils across our Trust to come together in prayer, reflection and community remembrance, honouring those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present. Across our 35 schools, children and young people marked the occasion in a variety of meaningful ways. Many attended local Remembrance services and cenotaph ceremonies, laying wreaths, observing the two-minute silence and joining members of their communities in paying tribute to those who gave their lives in service. Others led assemblies, celebration of the word services and acts of collective worship, helping their school communities reflect on the values of sacrifice, courage, gratitude and peace. Creative activities also played an important role in helping younger pupils understand the significance of remembrance. Children produced poppy artwork, wreaths, prayers and displays, creating thoughtful tributes that encouraged reflection throughout November. Several schools took the opportunity to deepen pupils' understanding through encounters with local history and members of the Armed Forces. Veterans, reservists and serving personnel shared their experiences with pupils, helping to bring the meaning of remembrance to life and offering valuable insight into military service. Among the many moving tributes, pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Coundon, took part in a special project supported by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Children honoured 16 fallen servicemen by visiting their graves and placing handwritten messages, red roses and wooden crosses as a personal act of remembrance. The project provided a powerful opportunity for pupils to connect with local history while reflecting on the sacrifices made by previous generations. At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe, pupils came together for a reflective Remembrance Day service led by the school's KS2 Mini Vinnies. Children gained a deeper understanding of service and sacrifice through a visit from Army Reservist Mr Robson, who shared his experiences in the British Army Corps of Royal Engineers. As part of their commemorations, every child painted a poppy on a wooden disc, creating a powerful collective tribute that was displayed on a tree at the front of the school throughout November. Pupils also had the opportunity to learn about military service through a display of army medals, helping to bring the significance of remembrance to life. At Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, pupils joined fellow schools from across the parish at the George Burdon McKean VC Memorial in Willington, paying tribute to the local First World War hero who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his extraordinary bravery. The service highlighted the importance of remembering not only national history but also the remarkable individuals connected to local communities. Across our secondary schools, students marked Remembrance through services, parades and acts of reflection. At Carmel College, the school community was joined by veterans, cadets and serving military personnel for a moving Armistice Day service, while students at English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College proudly represented their school in the Remembrance Sunday Headland Parade. At St Michael's Catholic Academy, pupils took part in a service at Billingham's Station Road Cenotaph, sharing prayers and a pupil-written poem, while St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College welcomed former Colour Sergeant David Haines to its Remembrance Service, giving students the opportunity to learn first-hand about military service and sacrifice. Throughout the Trust, young people demonstrated great respect, maturity and gratitude as they honoured those who served. What shone through in every activity was the respect, maturity and compassion demonstrated by our pupils. Whether attending civic services, leading worship, creating tributes or learning more about those who served, they embraced the importance of remembrance with dignity and understanding. As a Catholic family of schools, we continue to remember with gratitude all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, pray for those affected by conflict throughout the world today and renew our commitment to promoting peace, justice and hope in our communities. **We will remember them.** **![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/899650284_1803742624199960_8831788791729556313_n.png.jpeg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903377486_1774117574714868_4965573910043280079_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/898657972_2683632578812702_7073419530506360498_n.png.jpeg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/899734119_1790994596360368_4352411638511800090_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/21679128.jpeg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/900477962_1439528865046428_3777628828001906979_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/900923224_122257855136550056_5076608889236486900_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/901195061_1658817086032347_3284792123181035744_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/897719023_2362741594487618_5951335115629534366_n.png.jpeg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/901500667_1604737591455665_3549880213434869366_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/901822229_1117095381031966_4025268695534941083_n.png.jpeg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/901924112_122260528274121651_2052778719264839121_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/901979130_2222752151950966_6252224686038119782_n.png.jpeg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/902191817_1748385900217215_819418963101899405_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903173897_1613834660543702_389190323273968456_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903408011_1655815503224477_6229284671515607776_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903460115_1575356857944808_7393818581981777713_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903797548_1654702776616510_6190842676022534177_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903825000_1539504511539121_5496077514936122443_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903872854_1739348411526647_5241312514647202288_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/903955359_1563341352480138_7096607840488248273_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/906106181_1758276792973134_6471244909688002572_n.jpg) ![](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/gallery/remembrance-day/904840316_1758276152973198_2280430703638860095_n.jpg)** [ New Chapter Begins at St Paul's Catholic Primary School](https://bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-11-new-chapter-begins-at-st-paul-s-catholic-primary-school) ### About BHCET - [About Us](https://bhcet.org.uk/about-us/welcome) - [Our Schools](https://bhcet.org.uk/academies) - [Our Offer](https://bhcet.org.uk/aboutbishophogarth/our-offer/curriculum) - [Turing Scheme](https://bhcet.org.uk/turing-scheme/turing-scheme) - [BHCET Virtues Awards](https://bhcet.org.uk/bhcet-virtues-awards) - [Wider Opportunities](https://bhcet.org.uk/) - [Secondary Foundational Knowledge & Skills](https://bhcet.org.uk/foundational-knowledge-and-skills) ![Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-hogarth-catholic-education-trust/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(4).png) ### Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust The Headlands Darlington Co. 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