A Time to Remember – Remembrance Day 2022

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943)

At 11am on Friday 11th November the balconies, classrooms and community of the college fell silent as the Annual Remembrance Service began to honour service men and women whose lives were lost or affected by conflict.

The College’s annual service was led by our Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl. Jake and Beth.

At 11am, a two-minute silence was observed, followed by the Last Post and Reville. This was played by Year 13 student Anthony Green.

At the same time, Senior college Ambassador’s Head Boy, Adam and Head Girl, Esther were attending the Civic Service at the Cenotaph outside St Georges Hall, Liverpool.

This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein and the 40th anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands.

Our Prayer
All Powerful God,
We honour today those men and women—
Our sons and daughters,
Husbands and wives,
Fathers, brothers, sisters, mothers—
Who have laid down their life for their country.
Whether weary or emboldened, quiet or defiant,
Vulnerable or ready when You called them home,
Their sacrifice is too humbling for words
except these uttered in prayer.
Loving Lord, bless them forever in Your eternal peace…
Cherish their spirit, honour their commitment,
send them our love,
and we will never forget the service that they gave. Amen