The Eastbourne College community gathered on Remembrance Day and Armistice Day in a series of events to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. The school community paid tribute to those who fought and died in the world wars, more than 12,000 British servicemen and women killed or injured since, and the communities convulsed by conflict and war across the world today. A total of 12 pupils...
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All Hallows pupils enjoyed an inspiring day developing leadership and teamwork skills with the Royal Marines. Corporal Tom Hunt and Marine Ben Smith from the Royal Marines recently came to deliver a leadership and team-building workshop for Year 8 pupils at All Hallows. The day began with a presentation on life in the Royal Marines, and what it takes to be a Royal Marines Commando, followed by an...
Oswestry School welcomed back former pupil Col. Patrick ‘Patch’ S Reehal MBE as part of the school’s Speech Day and to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Patch earned his MBE in 2010 having been the force behind 10 dangerous missions in Helmand Province. One of the 200-vehicle convoys led by the Royal Logistic Corps soldier saw the patrol survive five roadside bombs and an enemy ambush. The citation for...
Bedford School has opened its new high-tech flight simulator. The simulator, opened by headmaster James Hodgson, can simulate 24 different types of aircraft and variants and will allow the RAF section of the CCF to practise their skills regardless of weather conditions. It was further enhanced with a purpose-built cockpit, with the kind help of the school's design and technology department and a...