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St Saviour's Church Schools

Remembrance Poppies

 

In Oracy assembly today we talked with our partners and then shared what we thought this image showed: 

Then we talked about what they represented: 

Red Poppy

The red poppy is the most famous symbol used to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives in World War One and conflicts that followed.

Wearing a poppy was inspired by the fields of poppies that grew where many of the battles were fought.

The red poppy symbol belongs to the Royal British Legion - a charity created by veterans of World War One.

They say that the red poppy represents remembrance and hope.

 

Purple Poppy

The purple poppy is often worn to remember animals that have been victims of war.

Animals like horses, dogs and pigeons were often drafted into the war effort, and those that wear the purple poppy feel their service should be seen as equal to that of human service.

In particular, many horses were killed or injured in World War One.

Donations to the Animal Purple Poppy Fund go to charities including World Horse Welfare and the Household Cavalry Foundation.

The Animal Purple Poppy Fund uses the word poppy with the agreement of the Royal British Legion.

 

Black Poppy (Rose)

The Black Poppy Rose commemorates the contributions of black, African and Caribbean communities to the war effort - as servicemen and servicewomen, and as civilians.

The charitable organisation was launched in 2010 and aims to highlight "largely untold historical legacies" from the 16th century onwards.

 

White Poppy

Some people feel that the red poppy glorifies war and conflict.

Instead they might choose to wear a white poppy.

The white poppy is handed out by a charity called Peace Pledge Union, which promotes peace.

They say that the white poppy commemorates people who died in conflict, but focuses on achieving peace and challenging the way we look at war.

 

Then the children were asked to discuss this question - which they then shared with everyone in assembly. 

 

If all these poppies were available to buy in school, which would you choose and why? 

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