Tipton pupils create poppy memorial to honour the fallen
Children at a Black Country school have come together to create a special poppy memorial as part of their Remembrance commemorations
Pupils at Tipton Green Junior School, in Manor Road, Tipton, worked together to create a display of poppy wreaths honouring those who served and lost their lives in conflicts.
Each year group made its own wreath in the run-up to Remembrance Day, with all the creations brought together to form a memorial display at the school.
The school's School Council also led a service, sharing words of reflection about the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A two-minute silence was observed, followed by the Last Post played by a bugler as flags were lowered in tribute.
Year 6 pupils also visited the local cenotaph, where they held their own service and laid wreaths.
The school community took time to remember the 415 names recorded on the memorial at Tipton Library, recognising the local people who lost their lives.
Headteacher Sunita Richards said: "We are incredibly proud of the respectful and thoughtful way our pupils marked this occasion.
"Our pupils represented the school brilliantly, learning about gratitude, compassion and an understanding of the importance of remembrance."
The school, which is part of the Elston Hall Learning Trust, is also planning a project with a local history group to explore the Zeppelin raid on Tipton and its impact on the community.
The project will give children the opportunity to learn more about the area's history and discover how significant events affected local families.