Remembrance

Read and/ or perform the stunning production of ‘The Beaches of St Valery’ using the original script by Stuart Hepburn. This powerful play recounts one man’s experiences of the Battle of St Valery in 1940. Originally produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór. Prepare to be spellbound! #StValery80 Playwright: Dr. […]

Originally produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor in Glasgow the critically acclaimed ‘The Beaches of St Valery’, is Stuart Hepburn’s powerful play recounting one man’s experiences during and after the Battle of St. Valery in June 1940, France. Watch the play or read the play script and answer the […]

This reading and research activity introduces learners to the part Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Victor Fortune and Erwin Rommel played in the Battle of St. Valery in June 1940. #St.Valery.

On 12th June 1940, Jack Low was a 21 year-old Scottish soldier with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. He was also part of the 21,000-strong 51st Highland Division who that morning had been forced to surrender to the Germans at St. Valery-en-Caux in France. Marched and then put on cattle trucks to POW camps in […]

Davy Steele and the Battlefield Band’s haunting song ‘The Beaches of St. Valery’ is at once a hymn to soldiers and heartfelt tribute to Davy’s father and uncle who were involved in the last stand at St. Valery-en-Caux. Listen to this achingly moving song here. Questions are included to help young learners / home-schoolers reflect […]

Colouring in of a repeating remembrance cross pattern.

Colouring in of a repeating pattern of symbols of remembrance.

Colouring in of a box of poppies and collecting tin.

Colouring in scene of a park at remembrance time with lots of young people.

Colouring in scene of a poppy seller and young people buying poppies.

Colouring in scene of a poppy mural.

The Scottish Poppy Appeal (Jack Alexander, 2011). Jack Alexander, author of McCrae’s Battalion, provides a comprehensive history of Poppyscotland.

The ‘Journey’ Challenge. Learners are challenged to watch the Poppyscotland film ‘The Journey’ to help them answer some ‘Big Questions’, like ‘Why is it important to remember? Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Scottish Victoria Cross Research Challenge. Learners are challenged to find and research Scots who were awarded the Victoria Cross. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Interview With A Veteran Challenge. Learners are challenged to interview a veteran in their local community and present their findings to their classmates, wider school community or group. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Conflicts Since The Second World War Challenge. Learners are challenged to find out about recent conflicts in which British troops have been involved. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

PowerPoint presentation which can be used at school assemblies for Third Level students. The presentation is focused on why it is important for us to remember past conflicts and what remembrance means today.

Assembly explaining the significance of the centenaries of the First World War. This is the first of two linked PowerPoint presentations with the same title. If you are downloading this PowerPoint we recommend that you also look to download ‘Remembrance and centenaries of the First World War (Day One)’.

PowerPoint presentation which can be used at a remembrance assembly in schools or colleges. This presentation outlines the effect of the First World War on the nation.

Assembly explaining the significance of the centenaries of the First World War. This is the first of two linked PowerPoint presentations with the same title. If you are downloading this PowerPoint we recommend that you also look to download ‘Remembrance and centenaries of the First World War (Day Two)’.

Download our Poppyscotland’s Schools Fundraising Leaflet and discover fun and enterprising ways in which you can raise money for the Poppy Appeal in the run up to Remembrance Day.

PowerPoint presentation about remembrance and Armistice which could be shown at a school assembly. This presentation explains through the use of photos and short sections of text the history of Armistice Day.

Poppy Collage Challenge. Learners are challenged to create their own poppies and arrange them into a poppy collage to be displayed in their classroom or within their school. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF file.

What are the Different Parts of a Poppy Challenge. Younger learners are challenged to explore and discover how a poppy is constructed. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document available as a Word or PDF file.

Poppy Research & Presentation Challenge. Learners are challenged to work individually or in pairs to carry out research on the poppy flower and its origins as a symbol of remembrance. Children are encouraged to present their findings to classmates or the wider school community through an assembly. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into […]

Poppy Quiz Challenge. Don’t miss the latest episode of telly’s top talk show ‘A chat with . . .?’  where showbiz interviewer Mr Brad Bradley gets up close and personal with superstar icon of remembrance Miss Poppy Scotland. All you ever wanted to know about the poppy will be revealed! Learners are challenged to watch […]

War Memorial Challenge. Learners are challenged to investigate war memorials, including where possible their own local war memorial. This challenge provides learners with the opportunity to use IT skills, work collaboratively and share findings. It should also provide them with local background knowledge, a chance to be creative and the possibility of extending ideas and using […]

Remembrance Cards Challenge. Learners are challenged to design and create remembrance cards for people to let family and friends know that they are in their thoughts. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Garden of Remembrance Challenge. Learners are challenged to design and create a memorial/garden of remembrance, organising a special event for members of the community, including those affected by conflicts. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Poetry Challenge (Early/First Level). Learners are challenged to use their senses both in a local context e.g. nursery or school garden and a variety of audio-visual stimuli to create a poem which represents their garden, the poppy as a flower, poppy fields or for older children, the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Teacher’s notes and […]

Poetry Challenge (Second Level). Learners are challenged to research published works and then create own book or collection. This challenge provides learners with the opportunity to use IT skills, work collaboratively and share their findings. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or […]

Peace Flag Design Challenge. Learners are challenged to design and create a new flag, representing peace, which could be flown at all remembrance parades throughout Scotland. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Exploring Local Places of Remembrance Challenge. Learners are challenged to explore and re-create aspects of local places and memorials of remembrance. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a Word or PDF file.

Grow Your Own Poppy Kit Challenge. Learners are challenged to grow their own Poppy Kits to sell as part of their schools fundraising efforts for the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document and is available as a Word or PDF file.

Local Challenge. Learners are challenged to create a DVD which shows what happens in their community at remembrance time. Their recordings could include interviews with veterans of various conflicts and/or highlight how the conflicts have affected veterans and their families in their community.  Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to download document which is available as a […]

Poppyscotland Research Challenge. In the week before Remembrance Sunday learners are challenged to create a powerful, bright and interesting display somewhere in their school so students and visitors can get information about what the day means and what work Poppyscotland does with veterans today. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one easy to […]

Remembrance Assembly Challenge. Learners are challenged to plan and lead a whole school assembly sharing their own songs, poems, and art work, with an invited guest from Poppyscotland, or a local veteran etc. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one document which is easy to download as a Word or PDF file.

International Display Challenge. Learners are challenged to design and create a display which details how other countries around the World commemorate people who have fought and died in conflicts. Teacher’s notes and students’ notes are combined into one document for ease of download.

Assembly highlighting the significance of war memorials in remembrance.

PowerPoint assembly presentation outlining the importance of why remembering past conflicts is important.

Assembly PowerPoint presentation highlighting the role of poetry in remembrance.