Year 5 - Year 5 Reflect on Remembrance Through Art

Date: 9th Nov 2026 @ 1:49pm

This week, Year 5 took part in a thoughtful art lesson linked to Remembrance Day. Using resources from the Royal British Legion and Newsround clips showing the national Acts of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, the children explored why we remember those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts around the world.

We discussed the significance of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the end of the First World War, and why poppies have become such a powerful symbol of remembrance. The children then watched a short video and read the famous poem In Flanders Fields. They carefully copied the poem in their best handwriting, taking time to present their work neatly and thoughtfully.

Inspired by the imagery within the poem, the children discussed what the words made them picture. They then created beautiful artwork, lightly sketching scenes such as fields of bright red poppies, peaceful landscapes, and silhouettes of soldiers. Using pencil crayons, they added colour and detail to produce respectful and reflective pieces that captured the poem's powerful message of remembrance and hope.