Macmillan Academy and Archibald Primary School this year paid their respects....

Students from Macmillan Academy and Archibald Primary School this year paid their respects to all those who have died in conflict and war through the creation of a special drama and documentary style film.

Our film was then shown to in excess of 1600 students and 200 staff on Thursday the 11thof November.

This year the staff and students travelled to Beamish to produce a short drama inspired by the true-life events of a boy from Leeds. Horace?Iles was 14 when a stranger presented him with a white feather whilst travelling on a tram. His subsequent decision to enlist ultimately had tragic consequences.

The annual Remembrance Day broadcast was streamed to every classroom and played in a special commemorative event. This was a great way of helping our students understand the importance of Remembrance so that the sacrifices are never forgotten.

Macmillan Academy would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in this year's production. With an extended and special thanks to Beamish Museum for both expanding our young people's learning linked to WW1, whilst also creating a stunning backdrop for scenes linked to the Home Front.