Pupils at St Anne's celebrate VE Day in style

Children and staff at St Anne’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Buxton celebrated VE Day in style.

Pupils dressed in clothing from the era and sang a selection of wartime songs to bring the past to life.

Parents and carers were asked to donate wartime inspired food including scones, jam tarts, pork pies and sausage rolls.

Stephanie Clarke, Assistant Headteacher at St Anne’s, said: “To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we hosted a special event in our school playground that brought together children, parents, and grandparents for an afternoon filled with reflection and togetherness.

“The children gave a heartfelt performance of wartime songs they had been learning in class, and the celebration ended with everyone proudly singing the National Anthem.

“It was a heartwarming sight to see different generations united in remembering such an important moment in history. Many grandparents spoke of how the event stirred memories of their own early years, and we were truly moved by the warm and thoughtful comments shared throughout the afternoon.

“We extend our sincere thanks to all who joined us and contributed to making the day so memorable.”

Seth, a pupil in Reception class who was dressed as an evacuee, said: “I was wearing a label because the bomber plane was coming, and the children had to leave their mummies and daddies.”

Rory, in Year One, said he wore a paperboy outfit because his role was to spread the good news that the war was over.

Winnie, in Year Two, said she enjoyed the celebrations. “I dressed as a land girl and they farmed the land because all of the boys went to war.”

Ronan, in Year Six, said he thought it was important to remember VE Day.

He said: “VE Day is to remember the fallen soldiers that fought for our country and risked their lives so that we could be free.”