CCF Cadets at the Remembrance Parade in Tewkesbury
our CCF Cadets proudly took part in the annual Remembrance Parade through Tewkesbury High Street, joining the local community to honour and remember those who lost their lives serving our country. The Cadets marched through the town before stopping at the Cross and Tewkesbury Abbey as part of the service. It is an important tradition and a real honour for our Cadets to represent Bredon while supporting the local community and paying their respects to the fallen. All of our Cadets conducted themselves with great respect throughout the morning and represented Bredon with pride. A special mention goes to Hudson B, who laid the wreath on behalf of Bredon, and Oliver G, who proudly carried the Bredon flag.
CCF Roast Dinner Lunch
Following the service, Cadet families and Forces families returned to Bredon for a special Remembrance lunch, with a delicious full carvery prepared and served by our fantastic Catering Team. This was the first time we have hosted a lunch following the Remembrance service, and it was wonderful to see so many families come together at Bredon. The event was a great success, with a full house and a lovely atmosphere as families gathered to share lunch and continue the day together. A huge thank you to Steve, our Catering Manager, who went above and beyond to organise the event, alongside Alisdair and the Marketing Team. Their hard work helped make the afternoon such a success.
The Poppy Train 11/11
The Poppy Train travelled across the country, stopping at 60 stations along its journey to Paddington. At each stop, Veterans, military personnel, Cadets and representatives from organisations including The Veterans Charity, the Royal British Legion and local NHS trusts placed a wreath on board, ahead of it being laid at the Platform 1 War Memorial at Paddington for the 11 am two-minute silence. We were incredibly proud to see Year 11 Cadet Izzie S selected to take part in this special event alongside HM Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Edward Gillespie.
Bredon’s Remembrance Parade
On Wednesday, for Remembrance Day, the whole School came together for our annual ceremony to pay our respects and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Cdt SSgt E. Pelloux opened the ceremony by leading our Senior Management Team, speakers and Heads of School. This was followed by a thoughtful reading from our Heads of School, Miriam and Ezra, and a speech from our Headmaster. All our students were exceptionally well-behaved and respectful throughout the ceremony, showing an understanding of the importance of the occasion. It was a great way for the Bredon community to come together and mark Remembrance Day.
CCF: UKAF rugby Game at Kingsholm
On Remembrance Day, our CCF Cadets attended the Remembrance Game at Kingsholm Rugby Stadium in Gloucester, where the UK Armed Forces Rugby Union took on the Belgium National Team as part of a special Remembrance event. With the stadium packed with supporters, our Bredon Cadets did a fantastic job of representing the School and showing their support throughout the day.
Learning About Local History
Our U18 Games Cycling students visited Queenhill Church on Wednesday as part of their Remembrance Day learning, exploring the local history connected to Pull Court and the surrounding area.
Students learned about Lance-Corporal J. O. Griffin, who worked as a chauffeur for the Dowdeswell family at Pull Court before serving with the 9th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. He was laid to rest at Queenhill in 1915 with full military honours.
The visit provided a meaningful opportunity for students to connect the stories of those who served with the history of our local community and Bredon’s own surroundings.
