The High School of Dundee has marked Remembrance with its Armistice Parade and Service.
In tribute to the fallen, including all those from the High School community who have died in armed conflicts past and present, the School’s Combined Cadet Force and Pipe Band completed a parade in front of the school.
Watched by pupils, staff, parents, members of the public and guests, the event was led by CCF Contingent Commander Major Graham Rodger, with Rector Lise Hudson giving a short reflection from Sue Gilmurray’s poem, Teach me the way of Peace.
A wreath was placed on the School’s War Memorial by Heads of School, Cameron Brown and Amy Leburn, assisted by Junior Years pupils Frederick Rutherford and Eva Gillan.
In a moment in the proceedings that is always particularly poignant, Flowers o’ the Forest was played by Pupil Pipe Major Mitchell Clark before a two-minute silence was observed.
Rector Lise Hudson said, “The significance of Remembrance never fades and our Parade allows us to remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in all conflicts.
“As conflicts across the world continue to bring devastating loss, we come together to reflect on the sacrifices made in the past and present and to focus on the importance of working for peace.”
During Remembrance week, the School has been selling poppies to raise money for the Scottish Poppy Appeal, and a sale of donuts straight after the Parade also raised funds the charity Horseback UK.
To further mark Remembrance, until Sunday the school’s main building is being lit red in the evenings.
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