2026 Remembrance Day Assembly

Remembrance Day Assembly: Remembering, Reflecting and Learning

This engaging Remembrance Day assembly helps students explore the meaning behind remembrance and the sacrifices made by people from across the world during both World Wars.

Students will learn about the significance of different coloured poppies, as well as the vital role played by soldiers from across the British Empire and Commonwealth, including those from India, Jamaica, Nigeria and other colonies, whose contributions were crucial yet are often overlooked. Through historical facts, thought-provoking questions and carefully selected video clips, pupils are encouraged to reflect on service, sacrifice, equality and remembrance.

Includes:

Informative assembly presentation
Key historical facts and statistics
Exploration of different coloured poppies and their meanings
Spotlight on soldiers from colonial territories
Discussion and reflection questions
Links to engaging video resources
Opportunities to explore diversity, inclusion and historical representation
Suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4 adaptations

Perfect for whole-school assemblies, tutor time, PSHE, citizenship and history lessons during the Remembrance period. This resource promotes understanding of the global nature of the World Wars and encourages students to consider whose stories are remembered and why.