PRIMARY school children from St Antony’s school in Blackburn have dedicated a song for the fallen ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

The students have made a video of them singing a moving performance of A Wish for Peace as headteacher Heather McGowan said the song reminded them of brave soldiers who have fought in wars.

She said: “The song lyrics remind us about the brave men and women who have fought in wars to give us a peaceful country to live in.

"This year, each class has worked to prepare a song, poem or prayer and a piece of artwork which will be recorded into a montage and shared on our school website so that all our community can remember together.

"I felt, in this hour of uncertainty with the pandemic, that a virtual performance of this song from our very talented children would be most suitable, and perhaps provide some comfort for our local community too to show that we do care.

"Our children love learning about the past and the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. It’s only right we acknowledge our collective responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.

"We will be also wearing red accessories, clothes and poppies on Wednesday the 11th to raise money for the British Legion."

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Mayor Iftakar Hussain, said: “My thanks go to everyone who has taken part to help bring together these virtual commemorations.”