We marked Armistice Day on Wednesday within collective worship around the 11am silence. Children all observed the silence perfectly; recognising the special and solemn atmosphere. Children brought a small paper poppy with them, they had chosen whether to write a prayer on it, a thought or just keep it blank – it was entirely up to them how to engage (which is how all moments involving prayer are in school). I got them to hold and touch their poppy whilst I said the following prayer: