WESTBURY Leigh C of E Primary School students were encouraged to wear purple on Wednesday 27th April to applaud the challenges and sacrifices that military children face.
The school has a ‘Forces Life Club’ where military children meet up and talk about service life and how it affects them.
Mrs Greening who leads the club, said, “April is the month of the military child and to celebrate and raise awareness for children who have a parent or parents in the armed forces the primary school held a #PurpleUpday!
“Why purple? Military children have parents in all branches of the forces and purple combines all their colours.
“Why the dandelion? The plant puts down roots almost anywhere and is almost impossible to destroy, a survivor in a broad range of climates – Military children bloom everywhere the wind carries them.”
Military children at WLPS led an assembly where they shared their feelings about being a military child. One student, Arthur said that, “Leaving old friends is harder than trying to make new ones!” and Amelia said, “Starting a new school and making new friends is hard, it’s like starting a new life and sometimes you feel lonely.”
Mrs Grimsey, the headteacher added, “The children led an inspiring worship that raised the profile of our service children, we are so proud of them, we encourage all children to flourish no matter what challenges they may face. We work to help them be confident and aspirational individuals who are ready to take their place and make their mark on the future!”
Pictured: Children getting involved with the #PurpleUpDay
