To mark Armistice Day, and the First World War Centenary, staff and students at The Island Free School took part in a moving Remembrance service held at Trinity Church in Ventnor.

The congregation reflected upon the Reverend Hugh Wright’s words of sacrifice and peace, and listened to music recitals, readings and hymns. A touching duet, Butterfly Fly Away, was performed by Megan Rasmussen and Oliver Glanville, followed by the Last Post, played beautifully by student trumpeter Ted Henly.

After the one minute silence, the event was concluded by the traditional Reveille on the trumpet.

“This was an occasion for us all to come together, and commemorate all the brave men, women, boys and girls, who have lost their lives in conflict”, said Headmaster Mr Boyd. “It was important for us all to pay our respects on the centenary of one of the costliest wars in history. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them”.