Commemorating Remembrance Day at Bournemouth and Poole College

Staff and Students gathered at our Poole campus for the college’s annual Remembrance Service, joined by local guests and veterans to honour the memory of all those who have lost their lives in service to their country.

The college was honoured to welcome Cllr Tracey Newman, Mayor of Poole, and veterans from the Bournemouth, Poole and District Royal Tank Regiment, who joined us for the morning’s commemorations. 

Opening the service, Debbie Smith, Chief People Officer, Culture, Communications and Community, said: ‘Today, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by countless individuals throughout history who have fought for our freedom.’ 

Led by Debbie and Steve Burns, Learning Manager for Engineering and a former Royal Navy officer, the service included contributions from both staff and students. Student Governor Ben read John McCrae’s in Flanders Fields, followed by Staff Governor Denzil Sheppard, who shared Ernie Rowe's Remembered Still Those Souls. 

Colleagues from curriculum areas and departments across the college laid crosses and tributes, each paying tribute to those who gave their lives in service. 

The service concluded with the sounding of the Last Post, followed by a two-minute silence at 11 am, as everyone gathered and paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will Remember Them.