VE Day 80th Anniversary Service
To mark the 80th Anniversary of VE day a group of St Mary's students, supported by Mrs Baines and Mrs Bird, attended a Service and celebration at the Kirkland's Community Centre in Menston. The students took part in reading a poem ‘The Gift of Peace’ read by Eve Robinson and Bidding Prayers for Peace read by Ethan Butland, Alexander Jardine, Jack Young, Seb Greer and Harry Noble. The students reflected on the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who gave so much, in battle, on the home front, in the factories and in other acts of service. The students enjoyed meeting people who were present at the very first VE Day celebration, the Home Guard from Haworth and the guest speaker Dr Manoj Joshi MBE, resplendent in uniform representing the Lord Lieutenancy Office of West Yorkshire, they also enjoyed the delicious afternoon tea and music. Many thanks to Mrs Baines and Mrs Bird and to our students, we are incredibly proud of you all. A big thank you to the Menston Community and the Kirkland Community Centre for including St Mary’s in the celebration.