Today, several members of our class went to the Downing Street Rose Garden to meet the Prime Minister. They spoke about the significance of the poppy and the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during war times. As 2014 is the centenary of the First World War, we took this opportunity to recognise what others have done for us and ensure that we never forget.
We will also appear on the ITV News this evening:
http://www.itv.com/news/
Why is remembrance important?
What were your impressions of Downing Street?
What were your impressions of the people who you met?
How did it feel to represent the school today?
The Day I met David Cameron
“Please may I borrow Marjaan, Julianna, Shai, Denis and Obiora?” said Mrs Scott. Those words were how it all started…
When we got called outside, I wondered what was happening, as I saw a group of children -from different classes- all bunched to together (with Mrs Reece);we all walked into the nurture room and Mrs Scott explained: that we will be going to plant poppies as a remembrance of the 100 years since the WW1 as well as informing us that there would be a VVIP attending this event; the only words that passed through my confused mind was: who is this VVIP… We were also told that we might be interviewed for TV. How amazing is that?
After the whole weekend of practicing of what I might say, I woke up early to get to school for 8:00am to leave at 8:05; when I got to school my belly was churning with worry. What if I mess up my words? What if say the wrong things? What if I sit the wrong way?
We got into the mini bus and drove to…
I stepped on to the carpet of the Prime Minister’s house. The house was embroidered with beautiful paintings and detailed house furniture (especially the chandelier); after a juice and a chat with important people we all walked into the priminister’s garden to plant poppie seeds to take to school.
After a while I got to speak to the Prime Minister face to face in his own house; what more could you ask for? We planted seeds together and spoke about our school garden and The Imperial War Museum, and how it would be a great opportunity to go there for trips in school; talking to the prime minister isn’t as nerve racking as people expect, it was quite relaxing. It felt like you were talking to a person you just met but I the back of your mind you know that there important to the country and they deserve respect.
Poppies
I was talking to someone who works for the Prime Minister and we were talking about how people think the poppies are to remember the soldiers that died, but actually they are to remember why they died for us and the impact it has on our lives; to think that the whole world will be wearing those poppies is a great thing, as the poppies are partly a sign of hope for the future.
Hi everyone,
Just watched you all on the news and I have to say you looked great! Keep up the good work, miss you all. Sue
It looks like you were having fun. I wish I could see David Cameron.
My visit to number 10 Downing Street ,
commemorating the centenary of World War 1!
How inspiring would it be to have planted poppies in every school?
During World War 1, the fields of Flanders were ruined. So when the battle was over, the poppies were the only plant to grow back. To show our respect, it would be truly amazing if every school could plant the beautiful flowers, in remembrance of the World War 1 soldiers.
How I felt throughout the whole experience
I felt ecstatic! It was an honour just to be chosen to plant poppies at number 10 Downing Street, but then to be asked to actually speak to the prime minister-David Cameron-and to plant seeds with him, talk to him, and to be interviewed to be on TV was breathtaking! Talking to the prime minister when he came over greeted us, we all calmed down and felt more relaxed and confident to talk! I really thank my school for the opportunity!
How important are poppies to the world?
Poppies are very important because they remind us of those who fought in the battle and risked their lives for us! They are also important because: certain companies and individuals are trying to help people remember the soldiers and how they gave their lives for us.
It looks like a lot of fun and looks exciting
WW1
1914-1918
Britain fought in the World War One, but the question is: Who did they fight against?
Britain fought against Germany and Austria-Hungary; however there were many more countries involved in the WW1, such as: Bulgaria, Turkey, France, Belgium, Russia, England, Italy, Japan, the United States and a lot more.
In the WW1 there were two main sides which were: the Allies, which included France, Great Britain and Russia; Italy (once part of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary) fought on the side of the Allies.
Wounds and death:
Unfortunately by the end of the WW1 9 000 000 soldiers were killed and 21 000 000 were wounded; just think of the pain that the soldiers went through to save us. Our future. Our lives.
Over a million soldiers were killed in the -infamous- Battle of Somme alone, including 30,000 killed a day!
Remembrance
We must remember these soldiers, not for their death but for the effort they put in to save our future; if they hadn’t risked their lives for us we could be living in a different situation right now (at this very second) so don’t take what you’ve got for granted. Make the most of it.
I really can’t believe that some of the children from Cathedral School got chosen to meet the P.M. I wished I got to go – you must have had so much fun when they was at the P.M’s house