VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, is celebrated on May 8th each year to remember the day World War II ended in Europe in 1945. On this day, people celebrated because Germany had surrendered to the Allied forces, and the long, hard war in Europe was finally over. Streets were filled with cheering crowds, waving flags, and people hugging and dancing with joy. VE Day remains a significant occasion for remembering the sacrifices made during the war and honoring those who served.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of this historical event, Singlewell School gathered on the playground for an assembly. The children recited a poem, written by themselves; sang the National Anthem; shared crafts they had made and took part in a 2 minute silence to reflect on the sacrifice made by the thousands of fallen soldiers.