WOLVERLEY CE Secondary School recently held two special remembrance services to commemorate those from the local area who lost their lives in the two World Wars and the Falklands War.

Service veterans joined students where prayers, readings and the names of Old Wolvernians who died in the conflicts were read out.

The names are commemorated on two special plaques, commissioned by the Old Wolvernian Association – made up of pupils which attended Wolverley Grammar School, Sebright School and Heathfield School, in the school’s Sebright foyer.

Bryn Thomas, headteacher, said: “It was a pleasure to have the service veterans join us and I was delighted that the students gave up their break time to attend the service and show their respect to former pupils.”

During Remembrance Sunday, the Old Wolvernian Association held a special service at the school where a poppy wreath was laid by Corporal Simon Johnson, Household Cavalry Regiment.

The card on the wreath read: “In memory of all those Old Wolvernians who fought and fell in WWI, WWII, the Falklands and First Iraq Wars. In ever grateful and humble appreciation, especially in this the centenary year of the First World War. The Old Wolvernian Association. 9th November 2014."

Members of the association also received a tour of the school from Mr Thomas, to see how the school has changed since they were pupils.

Emma Griffin, honorary secretary of the association, said: “It was an especially moving occasion on this, the one hundredth anniversary of the commencement of the First World War.

“We were proud that Old Wolvernian Simon Johnson was able to read the rolls of honour and lay the poppy wreath.

“In addition, it was touching that the service was officiated by and contributed to by so many with close connections to the association, the educational trusts and the current school.”

Mr Thomas added: “The members of the Old Wolvernian Association were also extremely welcome on Sunday and their service was very moving.

“It was wonderful having the chance to speak with former pupils of Sebright School and listen to their stories.”