Poppies were placed in front of a newly installed flagpole in the grounds of Royal School for the Deaf Derby during a service to mark Remembrance Day.
The Dean of Derby, The Very Reverend Dr Peter Robinson, led the memorial service in the grounds of the Ashbourne Road school, which was interpreted into British Sign Language for pupils and staff.
The ceremony, which included a two-minute silence at 11am, included a signed story from deaf historian Wendy Daunt about deaf people in Derby making gas masks during the First and Second World War.
The service, which was also attended by Derby North MP Amanda Solloway, included a Scottish Piper.
Students at Royal School for the Deaf at their Remembrance Day service.
Head teacher Paul Burrows said: “My father was in the Armed Forces, and I was brought up in a service family, so it is very important to me that Remembrance Day is marked appropriately in school.
“Staff have been discussing with children how Remembrance Day is commemorated, through ceremonies across the UK, poppy-wearing and reflecting on the stories of those who have participated in various conflicts.
“We were really proud that the Dean of Derby chose our school to commemorate this important day and it was a proud moment seeing the union jack flying on our new flagpole.”
Remembrance Day has occurred every year since 1919 and commemorates the British soldiers who gave their lives in various conflicts since World War One.
The Very Reverend Dr Peter Robinson said: “I’m new to Derby and wanted to forge a link between the Cathedral and the school.
“I have already visited the school and met the children so I was absolutely delighted to be here for the service and hope to be able to offer more to the deaf community as we go into the future.”
