Pupils hold a special event for guests to mark Remembrance Day

Veterans invited to annual event at St Mary’s Primary School

Veterans, serving personnel and invited guests were treated to a special get-together as a Rotherham primary school held its annual Remembrance Day veterans afternoon tea event.

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Youngsters take part in St Mary's Primary School's Remembrance Day veterans afternoon tea | Iconic

St Mary’s Catholic School in Herringthorpe played host to its many visitors on Friday (November 6) in the school hall.

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Youngsters take part in St Mary's Primary School's Remembrance Day veterans afternoon tea | Iconic

The veterans afternoon tea was introduced at the school as part of its Remembrance Day activities.

The children have rehearsed for months to deliver their production at the event.

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The Mayor attends St Mary's Primary School's Remembrance Day veterans afternoon tea | Iconic

A spokeswoman said: “The Remembrance day was a huge success.

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Attendees at St Mary's Primary School's Remembrance Day veterans afternoon tea | Iconic
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Pupils at St Mary's Primary School's Remembrance Day veterans afternoon tea | Iconic

“The children and adults were amazing.

“Two years ago, we introduced a veterans afternoon tea as part of the Remembrance Day event and it was hugely successful.

“It has grown each year and this year is due to be even better.”

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