STUDENTS at Ryde School got together to create a commemorative poppy in the school grounds.

Pupils and staff remembered those who lost their lives in the service of their country, particularly those from Ryde, Bembridge and Upper Chine schools.

The stem of the poppy is made up of nursery and pre-prep pupils and staff, the leaf junior school pupils and staff, the petals senior students and staff and the centre sixth form students.

The centenary of the Armistice was commemorated at Ryde School in a variety of ways — exhibitions and films were shown, the drama department put on a 20th Century show depicting the changing nature of fashion, technology and conflict during the last century, an Armistice-themed house art competition took place and a time capsule containing keepsakes from senior school pupils was buried, to be opened in 2118.

In the junior school and Fiveways, the children spent the week producing work on the Armistice and celebrating peace.

The school gathered together for a service of remembrance at All Saints' Church on Friday.

The Lord Lieutenant, Maj Gen Sir Martin White, attended the service, followed by the dedication of the school's new memorial wall, remembering those from Ryde, Upper Chine and Bembridge schools who lost their lives in the service of their country.

The end of the week was marked by pupils and staff creating the poppy in the school grounds.