Northampton International Academy CCF cadets lead Remembrance service

Northampton International Academy marked Remembrance Day with a service and parade led by the school’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

Cadets paid tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts past and present, providing an opportunity for the wider school community to come together, reflect and remember.

The event was live streamed across East Midlands Academy Trust schools, enabling students and staff across the trust to join the occasion and participate in this important act of remembrance.

Among those taking part in the parade was NIA6 sixth former WO1C Georgia Manton. As a First Sea Lord cadet, which is one of the highest honours awarded within the UK's Royal Naval cadet forces, Georgia's presence represented the wider cadet movement and recognised the important role young people play in demonstrating leadership, service and commitment to their communities.

Pupil representatives from three other #EMATter schools, Castle Academy, Hardingstone Academy and Stimpson Avenue Academy also took part in the service by laying wreaths as a mark of respect and gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Northampton International Academy (NIA) is part of East Midlands Academy Trust. As well as NIA, the #EMATter community of schools includes a secondary school in Oundle and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.