Students from Cheshire College – South & West and Macclesfield College paused in unison to mark Remembrance Day as simultaneous parades took place across the College’s campuses in Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield.

In a powerful display of respect and unity, students and staff gathered across the College’s campuses to watch Uniformed Protective Services students lead coordinated Remembrance parades. The parades culminated in a two-minute silence observed simultaneously across all four campuses, creating a shared moment of reflection in honour of servicemen and women who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present.

The cross-campus event marked the first Remembrance Day commemoration since the merger of Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College, and involved students from Performing Arts, Music and Travel & Tourism in a cross-curriculum event.

Ruth Szolkowska, Vice Principal of Innovation, Curriculum & Quality of Cheshire College – South & West and Macclesfield College, said:

“As a College, it was incredibly meaningful to come together across all four campuses to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. The coordinated events reflected the strong sense of community across our College and the gratitude our students and staff have for the Armed Forces community.”

” I am particularly proud of our Uniformed Protective Services students, who led the parades with such professionalism. For many, a career in the Armed Forces, emergency services or wider protective services sector is a future ambition, and this was an opportunity to honour those who have served before them while demonstrating the leadership, discipline and commitment that will support them throughout their future careers.”

Owen, Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services student, said:

“It was good to be involved in the Remembrance Parade. It’s really good to remember what everybody fought for, and what we’re protecting for the future. “

Sophie, Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services student, said:

“Being a part of the parade gives you a great sense of achievement. It’s nice for us to have a parade for something we really believe in. From a young age, I’ve played a big part in Remembrance. I think it’s a nice thing to do, as it shows our respect.”

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