CHILDREN from Oxfordshire schools are continuing to mark 100 years since the Armistice which ended the First World War.

Special events have been scheduled for late June and early July – the time of year when poppies are in full bloom.

About 60 secondary school students from around the county gathered at St Hugh’s College on Tuesday to present their thoughts on their studies throughout the year about the First World War and its implications.

They were joined by a group of VIP guests, including Oxfordshire’s Lord Lieutenant Tim Stevenson and the Chairwoman of Oxfordshire County Council Gill Sanders.

On Monday primary school children from across the county will gather at Dalton Barracks near Abingdon to form a giant human poppy, which will be photographed from the air by a helicopter from RAF Benson if available – and if not by a drone.

Children will be given either red or black ponchos and asked to stand in to the shape of a poppy for the photograph to be taken at around 10.30am.

Wallingford county councillor Lynda Atkins, who is county chairman of the Royal British Legion, has helped to organise the events.

“She said: “These are unique opportunities for children in Oxfordshire to think about the sacrifice made 100 years ago by people from their own communities.”

Events are taking place throughout the year as part of Oxfordshire Remembers, part of the RBL’s Thank You campaign.