Telford pupils' poppy tribute at the top of the Wrekin
It's a fitting way to make sure the younger generation always remember the sacrifices made by those serving their country at war.
This giant poppy was made up of 350 youngsters, who made their way to the top of The Wrekin dressed in red and black raincoats to mark the build-up to Remembrance Sunday.
Some of the youngsters from Newdale Primary School in Telford, who helped form the poppy yesterday, have family members currently serving in the armed forces, while one young girl's uncle died in Afghanistan.
Two standard bearers from the Royal British Legion bore flags alongside the childrens' poppy at the top of the hill.
Reverend Ian Olliver marched up too and gave a short service for the children, and the teachers spoke about war and people who sacrifice their lives in the service of their country.
Rachel Cook, headteacher at the school, said: "The whole objective was so children don't just buy a poppy for the sake of buying a poppy.
"They'll understand the reasoning behind it and remember it for the rest of their lives, and the children really loved it.
"The flag bearers really made the photos, as well as the mist on top of the Wrekin really gave it a nice atmospheric feel."
"The weather was always going to be a risk in November, and luckily I had 100 percent faith in all the behaviour from the children and such committed staff working tirelessly.
"No way on earth would I have attempted it without that commitment from everyone."
Reverend Ian Olliver marched up too and gave a short service for the children, and the teachers spoke about War and people who lose their lives for their country.
Telford and Wrekin school catering got involved by sending two four-by-four cars and poppy red gazebos for the children to stand under while they served hot dinners to all at the top.
The children had lots of preparation leading up to the trip with a series of assemblies to educate them about the British Legion.
They were shown pictures of trenches and asked if they thought the soldiers could have said no and complained to officers when they were cold and wet, and compared this to the walk up the Wrekin, which for them was a daunting idea.
