The Royal Bermuda Regiment took its marching to schools across the island to help students better understand the significance of Remembrance Day.

As part of the lead-up to the November 11 observance, a team of soldiers and officers have visited several schools and delivered presentations about the role Bermudians played in the world wars, the history of the RBR and the origins of Remembrance Day poppies.

Lieutenant LeeAnn Tucker, who led the presentations with Corporal Joliza Vanderpool, said: “We do this so that the children can be aware of what Remembrance Day is all about.

“Some children go home and talk about it with their parents and then find out that they had relatives from earlier generations who were in the war, so it helps them become more familiar with their own heritage.”

She added that it was hoped the RBR visits will help to generate more interest in the annual parade.

Lieutenant Tucker said: “Sometimes we lose sight of what it is to show up as a community, but I would like to see more of that. It’s good to unite and remember why history is important.

“The majority of Bermudians are linked in some way to these historic events, through members of their families, so it’s great to come together as a community and give thanks.”

O’Shandah Lightbourne, a P6 classroom teacher at Port Royal Primary School, said the presentation connected to topics already being discussed in the classroom and helped improve the students’ understanding of the poppy-wearing tradition.

She added: “On a scale of one to ten, I give it a ten. It was very engaging, not just talking, talking, talking.

“The children understand more once they are participating and they were able to demonstrate their knowledge as well.”

The annual Remembrance Day observances, including a parade featuring the RBR band, will take place on November 11 with attendees urged to be in place for 10.30am.