CHILDREN from a West Dorset primary school reflected on the sacrifices made by those who have died in conflict.

Pupils from Burton Bradstock primary school joined forces with the Bride Valley branch of the Royal British Legion for an annual poppy poster competition.

As in previous years, the children were asked to reflect on the subject of remembrance and the significance of poppies in designing their entries.

Judges Vivien Hall and Sheila Spencer commented on the youngsters' originality and depth of thought when they were choosing the best entries.

Presenting certificates to the winners, branch president, Basil Dent, said: “Once again, the children have demonstrated their concern for those whose lives are destroyed in wars all over the world, but especially in the two world wars, and have expressed their thoughts very creatively in their excellent posters.” 

One of the winners, Edward, said: “I really enjoyed doing the poster as it gave me time to reflect on the people who had given their lives for us, even though I have never met them. When I won, I was delighted.” 

The poster drawn by another entrant, Theo, gained extra publicity when it was copied and given to all those attending the Remembrance Sunday service at St Mary’s church, Burton Bradstock, and used by the Rector, Revd Canon Stephen Batty, as a visual aid for his sermon.

Members of the Bride Valley uniformed organisations were also involved in helping the large congregation to think of how peace can be encouraged in families, communities and nations. 

The posters are now on display in the village library so that others can enjoy the work and ponder the message of remembrance in a variety of different ways.