Exploring Forgotten Histories
On Friday 14th November, a group of our Year 9 students attended an inspiring event at Birmingham Council House titled “Exploring the Service and Sacrifice of WW1 Punjabi Soldiers.” The session, hosted by CWGC, shed light on the untold stories of over 300,000 Punjabi soldiers who served during the First World War.
Students listened to powerful presentations from historians and researchers from the CWGC, learning about the WW1 Punjab Registers, this is a unique archive documenting colonial soldiers, many of whom lost their lives in service. The highlight of the morning was an interactive research session where several of our students were able to delve into these records and even trace their own family history, discovering great-great-grandfathers who served during the war.
Their behaviour throughout was exemplary, and they participated with maturity, curiosity, and respect. It was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with overlooked histories and reflect on the importance of inclusive remembrance.
Mrs Yates
