At Robert Gordon’s College, Remembrance is not just a moment of silence, it is a deeply rooted tradition of honour, reflection and gratitude. 

This year’s Remembrance Services were once again a powerful occasion where pupils, staff, alumni and members of the wider Gordon’s community gathered to remember and pay tribute to those who have served in conflicts past and present. 

As part of Aberdeen Remembers, the Robert Gordon’s College Pipe Band performed, adding a poignant and reflective atmosphere to the day’s commemorations.

All pupils started their morning with a Remembrance Assembly. Primary 7N led their peers through a series of stories and poems from the War. This year’s focus was on the different memorials we have around the College and the stories behind them. The pupils presented two short films; the first, an informative tour of the Remembrance locations on campus and the second; an artistic re-tour of the first with the children representing lost Gordonians. Between both films, the pupils performed a cross curricular drama and musical piece before concluding with Faith Hill’s ‘There You’ll Be’.

In the Senior School, Mr Fish led assemblies featuring readings from pupils on themes of service, courage, and peace. Wreaths were then laid in the Otaki Corridor to honour the fallen.

The Gordonian Association hosted a service at the new war memorial at Countesswells. The memorial commemorates Gordonians who fell in the Great War (1914-1919) and marks the centenary of the founding of the Seafield Playing Fields. The service began with an introduction from Gordonian Association member Laurence McLeod, followed by thoughtful readings by Gordonian Association Student Leaders Kassidy, Cara and Olivia. The Rev. Duncan Eddie then led the service with messages of remembrance, before Robin Macpherson, Head of College, read the Exhortation and Gordonian Association Vice-President Derek Rettie read The Kohima Epitaph. Rev. Eddie concluded the service with a final prayer and benediction.