The Royal Bermuda Regiment has given hundreds of primary school students insight into the service and sacrifices of Bermudian soldiers in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.

Over the past two weeks, officers and soldiers have visited the island’s primary schools to offer a greater appreciation of the part played by local soldiers in the world wars.

Corporal Joliza Vanderpool said: “The presentation provides the key aspects of Remembrance Day, incorporating where the Regiment came from and where we are now.

“With the children, because their minds are so fresh, it’s easier for them to retain the information.”

As well as covering the origins of the conflicts and the symbolism of the poppy, the visits allow students to learn about the music played by the Regiment’s Band and Corps of Drums.

Cindy Weeks, the acting principal at Harrington Sound Primary School, said: “From the explanation about the band, to the instruments, talking about the history of Remembrance Day, talking about the poppy — I was blown away.

“Then having the engagement with the students, where they could participate and put all of these things into play — the students loved it, the staff thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Ms Weeks said she believed the presentation allowed older students to broaden their knowledge while it provided younger pupils with “necessary exposure” to some of the talking points.

“Now, when they see anyone in uniform or they’re at the parade, it means something,” she added.

Troops from the RBR are set to take part in the Remembrance Day celebrations on Front Street, scheduled to begin at 10.30am on Monday.