25 Years of Celebrating Schools Performance | 25 Years Of

25 groups of young people from 11 local schools will take to the stage to share moments from the Arboretum’s story through music, poetry, dance and theatrical performance.

Drawing on creative skills developed during a free eight week in school programme more than 600 school children will help to bring the Arboretum’s story to life, symbolically passing the baton of Remembrance as they move through the stories that shape us.

Everyone is invited to attend this celebratory performance which will be held in the grounds of the Arboretum.

School students taking part in our 2025 VE Day Schools Performances at the Arboretum

With thanks to the schools taking part:

All Saints C of E Primary School
Dordon Primary School
Etching Hill CE Primary Academy
Four Oaks Primary School
Needwood C of E Primary School
Yoxall St Peter's C of E V C Primary School
Oakwood School
Rykneld Primary School
St Stephen's Primary School
Two Rivers Primary School
Wood End Primary School

25 Years of... the National Memorial Arboretum

In 2026, we will mark 25 years since the Arboretum officially opened to the public.

Throughout the year, we’ll be celebrating the stories, milestones, and moments that have shaped our story so far, as we look to the future, with a special programme of exciting exhibitions, events and activities.

25 Years of... Celebrating Schools Performance

25 groups of young people from 11 local schools will take to the stage to share moments from the Arboretum’s story through music, poetry, dance and theatrical performance.

With thanks to the schools taking part:

25 Years of... the National Memorial Arboretum