VE 80 Great Big Live Assembly

VE Day 80: A Great Big Live Assembly Honouring the Price of Peace

On 8 May 2025, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a historic moment marking the end of World War II in Europe. This milestone is an opportunity for schools across our great nation to come together in unity, honouring the sacrifices made for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

VE Day 80 is more than just a tribute to those who fought and fell—it is a powerful reminder of resilience, unity, and the enduring values that define our country. Through this special Great Big Live Assembly, we will reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations to safeguard the hard-won peace that millions paid the ultimate price to achieve.

Join us as we remember, learn, and look forward—together.

The event will include previously unseen photos from the very first VE Day in London and an interview with a 108 year old veteran who served with the Royal Navy in Dunkirk.

More information will come soon.

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HOST Dr Krish Kandiah OBE

Dr Krish Kandiah is a social entrepreneur with a vision to help solve some of society’s seemingly intractable problems through building partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy. He led the Afghan Welcome and UKHK initiatives which have worked with government and civil society to welcome newcomers from Afghanistan and Hong Kong to the UK. He is the director of Sanctuary Foundation, a foster carer, a host in the Homes for Ukraine scheme and sits on the government’s Core Delivery Group. He is the author of over 15 books, including two welcome books for resettled Hong Kong and Ukrainian children.

Daniel is an 11 year old refugee from Ukraine who has lived in the UK for the last 2 and a half years. He will be taking part in the assembly offering his experiences of having to flee from a country that is currently at war.