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| 11 Nov 2026 | |
| News from Solihull Alumni |
It was a pleasure to welcome Flight Lieutenant Sam McCumiskey (Jago 2003–2014) back to Solihull School for our Remembrance Service on Wednesday 11 November 2026
Sam inspected the Combined Cadet Force, which was led by Cadet Sergeant Majors Adam Ali and laid a wreath on behalf of all serving Old Silhillians at the War Memorial, in front of 1,100 senior school pupils, staff and invited guests - as well as 500 prep school pupils at our Saint Martin's campus who were participating in the service via livestream.
Former pupils were represented at the event by President of the Old Silhillians’ Association Simon Westwood; President of Saint Martin’s Old Girls Association Paula Loneragan; Chairman of Governors Damian Kelly; the Bursar, Richard Bate; and the Executive Headmaster, Charles Fillingham; Lisa Harding, representing the Parents’ Association; Governor Ian Ralph; and Heads of School Oliver Burtenshaw and Lana Chauhan.
The Last Post was followed by a two-minute silence, Reveille and the Roll of Honour, before Mr Fillingham recited the traditional tribute to the Fallen. The Act of Remembrance was also livestreamed to over 500 Prep School pupils and staff, and was followed by a Sixth Form Chapel Service led by Father Roy.
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