Holyrood Academy remembers Christmas Day Truce Match of 1914
HOLYROOD Academy took part in the nationwide effort to remember those who fought in the First World War by recreating the famous Christmas Day Match Truce Match in 1914.
A football match took place between the staff and sixth form students and followed readings, the Last Post and a two-minute silence.
The final score of 3- 1 to the Holyrood staff team was secondary to the enjoyment had by all during the event which was initiated by the FA.
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