Military Appreciation Week | The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

This exciting week-long event will take place from 23rd to 27th June 2025, offering a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and support the naval community, including service children in your school. It’s a chance for students to recognise and honour the invaluable work of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, while also raising vital funds to support serving personnel, veterans, and their families.

Some of the challenges faced by Service pupils

Service pupils face unique challenges during their educational journey, largely due to the nature of military life. As part of military families, they often experience frequent relocations, sometimes several times throughout their schooling. These moves can take place at short notice, outside of regular admissions periods, and may involve relocating to areas both within the UK and overseas.

Some of the challenges faced by Service pupils

Such high mobility can lead to social adjustments, as service pupils may need to leave behind established friendships and familiar environments. Additionally, the frequency of these moves can sometimes limit opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities and other enrichment experiences that help to build a sense of community and continuity.

Some of the challenges faced by Service pupils

Service pupils also regularly face periods of family separation, which can occur when a parent is deployed or undergoing training, or even when they are commuting to a base during the week, leaving home at weekends. Deployments can often be at short notice and of uncertain duration, and while communication with deployed parents may be limited, these separations can create feelings of anxiety, particularly when parents are deployed to high-threat environments. This is especially true for pupils who may have limited opportunities to speak with their parent during their absence, leaving them with concerns about their parent's safety.

Some of the challenges faced by Service pupils

Despite these challenges, service pupils demonstrate resilience and adaptability, learning to navigate an ever-changing landscape while maintaining strong family bonds. Schools can play an essential role in supporting service pupils, helping them manage the transitions and offering a stable environment where they can thrive.

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Children's Activity Pack

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Primary Age School Presentation

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Senior School Age Presentation

Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising in schools for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) is an invaluable way to support the men and women who serve in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, as well as their families. By organising events, sponsored challenges, and other fundraising activities, schools can make a real difference in the lives of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country.

Ideas for Fundraising in Schools

Download our fundraising poster to let people know how they can support

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