A series of events were held this week as the island prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Pupils from Onchan’s primary schools joined the Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney, the Chief Constable Gary Roberts, Hector Duff MM BEM TM, the Onchan Royal British Legion and the commissioners to unveil the Tommy statues.

The two statues have been placed on the front of Hawthorn Villa, the commissioner’s building on Main Road Onchan and have been dedicated to the villagers who have fought and died in war.

Further commemorations have been made at St Ninian’s High School as students at the lower school (Bemahague site) have worked to create an art installation that covers the front windows of the building.

Inspired by Jacqueline Hurley, the artwork was produced by students in years seven, eight, nine and 10 (ages 11 to 15).

The students were asked to created emotive artwork which depicted the scenes of war.

Almost all the students at the lower school were involved in some way, including some who used their PHSEE time to cut out poppies to use in the display.

The school also hosted two concerts on Wednesday and Thursday which brought together St Ninian’s High School with Onchan and Ashley Hill primary schools.