I do not remember any school celebrations for Whitsun except the relevent bible stories..We had special hyms at Sunday school something new to wear and a weeks holiday.. Just before November 11th we took pennys to school to buy a poppy when the seller came to the school you could have a nice silk one for 6d. At 11 oclock we had the two minutes silence. The nearest Sunday to the 11th was a Church parade and service with a band folowed by Guides Brownies Scouts Cubs and the British Legion. We had to be very smart Guides had to wear black stockings and well polished shoes ,neatly pressed uniforms and we really did have to March it was much the same for my kids but the girls did not have to wear balck stockings . It still happens but I cannot help but notice the grubby trainers and sloppy uniforms as they shufle along. and sadly fewer British Legion members each year.