SCHOOLS across West Essex came together to give a minute’s applause for 12-year-old Harley Watson, who was knocked down and killed outside his school last week.

Led by Debden High School pupils and at the precise time of 12.08pm, thousands remembered Harley.

We were joined by a number of schools today in remembering Harley Watson, with applause ringing at 12:08 throughout the school. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harley's family. pic.twitter.com/6UtDIkuaEy

— Debden Park School (@dphs) December 9, 2019

Passmores Academy students filled the central atrium of their school.

The Ongar Academy students took up several floors to make sure they paid their respects.

A week on from losing Harley, The Ongar Academy stand with @dphs and hold a minutes applause in his memory, at 12:08pm today. @eefnews pic.twitter.com/j1xVkc7uvM

— The Ongar Academy (@TheOngarAcademy) December 9, 2019

Along to Epping St John’s where the sound of applause echoed down the corridors.

A minute’s applause from @EppingStJohns for Harley. #harleywatson https://t.co/4sF9HRVi7Q

— Jude Machin (@judemachin) December 9, 2019

We will add other schools as they come in.