ANZAC Services

Melton Campus

Our Melton Campus community gathered around the Lone Pine tree for our annual ANZAC Day commemoration ast Friday.

Our student leaders reverently guided staff and students, remembering the sacrifices that the ANZACs, our past war veterans and those currently serving in the Australian Defence Force have made. The service included a reading of John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, an acknowledgement of the significance of the Lone Pine tree and the traditional bugle calls of the Last Post and Rouse.

We thank our wonderful student singers, Alannah (Year 12) who sang the Australian national anthem and Mereana (Year 9) who sang the New Zealand national anthem.

Jessica Read - Student Leadership Coordinator

Cobblebank Campus

Cobblebank staff and students paused to commemorate ANZAC Day during a ceremony at the campus last Friday.

We were extremely fortunate to hear from a serving member of the Australian Army, Jack Bacchin, who spoke to our students about past war veterans and the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for the prosperity of our nation.

Many eager students attended a question-and-answer session after the ceremony, asking Jack about his experience and gaining an insight into army life. They were privileged to participate in this rich learning experience. We look forward to inviting Jack to return to the College for future career days.

I would also like to thank our Pasifika Engagement Project Officer Kimiora Joyce, who represented New Zealand, singing the National Anthem beautifully alongside Year 10 Cobblebank student Maria. Year 9 Cobblebank student Amaira performed the Australian national anthem.

Thank you to everyone involved in this year’s service.

Charlee Keating - Student Leadership Coordinator, Melton Campus