Lest We Forget

On Tuesday 9 April, 8 students from the Year 10 Newman History class joined the Kingsgrove RSL club for an Anzac Day service. 

Anzac Day is the commemoration of Australia and New Zealand for victims of war, their families and for recognition of the role of their armed forces in both nations. It marks the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. During the service and our time at the Kingsgrove RSL we learnt about and looked at a multitude of historical pieces from defence forces such as the Army, Navy and Airforce, as well as a look at the Vietnam War display which is in the foyer of Kingsgrove RSL. 

The students joined other local primary and high schools outside for a moving service to commemorate Anzac Day. During the service everyone listened to student speakers talk about the significance of Anzac Day and the importance of symbols like the poppy and rosemary. 

Students also viewed the catafalque party from the local cadets program and listened to poems such as ‘In Flanders Field’ by John McCrae and ‘Sir’ by Damian Morgan. Two representatives from each school carried a wreath accompanied by a military veteran towards the front of the stage. The ceremony concluded with a lunch provided by the Kingsgrove RSL club. 

Students got to experience a special ceremony commemorating those who have served for our country. Lest We Forget.

Bianca Fortunato and Aya Elachi

Year 10