Anzac Day Commemoration at Santa Sabina

Anzac Day is a significant occasion in Australian history, providing an opportunity for our students to reflect on the values of courage, service and sacrifice. Each year, our school community comes together to commemorate the men and women who have served Australia in times of war, conflict and peacekeeping operations. Our remembrance service this year was led by members of the SSC History Club, Allegra Musca, Mira Nguyen and Alannah Quinn.

This year marks 112 years since the beginning of the First World War. The Anzac qualities demonstrated in 1915 include courage, initiative, leadership and enduring friendship. These qualities have been demonstrated time and again by Australians serving in the Army, Navy and Air Force for more than 100 years.

Wearing the poppies and standing alongside the wreath crafted and donated by the Karabi Seniors Knitting Group, our History Club representatives spoke to the importance of recognising the real human cost of conflict, the families who waited at home, and the generations who have served since. More than a century later, we were asked to reflect on what the Anzac spirit means for us.

Anzac Day is not only about remembering the past, but also about passing on important values to future generations. Through learning and reflection, Santa Sabina ensures the Anzac spirit of remembrance lives on.

Richard Crittenden
Acting Head of HSIE