Anzac Day

Due to the COV19 restrictions Anzac Day remembrance ceremonies have been cancelled including our annual MGSC College assembly. This is from the NSW RSL: 

When times are tough, Australians have always relied on the distinctive qualities of mateship, humour, ingenuity, courage and endurance to get us through. Known as the ANZAC Spirit, these five qualities have defined Australians ever since the first troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in World War I. In the current climate, we’re reminding Australians that we all bear these qualities within us, ready to come to the fore when we need them.

 

How you can commemorate Anzac Day 2020

  1. Record yourself reciting the ode or sharing a message of support for veterans. Respond “Going” to the RSL ANZAC Day 2020 Facebook event. Then use the hashtag #ANZACSpirit and share how you’ll be commemorating privately, as well as who you’ll be remembering this ANZAC Day.
  2. Light up the dawn. At 6am on Anzac Day, go to the end of your driveway or stand on your balcony and listen to a brief commemorative service. Together – even while apart – we’ll remember those who served and sacrificed. You can sign the pledge to light up the dawn at rslanzacspirit.com.au
  3. Tune into live services and virtual commemorative services. The ABC will be broadcasting a 5.30am service from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. There will also be a 10am service from the Anzac Memorial in Sydney that will be broadcast on ABC and streamed live.
  4. Reach out to a mate who might be alone. Many people are alone during this time of isolation. It’s an opportunity to invoke the ANZAC value of mateship and check to see how a mate is doing.
  5. Donate to the Anzac Day Appeal online at anzacappeal.com.au. Donations support Australian veterans and their families in need.
  6. Share photos of how your family observes Anzac day, or prepare a short articles of how your family have contributed to the Australian Defence Force (send to Jane.Garrow@education.vic.gov.au for the next newsletter)
  7. Bake Anzac biscuits or try this variation on the traditional ANZAC biscuit recipe from Ms Carole Duggan

ANZAC SLICE 

1 cup S.R Flour, ¾ cup coconut, ¾ cup sugar, 1 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup chocolate chips, 115grams butter, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, 1 lightly beaten egg

  1. Mix dry ingredients together
  2. Melt butter and golden syrup together and mix into the dry ingredients
  3. Place slice mixture into a greased (or lined with baking paper) lamington tray and bake at 180 degrees for 15 minutes
  4. Leave to cool in tin and while still slightly warm, slice into squares.

 

Carol Duggan

Assistant Principal