Remembrance Day

Pause a Minute to Remember

Each year, at 11am on 11 November — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month — we pause to honour all who have served, and those who gave their lives, in war and peacekeeping operations.

On this day in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of devastating conflict. Germany’s signing of the Armistice marked the end of the First World War and gave birth to this day of remembrance.

The architecture of the Shrine of Remembrance in the city plays a pivotal role on Remembrance Day. At exactly 11am, the Ray of Light illuminates the word Love on the Stone of Remembrance in the Sanctuary, marking the precise moment the Armistice was signed. This moving alignment can be viewed again by the public at midday.

At EHPS, our School Captains and Mrs Cotterell will conduct a service of remembrance on Remembrance Day, Tuesday 11 November, at 11am, including one minute’s silence.

Poppy Appeal

This week, on behalf of the Waverley RSL Sub Branch, we are selling the following fundraising items for the 2025 Poppy Appeal: 

• Poppies – $2 or $5
• Badges – $5 slouch hat with red poppy, $10 poppy, $20 bugler. 
• Wristbands – $3 
• Bag Tags – $4 
• Key Rings – $4 

Purchase a Poppy Appeal fundraising item from Year 6 students who will be at the front gate of the school in Essex Road before school from Wednesday, 5 November. $10 and $20 badges are available from the Office. Purchase is by cash only (correct amount please), or donation accepted.