Shine of Remembrance Trip 

SELC Excursion – Shrine of Remembrance

On the 25th of March, our class went on a trip to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. The weather was warm and sunny, perfect for a school outing. We set off by train early in the morning, talking and laughing excitedly on the way. When we arrived, we were amazed by the beautiful and grand building. It is a famous war memorial to remember Australians who served in wars. Our teacher told us its history briefly.

We walked quietly around the shrine first. Then we went inside. We saw many old photos and war exhibits. Our guide told us stories about soldiers who fought for their country. We stood in silence for a minute to show respect to those who lost their lives in wars. I felt very touched and realized how lucky we are to live in peace.

We left the shrine at noon. This trip was not just fun. It taught me the importance of peace, and we should always remember the heroes.

Liya – SELC

Our Visit to the Shrine of Remembrance

On 25th of March, our class visited the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. This shrine was built to remember brave Australians who fought in wars, especially World War I. Many soldiers lost their lives to protect our country and peace. Inside, there are old photos, uniforms and stories about their hard life. I was sad to learn how many people never came home.

There is also a special light that shines on the word “love” at certain times. It makes me think about the importance of peace. The eternal flame burns day and night, a symbol of never forgetting their sacrifice. I learned that we should cherish the peaceful life we have now. We must thank those heroes and always remember their courage. Visiting the Shrine of Remembrance was a meaningful experience. 

Sara – ELC

Excursion to the Shrine of Remembrance

On March 25th of 2026 the SELC class, as well as Ms Chaudhary and Ms Cathy went on an excursion by train, tram and walking. At the Shrine of Remembrance, we met a tour guide, Jackie, who showed us an introductory video before exploring the museum. After we watched the video, Jackie told some stories behind the artifacts that we saw that day. Starting with the timeline from World War One, we looked at the artifacts and heard stories of the war. 

We saw the original boat that was used in WWI that could fit 30 people or more. Afterwards, we also saw the foods that they used to serve in the military, like the Hard Tack cookies, which were so hard and were able to break one's tooth. They eventually changed the recipe and invented Anzac cookies for the soldiers, which was much softer and edible. Then we looked at the World War Two timeline and saw a huge Union Jack Flag which was kept hidden by Australians during WWII imprisonment. We also saw the Crypt and the Sanctuary in the shrine. We also got to see the wonderful city skyline view from the balcony on the shrine and we definitely took a lot of pictures of it.

Clara – SELC