Anzac Day @ Box Hill Gardens

ANZAC Day is when we commemorate the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have lost their lives or have been injured throughout the wars.  It occurs on April 25th. ANZAC stands for Australian (and) New Zealand Army Corps. It is a day to remember the sacrifice that our soldiers made for us.

All the Year 6 leaders attended the ANZAC Day Service, On Wednesday the 23rd of April located in Box Hill Gardens along with 22 local schools. Each student received a small Australian Flag and a booklet which contained the service information.

Two students from every school had an opportunity to carry a wreath down the aisle and gently place it on the War Memorial.  

On behalf of BEPS, our Community Captains, Hannah and Onal, presented a wreath to pay respect to the serving and past soldiers. We also paid our respects listening to The Ode, The Last Post and the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems. 

Hannah and Onal (Community Leaders): 'It was a privilege to lay the wreath and pay our respects on behalf of Burwood East P.S. We felt nervous, however, it felt good to represent our school and commemorate our soldiers'.

Lucy (School Captain): 'After going to the School ANZAC Day Service I was inspired to go to the dawn service to pay respects to all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. After the Dawn Service, we were invited to the Box Hill RSL for light refreshments and a chance to talk with the RSL members'.