Community and Family Engagement

Remembrance Day Reflection

Today the Active Citizenship Team visited Epping RSL to learn about and assist in the preparation of the upcoming Remembrance Day Service. They reflected on their experience and wrote the following:

Today at the Epping RSL we learnt about the significance of Remembrance Day and the world wars. 

We learnt about the tanks they used in multiple wars throughout the 1900s and the importance of them in the battles. We also learnt that the top and bottom of the tanks are the weakest spots and the sides are very strong. We also learnt about how warfare has changed and how it's not tanks or infantry anymore, its more disposable things like drones.

We visited the cenotaph and found it why it is important and that Parliament House in Canberra faces the War Memorial and the cenotaph there to remind the Prime Minister to always think about the impact that their decisions could have on our future.

We got to lay a cross for a fallen soldier each which was very special. 

At the end, we got given hot chips in the members lounge. We are thankful for the Poppy Ladies at the RSL because they took the time out of their week to crochet us a teddy bear each. They also make a lot of poppies for the RSL club and make it look great and full of poppies.

We are looking forward to commemorating Remembrance Day at the RSL next week at the Service. 

School Crossing Supervisor of the Year

Each year the City of Whittlesea run a program to acknowledge the valuable contribution of the work undertaken by our school crossing supervisors. An award will be given to one school crossing supervisor selected for their commitment and dedication to the supervision of school crossings. The staff member receiving the award should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Professional and great presentation (uniform and equipment),
• Working knowledge of road rules relating to school crossings,
• Welcoming, caring, and encouraging to all users of the school crossing,
• Helpful – informative and clear on correct use of the crossing, and
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Please see the online link to access the form: Children's school crossings | City of Whittlesea

If you wish to nominate either of our school crossing supervisors, please collect a form to complete. Forms can be collected from and handed back in to reception by Thursday 12th November at 4pm. 

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Kristie

New Arrivals & Community & Family Engagement Leader kristie.hocking@smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au