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St Joseph’s College Honours Remembrance Day 2026

On Wednesday 11 November, St Joseph’s College Echuca joined communities across Echuca and Moama to commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served our country.

Our student leaders proudly represented the College at community services, with our senior student leaders attending the Moama RSL Remembrance Day Service and our Junior School Captains participating in the Echuca commemorations.

At Moama, students had the privilege of hearing guest speaker and Vietnam veteran Peter Walton share his experiences of service and reflect on the true cost of war. Adding a special connection to the occasion, Peter is the grandfather of Eden Thomson, one of our 2027 College Captains.

Meanwhile, across both campuses, students and staff gathered in their House Groups for a reflective Remembrance Day liturgy. Through prayer, reflection and a minute's silence, our College community paused together to remember those who have served and those who never returned home.

Remembrance Day reminds us of the importance of gratitude, peace and our shared responsibility to build a world where future generations can live free from conflict.

Lest We Forget.