We will remember them
Remembrance Day
Age shall not weary them
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
we will remember them.
Armistice Day is also known as Remembrance Day.
We commemorate this event every year
at the eleventh hour
on the eleventh day
of the eleventh month
we pause with a minute silence to remember and to reflect on those
who died in the wars.
Lest We Forget.
(written by a Year 7 student
from Cecil Hills High School).
The 11th of November is a significant date worldwide as it commemorates the end of World War 1. This day, more commonly known as Remembrance Day or Armistice
Day was marked by a sombre ceremony at Cecil Hills High School. It was the pride of the History faculty to be represented by 7B to remember fallen World War 1 soldiers on this day. Students from this class were given the opportunity to spend time around the Cecil Hills Lone Pine Tree , which was donated to the school by the Department of Veteran Affairs. After reading the poem ‘Pledge of Remembrance’ by Robert McCall, the group observed a minutes silence in order to pay their respects to all Australians who represented our country during World War 1. Students were then able to discuss the importance of Remembrance Day and how the sacrifices made by our armed forces contributed to our society today. This ceremony had an effect on all students who participated.
Jacob Issa, Year 7 History teacher
On the 11th of November at 11am, we stood in silence for 1 minute to remember all the soldiers that fought for our country. We went to the front of the school and stood around the pine and again stood in silence to pay our respects for the men and women who lost their lives.
Milica Drca, Year 7
On Remembrance day we went to the Lone Pine and stood around it while our teacher Mr Issa read a special poem that is dedicated to the soldiers who went to war for our country and for us. This is what remembrance day is all about. It is when we stand in silence so we can remember the sacrifice those men and women made for our country.
Milica Arcaba, Year 7
World War 2
World War 2 immersion program
Year 9 History students were transported back to the battlefields with a World War 2 immersion program.
Paul Martin bought his vast array of artefacts, uniforms and a gift of storytelling to the Year 9 students. He amazed them with hands on artefacts and information about soldiers daily lives on the Western Front and in Kokoda.
Mrs Haskett, Head Teacher - History