ANZAC Day 

From Kristen, Year 4 teacher

Year 4 students commemorated ANZAC Day (held over our holidays). We learned it is a time for people to remember and say thank you to the military men and women who have given their lives fighting for our country. People also think about those who are serving their country today. 

Some of us shared stories of family members who fought in World War 1, have been members of or still are part of the Australian forces, and helping to keep us safe.

Xavier recalled how on Sunday, he saw a Soldier riding a horse around the MCG, carrying a torch that had been lit from the Eternal flame. This torch was then used by a returned soldier to light a cauldron at the football game to show respect for the ANZACS and all of those other members who have kept our country safe in other wars and presently.

Declan shared about his Great Grandfather, Gordon, who bravely fought in World 1. He thankfully returned safely home and lived a long life.

Tom shared how his Dad served 11 years in the Armed Forces and has many medals.

Did you know, we also have a very precious old book at school, called the Role of Honor. It has a record of all of the NMPS students who later went to serve Australia in wars. Sadly, some of our old students fought and died in what the Honor Role calls, the Great War. Frances Henry Mason, an old NMPS student, was 21 when he was killed in action at Lone Pine. Joseph G. Dangerfield also sadly lost his life when he was killed in action at Gallipoli.

Our school commemorates the past students with a Cenotaph Memorial (water fountain) on the Southside. Next time you’re at school, take a time to have a look and remember them. 

We made symbols of Anzac Day, Poppies, and Wreaths.

 Lest We Forget.