HUMANITIES
SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE
On Wednesday 2 September, students from Lilydale High School attended the Battle For Australia Ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance.
The Battle For Australia commemorates the service and sacrifice of all those who served in defence of Australia in 1942 and 1943 when we faced the gravest threats to our nation. This national day of observance provides recognition and greater community awareness of the contribution to Australia’s freedom and democracy of those who fought in the Battle for Australia. There were direct attacks on the Australian mainland, particularly in Darwin, and battles in the Coral Sea and Papua and New Guinea, including Milne Bay and the Kokoda Track.
Our Year 12 Humanities Captain, Blake Wynne, was selected to speak at the Ceremony and addressed this year’s topic of endurance by recounting the story of a Z Force soldier and his efforts on the Kokoda Track. The Z Force was the precursor to the current SAS. Blake’s presentation was in front of approximately 1000 guests including Steve Moneghetti and a former Governor-General. Blake was an excellent representative of Lilydale High School.
Congratulations to Blake and all of the students who attended the ceremony for showing such enthusiasm and support of the event.
Kristy Mays
VCE Humanities Teacher
PREMIER'S SPIRIT OF ANZAC PRIZE 2015-2016
2015-16 Competition NOW OPEN!
The Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize is open to students in Years 9 and 10 currently enrolled in all Victorian Government, Catholic and Independent Schools. Students need their parents' permission to enter the competition.
The 2015-16 Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize will provide 12 students with the opportunity to participate in an overseas study tour to Lemnos, Gallipoli and the Western Front. In addition, regional finalists will tour a significant Australian location and will be invited to attend lunch with the Premier of Victoria.
If Year 9 or 10 students are interested in entering into this competition, they should follow the link below;
To enter, download the attached entry form;
Stephen Hodder
Head of Humanities