This year we commenced our program by watching a very special film clip called 'Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching', which set the mood perfectly for the rest of the service.
Ruby and Brodie were this year's presenters and they looked fantastic, proudly wearing the medals of a family friend.
The Choir sang 'From A Distance', featuring individual vocals from Shelby, Chloe and Ruby.
Then we had children from across the school reading their thoughts on war and peace, for example Mikayla's 'A Soldier's Life'...
You can read more Anzac poems and letters by clicking here for Year 6/7s or here, for Year 3s.
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Then we all stood together in silence for the playing of 'The Last Post' when the flag was lowered to half mast, signifying the countless lives lost. Our Head Boy Harri delivered 'The Ode', which was followed by 'Reveille', the call for all soldiers to awake.
Mrs Gray, Mrs Howe and Mrs Van Dongen kindly made the wreaths for this next special part of the service. Our Head Girl Keah, reminded us of the words to 'Deep Peace', the traditional Gaelic Prayer set to music that we use for our wreath-laying. Deep peace of the running wave to you Deep peace of the flowing air to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the shining stars to you Deep peace of the gentle night to you Moon and stars pour out their healing light to you Deep peace to you.
The Year 3 class concluded the service with their wish for peace for children around the world, many of whom are living in very different circumstances from our own, called 'Light A Candle'.
It was a most moving service and we thank all who attended and participated so respectfully.
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