Dear Parents and Carers,

Yesterday our students participated in an ANZAC Day ceremony hosted by the students of 3/4 Gold, with the help of Ms Sam Slocomb and Mrs Linda De Salis, our Defence Mentor. It was a solemn commemoration observance, with the students participating with such reverence. It was wonderful to have the digeridoo and the bugle played as part of our ceremony.

Thank you to Mr Andrew Jones (father of Oliver, Year 6) who with Oliver gave the address. During the address they made special mention of our school Ways of Being and how they were necessary skills for service men and women and the families that support them. This special touch made the commemorative address even more poignant for our students. Thank you to Mrs Patricia Weston (mother of Cooper, Year 4) and Mrs Lauren McHardy (mother of Henry, Kindergarten) who also both played a significant role in our ceremony. Thank you to Mr Dean Stelter from the New Zealand High Commission, Mrs Katrina Cambridge from Catholic Education and Mr Greg Kennett from the Woden Valley RSL sub-branch who were also in attendance. Thank you to our serving family members and parents who were able to join us for the ceremony.

Gracious and loving God,

the cross of Christ is the sign of your desire for justice and peace for all.

Open our minds to your vision as we remember all who suffered through Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Grant all servicepersons who sacrificed health and life for the good of all, the gift of your deep peace.

May we who inherit the freedom for which they fought become instruments of your peace in our homes, workplaces, and world.

We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen 

God bless.

Rachel Smith

Principal