Today, our entire school community gathered for a solemn, school-wide Remembrance Day ceremony to honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who have served. With all staff and students in attendance, the service provided an opportunity for quiet reflection and shared respect across every year level.
The service opened with Victoria and Marlie delivering a thoughtful Acknowledgement of Country, paying our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our school stands. We were also privileged to be joined by special guests Lorraine Kristaly, Brody Willetts, and Rachel Brennan, whose presence made the occasion even more memorable for our school.
A key highlight of the event was an inspiring keynote speech delivered by REC’s own Corporal Amy Broham, who shared meaningful insights on service, dedication, and the importance of remembering those who sacrificed for our nation.
Guided seamlessly by our student MCs, Ameeran, Sophie, and Tilly, who led the proceedings with great maturity and dignity, the ceremony brought together contributions from across the entire school:
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Musical Tributes: The school band delivered moving performances that set a respectful tone throughout the gathering, and our Reception class performed two touching songs, The Green and the Gold and It’s Remembrance Day.
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Poetry & Reflection: Primary students touched hearts by reading original poems written specifically for the service, while Year 9 students shared insightful reflections on what they have been learning in their history classes about the significance of Remembrance Day.
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Tributes of Respect: Representatives from each House stepped forward to place crosses, followed by the laying of wreaths by selected students and our guest speakers.
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The Tradition: The school joined together in observing traditional protocols, standing in unified silence as The Last Post was played, followed by a sacred One Minute Silence and the sounding of Reveille.
A sincere thank you goes out to everyone who helped bring this meaningful event together—including our setup crews, sound technicians, staff organisers, and student volunteers. Your hard work behind the scenes ensured our community could commemorate this day with the reverence it deserves.
Lest we forget.
