Young hearts honour the brave: Students pay tribute to ANZAC spirit

Our school community gathered to pay homage on ANZAC Day, a day of remembrance dedicated to honoring the courageous men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in times of conflict

It was brilliant to see so many of our students and families attending services across the district and actively participating in local marches, or respectfully laying wreaths We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those who represented our school with such dignity and reverence

Among the most poignant moments of the ANZAC Day service in Cobram was the performance of the Last Post by Year 10 student, Lewis Brown Lewis demonstrated exceptional composure and skill playing his trumpet, delivering a magnificent rendition in front of hundreds of onlookers.

The following morning, we held our own commemorative service with our Year 7 and Year 8 students We were honored to welcome Barry, Glen, and Denise from the Cobram Barooga RSL Sub-Branch, as well as Commodore Ash Papp from the Royal Australian Navy

Commodore Ash graciously shared his personal experiences with our students, recounting his global travels and diverse roles within the Navy, including his tenure as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Canberra The students were captivated as Ash delved into his remarkable career, highlighting the profound sense of purpose he finds in serving a cause greater than himself

A question and answer session followed, during which the students eagerly engaged with Ash, exploring his greatest adventures in the Navy The level of participation and enthusiasm during this interactive session was fantastic.

Continuing our commitment to honoring ANZAC Day, a group of dedicated students represented our school at the ANZAC Day service held at Cobram Regional Care. Ned Bugge (Year 11), Tully Kerr (Year 11), Tyler Cole (Year 10), Baden Riedell (Year 10), and our Captain of Community Service, Caitlin Welch (Year 12), paid their respects and showed solidarity with the residents of Cobram Regional Care

Our engagement in these various ANZAC Day ceremonies demonstrate that our students take great pride in exemplifying the values of integrity, respect, and community