Mt Ridley Primary School Anzac Service
Term 2 in the Primary school commenced with a wonderful, respectful commemorative Anzac Service. We were very fortunate to secure Lieutenant Ryan Glister from the Australian Defence Force to address our staff and students about the significance of Anzac Day from a serving member’s perspective. Lieutenant Glister came dressed in his full military uniform and spoke of the history of Anzac Day and the way in which we remember those that sacrificed so much. In addition to Lieutenant Glister, a number of students shared a reflective piece on what Anzac Day means to them and Mrs Stephanie Finn shared a meaningful personal reflection, as her husband, Warrant Officer Two Finn played a significant role on Anzac Day.
Our Primary Captains, Asmi Lekhi and Saakhi Jhajj spoke beautifully throughout the service, as did our Culture and Traditions leaders, Anureet Kaur and Ruby Brewer. I would particularly like to thank our student representatives from each year level who so confidently read a prayer on behalf of their fellow students. Our Performance Choir, conducted by Ms Haylee Sommer and accompanied by Reverend Peter Waterhouse, lead the mass singing of Amazing Grace and the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems before being joined by all Primary students and staff. As you could imagine, this was yet another highlight of our service.
We look forward to another busy term, rich with new experiences and learning opportunities.
