Thursday, 12 May 2022

Anzac Day

Ms McLEISH: It was a delight to attend the Upper Yarra RSL children’s Anzac service last week. Every year the Upper Yarra RSL do a great job bringing together grade 6 students from local primary schools and the Upper Yarra Secondary College for the service. Well done to the students presenting on the day, talking about the history of Anzac Day, the service men and women, the animals in war; sharing the meanings behind the poppies and the legendary story of Simpson and his donkey; and of course the lovely reading of poems—all done in front of a very large crowd who were all very impressed. A special shout-out goes to the MCs from Millwarra Primary School, Michaela Boss and Cooper Noonan, who did a terrific job running the service. It is always a delight to see children take on something a little bit new and do so well.