School Commemorates with Respect and Pride
Maddingley
On Friday 24 April, the BMG community came together to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women in recognition of ANZAC Day.
The Middle School was proudly represented by its student leaders, with the Middle School Captains and Vice Captains delivering the Ode of Remembrance. This created a powerful moment of reflection.
As a Middle School Captain, it was a privilege to take part in the ceremony. Contributing to such an important occasion was both an honour and a responsibility. It was a chance to lead by example and show respect alongside the other leaders.
The ceremony was also a valuable experience for students of all ages, including those in Prep. It gave younger students the opportunity to begin understanding the sacrifices made by previous generations, while encouraging respect, gratitude and a sense of patriotism.
Standing together in remembrance served as a powerful reminder of the importance of honouring those who served and the responsibility we all share in carrying their legacy forward.
Lest we forget.
Jaithra S – Middle School Captain
Bacchus Marsh RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service
On Saturday April 25, students from the Maddingley Campus proudly represented our school at the Bacchus Marsh RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Held at first light, the service brought together veterans, community members and local organisations to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
As part of the ceremony, our students contributed in a meaningful way by reading two poems to the Bacchus Marsh community. They spoke with confidence and respect, helping to reflect on the significance of ANZAC Day and the importance of remembrance.
Following the Dawn Service, students were also invited to take part in the ANZAC Day parade through Bacchus Marsh, joining the wider community in this important commemorative event.
We thank the Bacchus Marsh RSL for inviting our students to be part of this special occasion and for continuing to provide opportunities for young people to engage in remembrance and community service.
Lisa Foster – Deputy Principal: Deputy Head of Maddingley Campus
Woodlea
Our school community recently came together to commemorate ANZAC Day, a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Corps.
During our assembly, staff and students respectfully engaged in the ceremony by having a minute’s silence to honour the lives lost and partaking in other traditions such as hearing The Ode and The Last Post.
We were also privileged to hear a keynote speech by Major Andrew Hamilton who stood amongst the crowd speaking directly to the students, appealing especially to the young adults. His inspiring words addressed the true meaning of being an ANZAC, highlighting the importance of courage and respect along with praising and encouraging students for the way they present themselves.
We, as Woodlea school captains, were also fortunate enough to take part in the Anzac Dawn Service in Caroline Springs, joining the wider community in reflection and remembrance and taking part in the laying of The Wreath.
We were given the opportunity to understand the importance of this day through various recounts, making us appreciate the impact these soldiers had on the freedom we enjoy today.
Nilay S, Ellis N and Ashley G
Woodlea School Captains and Vice-Captain
