ANZAC Day Commemorations
In the past week the College has been involved in two very moving events to commemorate ANZAC Day. On Wednesday the annual St John Paul College ANZAC Commemorative Assembly took place. This was largely organised by our very capable senior student leaders. The official party was led in by Coffs Harbour local bagpipe player Ray Ellington. Our senior students lead the assembly outlining the sacrifices made by the men and women of Australia and New Zealand that proudly fought for freedom. We were also very fortunate to be addressed by SPJC staff member, Jackson Adams. Jackson shared memories with us of the time he served in the Australian Army. The assembly concluded with the College body reciting The Ode and singing Advance Australia Fair.
On Anzac Day Darcy Hartin and Ailish Barry wrote and eloquently delivered the Commemorative Address at the Dawn Service in Sawtell and laid a wreath on behalf of the College. This was followed by the students and staff being represented at the ANZAC Day March held this year at The CEX International Stadium. Those who attended marched together with returned service people, current serving defence forces, relatives of the fallen, community groups and other local schools. A wreath was laid on behalf of the College by Ailish Barry and Lili-Rose Bataglia. The College was further represented at the Sawtell ANZAC Day March with College students marching, Lili-Rose Bataglia and Grace Hartsyker delivering the address and laying the wreath.
Year 12 students, Calum Reid and Sarah Markwort formed part of the Catafalque Party at both Coffs Harbour and Taylors Arm ceremonies with the Australian Air Force Cadets, 331 Squadron Coffs Harbour.
Year 9 student Flynn Oates laid flowers at Coffs Harbour on behalf of 331 Squadron.
The SPJC College community should be very proud of all our students who were involved and represented the College in such respectful manner.
