They made a trek out to the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Cabravale-Diggers Club to represent Thomas Hassall Anglican College to remember the servicemen and women that have served in our defence force over the past century or more. It was an important day because it marks the end of the Centenary Year (100 years since the conclusion of the Great War) where many fallen and wounded soldiers paid a huge sacrifice with many giving up their lives.
This time of remembrance is not intended to elevate war or glorify the deeds but to take some time to consider the sacrifice that has been made so that we may live in security and freedom. We have been attending this service for the past 10 years and I have seen the numbers grow from one hundred, when we first attended, to this year numbering into the thousands. Students always enjoy the service and are amazed at the broad range of people from very different cultural backgrounds who are in attendance. It was an honour and privilege to be part of the group. Such is the importance of the event that we will be endeavouring to invite all the Senior students to take the time to join us next year.
Mr Roger Young
Deputy Principal