By Kath Gannaway
In what has become a Grade 6 rite of passage, students from 13 Upper Yarra primary schools conducted the annual Schools Anzac Commemoration Ceremony at the Upper Yarra RSL on Wednesday, 3 May.
Upper Yarra Secondary College students joined their younger peers for the service which is conducted by the students and includes readings, and the laying of wreaths and of crosses bearing the names of local servicemen and women involved in war.
Special guests included veterans, RSL State representatives State President Dr Robert Webster and treasurer John Cullen, Yarra Ranges Council’s Cr Jim Child and civil celebrant Ron Thomas who read the Prayer For Peace.
Students from each school presented different aspects of the service, speaking confidently and with feeling as they paid tribute.
The students thanked the RSL, Upper Yarra Museum, Ben’s Shed, the Defence Force School of Signals and the veterans for assisting them.
For photos depicting each school’s contribution, visit www.mailcommunity.com.au.
