Ellenbrook Combined Schools’ Anzac Day Service

The Ellenbrook Combined Schools’ Anzac Day Service has grown in strength over the years with the hundredth anniversary commemoration being the biggest yet.

Schools from the Ellenbrook region came together at the Woodlake Amphitheatre and ANZAC Memorial on Wednesday 22 April 2015. The lake and surrounding gardens were breathtakingly beautiful in the Autumn sunshine with numerous wildlife adding to the solemn atmosphere.

Year 9 students walked the short distance from the College to the lake in the fine morning sunrise.

Chardonnay Mitchell gave a heart-warming address on what ANZAC Day means to her.  Students from other schools also addressed the gathering. Jonathan Tartaglia and Megan Jones placed a wreath on the cenotaph on behalf of the Holy Cross College community.

The Honourable Graeme Edwards, MP, Member for Cowan, gave an address relating the valour and spirit of the ANZAC’s in standing up against World War I adversaries to the courage and resilience required to stand up against schoolyard and cyber bullies.

The combined choirs of St Helena’s Catholic Primary School and Ellenbrook Independent Primary School were outstanding.

Congratulations to Ms Vicki Harley, Deputy Principal, Ellenbrook Independent Primary School, and her team of helpers in organising such moving and impressive event.

Peter Collins
Vice Principal
28 April 2015