What does ANZAC Day Stand For?

Our staff and students gathered with special guest Dr Rick Maher, for our ANZAC Day Liturgy, to honour the legacy of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who landed on the shores of Gallipoli on April 25th 1915.
ANZAC Day is more than a historical milestone; it represents the enduring spirit of sacrifice, mateship, and resilience that defines our national character. The courage displayed at Gallipoli, where young men faced overwhelming odds with unwavering determination, continues to inspire us more than a century later.

We remember not only those who fell at Gallipoli but all servicemen and women who have defended our freedoms across generations. From the trenches of World War I to peacekeeping missions of recent times, their commitment to duty and country deserves our deepest gratitude.

The dawn service, the march, the wearing of poppies and rosemary – these traditions connect us to our past while strengthening our resolve for the future. They remind us that peace comes at a price and that we must never take our liberties for granted.
ANZAC Day unites us in reflection. It prompts us to consider the true meaning of courage and the value of standing together in times of adversity. As we say, "Lest we forget," we commit ourselves not only to remembrance but to embodying the ANZAC values of integrity, perseverance, and compassion in our daily lives.

Lest We Forget