Friday, May 8, 2015

Anzac reflections: Memories that will last a lifetime for these five Maitland students

From the Maitland Mercury report:
The Mercury sponsored five local students to tell readers of their experience 
in Turkey attending the dawn service at Anzac Cove. Here is what they had to say:
Jack Olive -
The Anzac Centenary Ball was not only a celebration, but a commemoration because in the midst of all the awards, music and dancing, we were reminded of the sacrifice and the true reason that we were on this journey. 
A highlight of the night was when a boy from Barker College gave a speech that examined the well-used phrase of “Anzac spirit” and what aspects of it were true

Full article available at Maitland Mercury, May 4, 2015.