11 Oct 2011
ANZAC Day at Thomas Reddall
On Thursday 22nd of April, Thomas Reddall held their annual Anzac day commemoration ceremony day.
Once a year Thomas Reddall holds this day and thanks the people that fought at Gallipoli in World War 1, for their sacrifice of time, blood and tears shed in order for "us", the people of their land would be assured freedom. The entire school body congregated in the amphitheatre as we do for assemblies. The ceremony was hosted by student reps, Robert Barry and Taylor Kerewaro, a young year 7 student who was so eager to be part of the SRC and this event. They both took turn talking to the rest of the school and explaining the meaning of this important day and what we remember it.
The school held and usually holds the ceremony in the morning straight after normal assembly. After the hosts spoke, our respected national anthem was played followed by the trumpets solo associated with this memorable day and then by the respectful minute silence.
The students of Thomas Reddall have always brought their best manners and behaviour on this day and that was no different this year, a tradition and feat that any school should aspire to and be more than proud of. Topped off with the wonderful display of the school uniform depicting almost a synchronised sea of students is a most remarkable and respectful sight. We should all be proud.