St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary School Nowra
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28 North Street
Nowra NSW 2541
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ANZAC DAY AWARDS

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to host the ANZAC Day Awards, a National competition recognising the work of students, teachers, and schools who engage in Veterans and honour Australians' wartime history. The theme for 2024 is 'Discover the Stories of Veterans in Your Local Community'.

Entries must focus on learning about the experiences, service and stories of veterans from your local community. This project will support students as they develop a deeper understanding of Australian involvement in wars, conflicts and peace operations. 

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Year Six are preparing to participate in the competition to pay tribute to the local veterans. This year, we honour Len Seyffer, an essential member of our school community who attended all our Anzac ceremonies, including those at St John's, for many years and was a vital parish member at St Michael's. Len passed away on April 24 2023, at age 99.

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Year six will honour Len's memory by showcasing his life and legacy by making small presentations to each school year group. It is an opportunity for the students to commemorate Len's contribution to our community and celebrate his remarkable life.

 

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The Lone Pine tree at St John's High School was planted in 2012 by Len. 
Ray Pearson, a war veteran and friend of Len's since the age of 12,  spent Wednesday morning informing Year 6 students about Len’s life to provide them with a better understanding of Len’s life for the National Project.
Following his visit, Ray travelled to St John's to see how much the Lone Pine tree has grown.
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Below is an image of the tree taken in 2012.
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St Michael's Defence Pine is growing. Alfie Imms (Kindy White) & Penelope Johnson (2 Blue) have kindly been looking after St Michael's tree! 
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ANZAC MARCH- THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2024

ANZAC Day 2024 falls on the second Thursday of the school holidays. Students are invited to represent our school at the local marches, joined by students from St John's High School. Our school will be represented by staff and students at the following events;
  • Greenwell Point Dawn Service 5.00 am 
  • Bomaderry March at 9.15 am
  • Nowra at 10.20 am
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The Bugler for our ANZAC service, Peter Williams, came to school last week to rehearse with Uncle Mark. 
We are looking forward to our ANZAC Ceremony. 

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We are delighted to invite you to St Michael's Catholic School's ANZAC Day Service. The service will be held on Friday 3 May at 9.30 a.m. Please arrive fifteen minutes earlier to be seated. 

A morning tea will follow the service in the Parish. 

Please RSVP by 29 April 2024.

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Julie Lawrence

Defence School Mentor