ANZAC Commemorative March

On Sunday 24 April, four Genazzano students accompanied by three teachers participated in the ANZAC Commemorative March in Kew. Below is a reflection of the event, by Georgette Tange, Juliette Noonan, Grace Burnes, and Mia Robertson (Year 9):

We participated in the march, not only as students of Genazzano but as Australians remembering the sacrifices of all ANZACs and the other troops that fought on the battlefields of World War 1. It was a solemn experience that was meaningful to us and made us feel as though we really were honouring and remembering those who fought in WW1.

The event linked in with our current unit in our History class, World War 1. We were accompanied by our History teachers: Ms Bent, Ms Everitt, and Mr Annett. Participating in the march gave us an insight to what actually happened, how WW1 affected so many people and how we remember and perceive the great sacrifices made by many.

We started at Kew RSL, with other representatives marching with us. There were past and current members and representatives of the Australian military and armed forces. Local community groups such as Scout clubs and schools were also present.

Two of us laid wreaths while the two other girls carried the Genazzano banner. All the wreath layers were called to the front of the procession and were called one by one to lay their wreaths in front of the memorial. Students from other schools, current serving soldiers and important people from the community all laid wreaths, to pay their respects to the soldiers that lost their lives in the Battle of Gallipoli during WW1. 

It was a rewarding experience and we, as students, felt as though we were a part of the greater community.