Campuses observe Anzac Day

Both campuses of Brisbane Water Secondary College observed of Anzac Day, according to college principal Mr Pat Lewis.

The college was represented at the dawn service in Woy Woy by captains Kate Kennedy and Alex Brown, and Year 12 student Alex Beaton.

Mr Lewis said Kate and Alex Beaton then returned for the commemoration service following the march.

They delivered addresses on the meaning and significance of the occasion to a large and appreciative gathering.

The Umina campus held a ceremony which was led by captains Daniel Friend and Elky Roberts at the school on April 26.

Former teacher Mr Ray O'Donoghue, now the commander of training at Williamtown Air Base, address the assembly on the significance of Anzac.

A ceremony was led at the senior campus by college vice captain Max Harwood.

The ceremony featured addresses by Ashleigh Steward, Sam Sultana, Tyler Bennison, Kate Kennedy and Alison Smith.

Mr Lewis said that with the on-stage screen showing moving images of conflict and mateship, Year 10 and 11 music students provided backing for Amy Price and Aimee Smith to sing "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda".

A catafalque party was formed by Ben Cain, Cameron Black, Robert Woodger, Nigel Fairbairn, and Stephen Fleming, all in full service uniform.

Press release, April 27 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College