On Friday 24th April we had a special ANZAC assembly at Allenton School. We sung songs about war and poppies. We also had a member of the R.S.A. come to speak to us. This is a video that was made showing all the different activities and learning that our classes have been doing.
On the 25th of April most of the
House Leaders of Allenton School went to the ANZAC Day Service to represent
Allenton. It was a very big event this year as it is the 100th
anniversary of the Gallipoli Landing.
We stood in front of the Council building
under the trees that blocked the sunlight. Amelie, Matheson and Jamie took a
wreath up to the Cenotaph. The Mayor Angus McKay, Kate Whiting, Lachie Davidson
(Head boy and girl of Ashburton College), peoplefrom the Red Cross, people from
Rotary Club and many others made speeches.
Many people attended the service like St
John cadets, Rangers, Guides, Scouts, RSA representatives, Red Cross, the Army
and other citizens of Ashburton. There was a parade of people who’s relatives
went to war and those people had medals on and walked around.
I really enjoyed the service as I’d never
been to one. I really wanted to go to the Dawn Service but I didn’t get up
early enough so I couldn’t.
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