In honour of ANZAC Day, which marks the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers at Gallipoli at what is now known as ANZAC Cove in Turkey, on 25 April 1915, we held an ANZAC Day Liturgy during Pastoral last Friday 24 April. This was led by our College Faith and Justice Captains, Alyssa G (12C4) and Lily A (12C3), over our PA system. All students and staff were asked to stop what they are doing to pause, remember, and give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of our Australian and New Zealand soldiers, and all who have served in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.

ANZAC Day Prayer

God of love and compassion,
we pray for all who continue to suffer the effects of war
those living with grief, injury, and trauma.

We remember with both gratitude and sorrow
those whose lives have been lost or forever changed
in wars and conflicts, past and present.

We pray that we, as a community,
may always work for peace in our world.
Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun
and in the morning,
we will remember them.