St Mary’s College marks Remembrance Day

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Nov 12, 2024

St Mary’s College principal Wayne Smith, students Liesl Rayner and Crystal Cox and Defence mentor Kate Best at the Remembrance Day service held by the Seymour RSL.

St Mary’s College attended the Remembrance Day service held by the Seymour RSL at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Gardens.

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The community came together on November 11 to honour and remember those who had fallen.

A wreath is laid by St Mary’s College principal Wayne Smith and students Liesl Rayner and Crystal Cox to honour those who served Australia.

A moving service was held, as attendees paused to reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.

A wreath was laid by college representatives Liesl Rayner, Crystal Cox and principal Wayne Smith.

Poppies on the grounds of St Mary’s College.

• Director of faith and mission Rochelle Gough guided students in delivering a moving Remembrance Day liturgy including prayers, readings and moments of reflection.

The procession of symbols at the Remembrance Day college liturgy.

The school’s Defence students took part in the procession of symbols to the prayer table.

College staff said they were proud of the wonderful job done by all of the students.

The college choir performs on Remembrance Day.

The college choir performed, along with Andrew Allen on guitar playing the national anthem and Matthew Dudfield on his bugle.

The liturgy served as a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices made for Australians’ freedom and to honour those who gave their lives in service to their country.

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