Mary MacKillop Primary School, Narre Warren

Staff, students and families at Mary MacKillop Primary School knitted poppies for their new welcome garden. The poppies were installed in the garden in time for Remembrance Day.

One student in Year 1 brought in a selection of poppies that were knitted by his aunts, in memory of his Grandmother who passed away the year before as she always knitted poppies for Remembrance Day. The school community have written messages to attach to each of the poppies in honour of someone they love, miss or have lost.

St Brendan’s Primary School, Lakes Entrance

Remembrance Day looked very different at St Brendan’s this year, as COVID-19 restrictions meant the whole school couldn’t gather together like they normally would. Instead, each classroom took a moment to pay respect for those who fought in wars, past and present, and those who stayed behind to keep our country running. Students were encouraged to reflect and remember the bravery of these people.

St Joseph’s Primary School, Orbost

The school community in Orbost gathered in the school courtyard for a commemorative ceremony, where staff and students bowed their heads for a minute of silence for those that have fought to protect Australia.

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha

The college’s Year 10 Youth Ministry students ran a special liturgy on Remembrance Day, which was led via the school’s loudspeaker. Each classroom participated in the liturgy. Special prayers were also read in homeroom.