On Friday, 4 March, four of our Year 11 History students represented St Bernard’s College in a flag raising ceremony at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.

They were there because of our commitment to the Shrine’s Adopt an Ex-Service Organisation, which connects schools with veteran’s service units. We have an association with the Australian 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion who saw service in the Middle East, Java and New Guinea in World War Two.

As far as we are aware all service men from that group have passed, so this association keeps their memory alive. The relatives of ex-servicemen in attendance were honoured to have our students represent their loved ones.

Ms Swingler and the four students Felix O’Kane, Lewis Farrell, Finn Curwood and Zach Van Hees took part in the service leading readings and prayers.

The ceremony was recorded and can be viewed by clicking here

We are proud of our young men in their involvement in this important program.