Albany ANZAC Day March

As the sun rises every ANZAC Day, hundreds of thousands of Australians gather across the nation to remember the ANZACs’ legacy and the legacy of all those who have followed their example. Over the course of WWI, more than 60,000 Australians died and a further 156,000 were wounded or taken prisoner. Some 23,000 soldiers were missing, and their families would never learn what had happened to their loved ones. These devastating losses and casualties resonated throughout Australia, uniting the people of a newly formed nation. As WWI continued, Australians in every corner of the world stopped on ANZAC Day to remember the sacrifice made by their mates and fellow countrymen. Parades were held in towns and cities across the country, and the day became our most solemn day of commemoration. Since WWI, more than 1.5 million Australians have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Here in Australia, we can so easily take for granted the freedoms we enjoy and the peace that has been bought with a price. On Anzac Day, ACC students are encouraged to participate in ANZAC ceremonies and parades, to ensure we never forget those who sacrificed so much.

On Wednesday, April 25th, ACC will be participating in the ANZAC march and Peace Park service. Students are encouraged to meet at 9:30 am outside Paperbark Merchants on York Street in their winter formal uniforms. The March will begin at 10:00 am and service will conclude at 11:30 am.