Students Ella Mitton and Blaine Turner catch up with RAAF Sergeant Steven Kennett after the St Joseph’s Parish School liturgy. Photo: Supplied.
St Joseph’s Parish School students and staff reflected on the importance of Anzac Day and the contribution of past and present service personnel at a special liturgy on 24 April.
Students decorated a prayer space with Anzac Day items and laid a wreath for the liturgy before special guest Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Steven Kennett talked about his experiences and shared his stories, before providing a simple reminder about engaging with other people.
“He reminded us to be kind to everyone we meet, and to treat others how we would like to be treated, and to always smile and say hello,” a school spokesperson said.
“Such simple things that can change someone’s day.
“During the liturgy, we remembered and honoured those who fought to protect our beautiful land; it was also a day to stop and pray for peace – peace in our world, peace in our families, and peace in our own hearts.”
Following the liturgy, The Ode was recited before the Last Post echoed around the school and one minute’s silence was observed.
Kate Kennett and her husband, Sergeant Steven Kennett, show off the medals he discussed with St Joseph’s Parish School students at a special Anzac Day liturgy on 24 April. Photo: Supplied.
