LOCALLY and abroad, students from Scots PGC College hosted special Anzac Day ceremonies on April 25, writes principal Michael Harding.
WHAT happened on the morning of Anzac Day in Warwick, and what happened halfway across the world in France, represented a culmination of deliberate and persistent work to ensure students remain connected to the values of the past.
Clearly, it is not war that is the focal point of our services but rather commitment, sacrifice and service to family, country and God.
Very early on in my time here at the college it became clear that these values were strong and consistent in our history and I recall making the commitment to past students in 2004 that while I was principal, we would not forget this.
The way that the students, staff and college council have adopted this in so many ways, including the continual growth of our commemorative life, is something of which we should be very proud.
By the time you read this, the college will have shown its colours on centre stage at one of Australia’s most treasured commemorative services.
What an incredible moment for us all.
It was particularly fitting on Anzac Day that the Pipes and Drums at the college Dawn Service in Warwick were made up of past students.
What a wonderful symmetry.
Similarly, that past students, parents and importantly, past principal Mr Bonnell and his wife Beverly are able to witness our students on the international stage is fitting.
