ANZAC DAY – Friday, 25 April 2025
Our school commemorates ANZAC day by participating in the ANZAC Day procession. We strongly encourage as many children as possible, from Prep to Grade 6 to take part. When marching, children are to be in FULL DAY UNIFORM. Everyone must wear a school hat and please bring a water bottle. As all children are representing their school, we would appreciate it if they are well presented. If you have any questions, please contact the office. Staff will be present at all services.

Students are encouraged to attend any of the following services: -

• Ingham Dawn Parade   Assemble by 4:05am in front of the Ingham Police Station, opposite the Mafeking Tree for a 4.15am start.

• Forrest Beach Ceremony Assemble by 6:30am in front of Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club for a 7.00 am start. March to the Memorial Site in Progress Park.

• Halifax Parade Assemble at 8:00am at the Victoria Street Gun site for a 8.05am start. March to the Lion's Clock and return to the War Memorial for a wreath laying ceremony.

• Ingham Parade Assemble by 9:05am at Rotary Park for a 9.20am start.
March to the Cenotaph for a wreath laying ceremony.

• Cardwell Parade Assemble at 10:30am at the Cardwell Cenotaph for a 10.45am start.

Ingham Parade
The Parade will commence at 9.30am and schools are requested to assemble under the direction of the Parade Marshall in Rotary Park, adjacent to the old Barra Motors building, Herbert Street, Ingham at 9.15am. We line up in gender and height order, starting with tallest girls at the front, down to shortest girls in the middle, then shortest boys up to tallest boys at the end. ANZAC Day ceremony. CHILDREN WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLE, WHICH THEY MAY CARRY DURING THE MARCH.
When the parade arrives at the cenotaph, Prep to Year 2 students can be collected by parents rather than stand with the rest of the school throughout the ANZAC ceremony
Parents, we need your support and co-operation to ensure our student body is well represented.