Volume 30 Issue 7 - 11 May 2018

Anzac Day March in Campbelltown

Over 40 St Patrick's College students represented the College in the Anzac Day March in Campbelltown. Joined by other schools and community services in the district, St Patrick's had a large contingent of students, despite it being school holidays, and marched down Queen Street with Mr and Mrs Power and Mrs Musico Rullo.

Blessed with beautiful weather, the service was held in Mawson Park led by Campbelltown RSL Sub-Branch Vice President, Warren Browning. The Catafalque party was formed by Naval cadets from the TS Kanimblia. Several St Patrick's College girls also marched with the Air Force Cadets, having already performed the Catafalque party at the Camden dawn service.

Each year a local school student delivers the main address, this year Wollondilly Anglican College student Toby Randall honoured his own World War I ancestor. Last year, St Patrick's College student Amelia A gave the address.

Local dignitaries from the local Council,  Macarthur MP Dr Michael Freelander, Campbelltown MP Greg Warren, Campbelltown RSL Sub-Branch President Dutchie Holland, Captain Vanessa Ganley and Reverend Nigel Fortescue took part in the service.

During the wreath-laying ceremony, School Captain, Natalie M and Lilian F laid a wreath on behalf of the College community. This was followed by a lone piper performing the Lament. After the Last Post, local performer, Nathan Foley (a previous member of Hi-5) performed the Australian National anthem in honour of his grandfather who served in both world wars and the Sweet Tonics group did a lovely rendition of the New Zealand national anthem.

Once again, St Patrick's girls served their College with pride.

Fran Musico Rullo - HSIE Teacher