In 1992, in the movie, ‘The Power of One’, young P.K states: ‘A waterfall begins from only one drop of water, sir. Look what comes from that...’  I thought that was an apt quote as I attached the first poppy to the net for our Poppy Waterfall display today.

I am looking forward to working with our students to create this display, and I am hoping that the flow of poppies will continue over the next few months. All members of our college community are encouraged to get behind this project, as we commemorate in 2025, one hundred and ten years since our ANZAC’s troops landed on the shores of Gallipoli in what would become a legendary display of comradery, mateship, and courage in the most adverse of environments, in a brave effort to secure a better future for the following generations.

I would like to express my thanks to those of you who have generously contributed resources towards this project. The currant tally of poppies now stands at 197 and I am sure that in no time at all, we will reach the target of 500, perhaps, even more!

A special mention goes to Amber and Isabel for their wonderful contribution of poppies.

Coffee and Chat

Last Wednesday saw the final RVSSC Defence parent catch up group for 2024.  We were very lucky to have two Open Arms Peers join us, to share information about the support they provide for current and ex-serving members of the ADF and their families.

Open Arms Family Peers have firsthand experience supporting a spouse or parent who has served in the ADF.  Having lived the military life, they truly understand the unique challenges and rewards it brings.  With this personal perspective, they help connect individuals to the support they need.  Common areas of assistance include (but not limited to): Posting preparation, transitioning from military service, finding employment, building social and community connection, accessing education, and managing financial support.

For more information on the services Open Arms provide, please go to: https://www.openarms.gov.au/ 

Remembrance Day

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. This first modern world conflict had brought about the mobilisation of over 70 million people and left between 9 and 13 million dead, perhaps as many as one-third of them with no known grave. The allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead.

Remembrance Day now encompasses all conflicts of the allied nations.

On this day, we remember all those who have served our nation.

We remember those who died, and were buried here and overseas.

We remember those who returned home, broken physically or mentally.

We remember the grief and the loss of their families.

And we remember the price that was paid for our peace.  LEST WE FORGET

On Friday the 8th Nov, RVSSC will hold a Remembrance Day Commemoration assembly at the Raptor Dome, commencing at 0845 hours.

DMFS SUPPORT INFORMATION

Defence Member and Family Hotline - 1800 624 608

DMFS https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services

To contact the Defence School Mentor: Tracey Cooper

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 0800 - 1430hrs

Email: tcoop203@eq.edu.au

Phone : 3819 5333