Defence News

REMEMBRANCE DAY

On Wednesday, the 11th of November, we will all stop for one minute, reflect on the sacrifice of the men and women who have fought and died in wars and conflicts around the world in an effort to bring about peace.  

Remembrance Day began on the 11th November 1918 with the cessation of World War One. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the sound of war across the Western Front in Europe stopped and the guns fell silent. Germany had called for an armistice and agreed to an unconditional surrender. This was the day the Allied Nations chose to remember and honour their fallen. They called it Armistice Day.

Seventy million people had been mobilised worldwide in the war effort that resulted in 9-13 million dead, many of whom with no known grave. 

As the years have passed, and more conflicts and wars have arisen, the day has evolved.  Armistice Day was renamed to what we now know to be Remembrance Day. We now commemorate all who have fought and died in their Nation's name. It is a day for us to reflect on how their sacrifice paved the way for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today, and to be thankful for their courage, bravery, selflessness, and honour.

May we never have to pay the price they did for peace. Lest We Forget.

The students of Ripley Valley State Secondary College Defence Community are making a wreath that will be laid on Remembrance Day at the College. This will be the college's first Military commemoration and as such, will be an important and significant day for our school community.

Tracey Cooper

Defence School Mentor

Ripley Valley Cluster Schools