Oakleigh Grammar marked the beginning of the new school term with a ceremony in honour of ANZAC Day, bringing together students, staff, and members of the school leadership and board to pay tribute to the soldiers who served and sacrificed for freedom and justice.
Held on campus, the commemorative event highlighted the enduring legacy of the ANZACs—particularly those who landed in Gallipoli on 25 April 1915—and the timeless values of courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood.
Following the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand, School Principal Mark Robertson addressed the assembly, reminding students of the continued relevance of ANZAC values in today’s world.
He stressed the importance of preserving historical memory as a “foundation for building a more peaceful future and encouraged students to embody respect and kindness in their everyday lives”.
Students from Years 4 and 8 also took part in the ceremony, sharing reflections and thoughts about what ANZAC Day means to them personally.
Following the formal proceedings, an official school delegation laid a wreath at the ANZAC memorial located at the school’s entrance, paying tribute to those who fought and fell in the name of liberty and justice.
