My Emblem

I added two poppies to the emblem because it is a symbol of both Gallipoli and sacrifice. In Gallipoli there are poppy fields just near Anzac Beach, and we now use the poppy on Anzac
Day and Remembrance Day in commemoration of the men and women who served there. Poppies usually bloom around early spring in Turkey, so when the soldiers were battling in Gallipoli, the poppies had newly bloomed.

In the centre of the emblem, I drew a cross. The cross represents all the people who died while fighting for Australia and New Zealand in Gallipoli. The cross is in a unique shape. It is the same shape of the cross displayed with the school prayer in each of the classrooms at the College. This cross is to symbolise our College and local connectedness with the Anzac's. It is also a reminder to all of us to pray in solidarity that there may be world peace, not war, today and in the future.

Above the cross, I drew a girl. The girl is wearing the St Patrick's College uniform. This student is representative of all of us in our school community who remember and celebrate all those who served and died in World War I, particularly in this year's centenary anniversary.

In the background of the emblem, I included the Rising Sun Badge, worn by the Australian Army.

The badge is worn on the Army slouch hat and is nationally identified with the enduring spirit and pride of the Anzacs.

Caroline - Year 7 Student