St Patrick's College History Club Wins Two Anzac Day Schools Awards & upcoming Fisher's Ghost Parade
On Wednesday 23 October, Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans Affairs announced that St Patrick's College has won two Anzac Day Schools Awards for their research into the role of war nurses. We were successful in receiving a special category award - Best Local History Project (Australia-wide) and were runners up in the Best Secondary School (NSW) division. Our College will receive two plaques and prize money of $1500.
A section of the History Club display
The judges were impressed with the level of engagement of the History Club in its commemoration and research into Campbelltown's seven World War I nurses, particularly its historical display that will be up until the end of the year.
The judges comments were:
This entry showcased research undertaken by students into the contribution of nurses, with a particular focus on seven Campbelltown World War I nurses. The student-led Anzac Day service provided an opportunity for reflection and the video featuring students sharing the word ‘remember' in their cultural languages was an emotive addition to the service. The judges were particularly impressed with the level of student creativity and their understanding of the traditions and commemoration of Anzac Day.
A 10 slide powerpoint demonstrating the work of the History Club and a one minute video (made by Eve M of Year 7) comprised the entry.
More info at http://www.anzacportal.dva.
Well done History Club!
We are going to take our theme of commemorating our war nurses and veterans to the Fisher's Ghost Parade on 2 November. We will have our girls dressed in nurses' and military costumes ranging from World War I to the present (including a contingent of Land Army girls). Our veterans from various RSL subbranches will be marching with us.
If your daughter would like to be involved please contact me via email: fmusicorullo@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au
Fran Musico Rullo - HSIE Teacher
