Community & Business
6 May, 2026
Ramsay students’ ANZAC Commemoration
Students of years 4, 5 and 6 at Ramsay State School conducted the school’s annual ANZAC Day Commemorative Service last Friday with parents and community members in attendance.
Guests were welcomed by one of the school captains, Niamh, who spoke of the ANZAC tradition - the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship which, she said, are still relevant today.
Student Xavier spoke of the Red Poppy, a symbol of ANZAC Day, worn to remember those who died in war.
“It has been a symbol since World War 1 and is sometimes called the Flanders Poppy,” Xavier said.
This was followed by a recitation of the poem “The Poppy”, by year 6 student Will.
Whilst observing all of the usual formalities associated with an ANZAC service, the Ramsay State School event extended to educational aspects such as the meaning of The Last Post, why we observe one minute of silence and what the Rouse is about.
The school’s Slouch Hat Memorial was also featured with Prep students marching in war time uniforms.
