Sheldon College
Despite the current Pandemic and the ensuing associated constraints, Sheldon College is still committed to honouring the Anzac Spirit in 2020, however this time via an online means.
Today, the College hosted a small, but respectful, socially distanced ANZAC ceremony in the open-air of the courtyard which was live streamed directly into the classrooms, offices and homes of staff, students and families.
Filming and live stream production was undertaken by the College Film and Media Trainee Students who did a wonderful job of bringing ANZAC Day into the classrooms and homes of our Sheldon community in real-time.
The College Captains were the official emcees for the event. Also in attendance, but remaining socially distant, were the bugler, soloist and a few supervising staff.
This ANZAC ceremony followed traditional protocols as it included a brief historical account of the origins of ANZAC Day, the Last Post, one-minute silence, Reveille and a vote of thanks and conclusion. Sheldon College Performance Manager and instigator of the ‘Music for Mateship’ ANZAC Day initiative, Mr Alastair Tomkins played a moving rendition of the Last Post and Reveille.
The Australian ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Anthem was performed solemnly by Classical Tenor and 2005 Sheldon College Graduate, Iain Henderson, currently back home from London due to COVID-19.
Pictorial tributes of Sheldon College Family members were encapsulated in a beautiful presentation displayed behind the emcees during the event. As students and families watched the live stream, they were able to see the ‘Walls of Remembrance’ acknowledging the sacrifices made by past and present members of Sheldon College Families.
All staff and students on campus received their own poppy to wear when viewing the ceremony from their respective classrooms.
Sheldon College is committed to reducing the spread of COVID-19, whilst also commemorating the heroics of the ANZAC’s.
Lest we forget.
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