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Brookvale Public School
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SPACE
Part of the ceremony.
By Jackson
On the 30th June four prefects Kylie, Laulea, Adrian and I went up to
North Head with Mr Richard to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the midget
submarines who attacked Sydney Harbour in 1942. There where lots of other
Prefects from many other schools.
When we arrived we had a look at the beautiful view of Sydney Harbour
then we started walking up to the area where we would commemorate the 61st
anniversary of the attack on the harbour with the Japanese midget submarines.
On the way we stopped and looked at some artillery which the people in World
War 1 and 2 used in battle.
We followed a path which would lead us to where the ceremony was to be held.
Once we got there a few people would give us a badge and a program. Once
we got that we found a seat and sat down.
At the end of the ceremony we had some morning tea which was two cookies
and a drink. After all of that we all learnt a little about what happened
on that very day. We all had a very good time and headed back to school.
The view of Sydney Harbour from the North Head.
By Adrian
On the 30th of May four prefects Laulea, Jackson, Kylie and I went to
North Head on Sydney Harbour to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the
Midget Submarine attack in 1942. Mr Richard dropped us off in the morning.
There were over twenty different schools at North Head.
When we arrived we had a look at the view. Then we went in and sat down,
the first thing we saw were some cadets being the Honour Guard. It was very
interesting to see them, after a while the men started to faint sadly because
they were standing too long.
Tony Abbot, a local member of Federal Parliament gave us a report. A navy
crew did their honour guard which was quite different to the cadets. Then
a lady from Pittwater House sang a song and a navy crew played the last post
as the flag was lowered.
Tony Abbot gave another speech and then a man gave a speech about when
he was in a ferry and the midget blew up the ferry he was on and he survived.
Then we had a snack and a drink then we left and we arrived back at school.
The plaque to remember the war.
By Kylie
On Friday the 30th of May 2003 Mr. Richards and four prefects (Adrian,
Laulea, Kylie and Jackson) went to North Head for the 61st Anniversary Commemoration
Service. Lots of students from public schools, high schools and colleges
were there as well. When we arrived there by Mr. Richards’s car to North
Head.
When we got there we walked around and saw lots of war guns and so on.
We were a bit late but when we got there we got a program and we also got
a badge that said “SALUTING THEIR ENEMIES”.
They were already starting the introduction and the welcome to the guests,
which was from Tony Abbot. After that all the guests sang the “National
Anthem” and “Royal Anthem”. Following that Steve Gower a director and Neil
Roberts a survivor of World War II were guest speakers. After that Paras
Antzoulatos from Mackellar Girls High school did a speech of thanks.
Straight after that we sang “Song Of Australia” which was followed by the
“Prayer Service”. The “Wreath & Book Laying” was done after that. After
that they did the “Lowering of the Flag” with the “Last Post” done with a
trombone by Sonja Lindsay. After that there was “I Vow To Thee My Country”.
After all of the programs they provided us some recess and went back to School.
IT WAS FUN!!!
