Around 600 students from local schools in the City of Manningham attended the Schools ANZAC Day Commemoration at the Templestowe War Memorial on a school day around ANZAC Day (25 April) each year. This event, first held in 1991, was initiated by the Rotary Club of Templestowe and is now one of the key events in Rotary Manningham City's calendar.
Who participates?
Around 600-700 students from local schools, club members, club and district executives, Templestowe RSL executives and members, local government representatives, local members of parliament. The Army Signals Corp provide a catafalque party. Local secodary schools provide music.
Where?
Templestowe War Memorial on the corner of High Street and Foote Street, Templestowe, VI=ic 3106.
When?
11:00 am on a school day close to ANZAC Day (25 April) each year.
How can members help?
Join the organising committee or help on the day with setup, marshalling students or distributing programs and snacks to students.
Who is the Project Lead?
Rod Simkiss