ANZAC Ambassadors
Four Hills teenagers have been selected as Anzac Day Ambassadors and will be an integral part of services on April 22 and April 25 at the Centenary Anzac Reserve at Kellyville.
Cali Doyle from Hills Grammar, Kenthurst; Anna Antonito from Kellyville High, Michael Dell’Aquila from Marian College, Kenthurst and Jesse Krauksts- Garofano from Oakhill College, Castle Hill have been named the Hills 2018 Anzac Ambassadors by Castle Hill RSL sub-branch.
All secondary schools in the Hills were invited to nominate a Year 11 student for selection as ambassador. The nominated students were interviewed by a panel including Hills Mayor Michelle Byrne who praised the calibre of students interviewed.
On Anzac Day in 1918 the second battle of Villers-Brettoneaux occurred and is considered the turning point of World War I.
A century later, the Hills Anzac ambassadors will speak about the campaign at the Centenary of Anzac Reserve at both the Anzac Sunday service on April 22 and the Dawn Service on Wednesday, April 25.
The four students underwent training in public speaking by Gareth McCray of Radio 2CH last week.
The Castle Hill RSL Sub-Branch Secondary School Ambassador Program began in 2015, the first year of the Centenary of Anzac.
Co-ordinator Bryan Mullan said: “This year the ambassadors will have additional duties as the Centenary of the Armistice is commemorated on November 11.”
The service on Anzac Sunday is at 9am on April 22. The Dawn Service is at 6am on Wednesday, April 25 but parking is limited so arrive earlier. Both services will be held at the Centenary of Anzac Reserve, Wrights Rd, Kellyville.
“We would like to congratulate Jesse on being selected to participate in the Secondary School Anzac Ambassador Program.”
“It is important for our students
to understand, commemorate and
reflect on the great sacrifices that
were made by Australian soldiers that
helped to shape our nation, and the
ANZAC spirit of mateship, friendship,
generosity and respect that we
became known for. “
Br Steve Hogan, Principal of Oakhill College
