Due to the way the dates for Easter fell this year, we did not hold an Easter prayer gathering prior to the Term 1 holiday break. Instead, we gathered on Wednesday for a combined service for both Easter and ANZAC Day which was a unique combination of the story of Jesus' death and resurrection as well as the journey and story of  Australian servicemen and women who have also given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives during times of war.

House Captains Emma Reid, Olivia Burton and Braithen Crothers read alternately from the Easter story, the ANZAC story and the story of the remarkable qualities Jesus and our past and present servicemen have on our lives every day. Prefects Mikayla Leahy, Jonty MacDougall, Ariella Stephen and Garett Matthews acted out the story of Jesus' journey to the cross, his death and resurrection. It was simple but very meaningful. The way the stories intertwined gave a very important message of the sacrifices that have been made for us to live with faith and to enjoy peace and freedom.

Special guest, Sergeant Major Tim Thompson addressed the assembly to talk about his experiences and the importance of ANZAC Day. Sergeant Major Thompson has had many experiences including deployment abroad but he is currently a School of Army Aviation Warrant Officer from the Oakey Aviation Base. We thank Sergeant Major Thompson for attending and also for his kind donation of three copies of the book "A Brief History of the Australian Army".

The ANZAC proceedings were assisted by the 120ACU Dalby cadet catafalque party and OLSCC student Aiden Powell who is an Air Force Cadet with the 209 Squadron Oakey was the flag raiser.

We would also like to acknowledge the Dalby Legacy Ladies who later presented the College with another book for our Library in remembrance of ANZAC 2019, "World War I, A Difinitive Visual Guide".