NEWS FROM DEFENCE
WHAT IS LEGACY DAY IN AUSTRALIA
What is Legacy Day in Australia?
They give back to the families of those who gave so much to our country.
Legacy Week is a significant fundraising event for many Australians. The funds raised benefit over 100,000 war widows, 1900 children, and people with disabilities. It's also a time when we, as a nation, come together to remember and honour the sacrifices made by our soldiers and their families. This act of remembrance is a powerful expression of our respect and appreciation.
They give back to the families of those who gave so much to our country.
Our Nowra group supports 200 widows and 15 school-age children.
This year, Legacy Badge Week, a key part of our fundraising efforts, will be held across the Nowra region from 2 to 6 September.
Year 7 Defence students will sell legacy-approved merchandise such as well-known bears, pen sets, and other items or accept gold coin donations from students who wish to contribute.
Year 7 Defence students will sell merchandise before school at the front entrance near A block on the 2nd,3rd and 5th of September and at the Student Foyer at lunchtime.
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YEAR 7 DEFENCE LUNCH
Year 7 Defence lunch was held on Monday, August 12th, Term 3. Thank you to all the students who came.
ANNUAL COMBINED COMMEMORATION SERVICE - SUSSEX INLET RSL SUB-BRANCH
Sussex Inlet RSL Sub-Branch has invited school representatives to attend their annual Combined Commemoration Service for Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day World War 2 (1945), Korean War Ceasefire (1953), Vietnam Veterans Day (1966), National Service Day (1973), and Middle East Area of Operations (2021).
The service will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at the Sussex Inlet RSL War Memorial.
We thank Beau And Wade McKenzie for attending the service and laying a wreath. Your participation is a testament to your respect and understanding of the significance of these events. We are deeply proud of your commitment and appreciate your invaluable contribution to our school community.
KOOKABURRA KIDS OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP
Trained leaders deliver Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation’s clinically designed free programs to combine mental health education with fun!
Their approach breaks down barriers to deliver more effective programs that foster connections, build resilience, and teach positive help-seeking behaviours and stress-coping strategies.
Through a partnership with the Australian Government Department of Veterans Affairs, the Defence Kids program is tailored to support the unique needs of young people from serving and ex-serving ADF Families. It offers camps, activity days, and online Connect sessions that bring peers together who are experiencing similar situations.
Upcoming activity days for the Shoalhaven region include:
∙ Funland - Saturday, 27 August 2024
What’s included:
Arcade Games, Ticket Games and Rides, Sling n Win, Mental Health Education, Lunch
∙ Dolphin Cruise - Saturday, 21 September 2024
What’s included:
Dolphin watching, mental health education, snacks
YEAR 8 AND YEAR 9 DEFENCE PARTY INVITATION
Years 8 and 9 are invited to the Cafe for lunch on Monday 19 August. Year 7 students who missed out on Monday 12 August are also invited.
Mrs Julie Lawrence
Defence School Mentor