The Administrator of the Northern Territory and the Minister for Education today joined Palmerston Senior College students in an ANZAC Day Ceremony paying tribute to the soldiers who served at war.

This year marks 100 years since the first ANZAC Day remembrances started in 1916, marked by a wide variety of ceremonies and services across Australia.

The ceremony at Palmerston Senior College included performances from the school choir, cadet formations, wreath placing and the raising of the flags.

Dr Tom Lewis, Lead Historian for the Borella ride and former Naval Officer of 20 years, provided a remarkable insight into life of civilians during war.

Palmerston Senior College principal Sue Healy said “The ANZAC Day Ceremony is an important event on the school’s calendar each year.”

“We are proudly part of the Palmerston community and very proud to play a role in remembering the service, sacrifice and contribution in all conflicts in which Australians have been involved.” Ms Healy said.

On ANZAC Day each year, Australians stop and reflect on the sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women as they landed at Gallipoli during the first world war on 25 April 1915.

The spirit of ANZAC – with its values of courage, sacrifice, loyalty, mateship and resilience - continues to have meaning and relevance in Territory schools and communities.

In the lead up to ANZAC Day, Territory schools have honoured an important part of Australia’s history with various ceremonies and tributes right across the Top End.

Students have participated through school events, community marches or wearing a poppy as a symbol of remembrance.

Images from today’s ceremony are attached.

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