On Monday (November 11) members of our school joined in remembering the people who have died in wars across the generations at the Remembrance Day service at the Balaklava Triangle.  Our music students formed part of the Combined Schools Band, comprising of students and teachers from Balaklava High School, Balaklava Primary School and Horizon Christian School.  This band provided a strong lead for the community singing the significant hymn ‘Abide With Me’ and the National Anthem.  Our BHS Vocal Ensemble sang a moving rendition of the famous war poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ while returned soldiers, community members and representatives from each school laid wreaths at the War Memorial. 

Our 2020 student leaders Joseph Mojares and Ira Pagadut represented our school, laying the wreath and handing out poppies to community members before the service began.  Students from each school took part in leading a prayer as part of the service with Charlie Evans speaking for BHS. It was an honour to be part of this important day of Remembrance within our community and we are very proud of all the students who took part.  They represented Balaklava High School with pride and kindness.  Thank you to all those involved and to Chris and Suri for helping transport the music equipment.

 Melanie Evans