MOONEE PONDS WEST STATE SCHOOL.
A very impressive Empire Day Service was celebrated at the above school on Thursday morning last, at which several returned soldiers addressed the children, who were assembled in the school hall. Sgt.-Major Mullins (8th Light Horse) pointed out to the little ones what they could do to help, after which the senior pupils sang "O, God, Our Help in Ages Past." Captain-Chaplain Booth gave a very interesting outline of the life of Queen Victoria. He emphasised the importance of the boys and girls of to-day attending assiduously to their studies, so that they would become useful members of the community. The rendering of the part song, "The Minstrel Boy," was a very creditable effort on the part of the scholars. Sgt. Major Hughes, in his address pointed out the pressing need for comforts for the boys at the front who have to endure terrible hardships. Sgt.-Major Newton exhibited some relics in the shape of novelty necklaces and a gas helmet. He spoke on "The Flag," and was attentively listened to. On the children who had friends or relatives at the front being asked to show hands, a forest of hands shot up, and it was noticed that every child had a relative or friend fighting. After a couple of spirited songs, "For England" and "The Sea is England's Glory," had been rendered, an adjournment was made to the school yard where the children took the oath and saluted the flag. Sgt.-Major Mullins here delivered a stirring address on "The Flag and Privileges." after which the children were dismissed.
MOONEE PONDS WEST STATE SCHOOL. (1917, May 31). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 1 Edition: Morning. Retrieved January 1, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74602700
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