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ANZAC Day 2008

28 April 2008
ANZAC Day ceremony at the Holy Family Primary School, Karama

An ANZAC Day ceremony held at the Holy Family Primary School at Karama in the Northern Territory, has been attended by soldiers from NORFORCE, and current serving parents.

A Horse Troop and a restored World War II military jeep were on display at the school, providing students with a living memory of NORFORCE's traditions and history.

The historical display also offered students a local sense of the ANZAC tradition.

Commanding Officer of NORFORCE Lieutenant Colonel Mick Rozzoli gave a keynote address to the school, explaining the significance of ANZAC Day to younger students, while strengthening the understanding with the more senior ones.

NORFORCE have had a long history of engagement with Northern Territory Communities, and in particular, The Holy Family School of Karama.
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A restored World War II military jeep from NORFORCE draws the attention of primary school students from the Holy Family School in Karama, Northern Territory, as they rotate around the vehicle during a display to commemorate ANZAC Day.

(Date taken: 24 April 2008)
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Five-year-old Garth doesn't quite understand the spirit of ANZAC Day, but giggles at the attention of NORFORCE's Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Mick Rozzoli, during a visit to the Holy Family School at Karama in the Northern Territory.

(Date taken: 24 April 2008)
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Primary school students from the Holy Family School in Karama, Northern Territory, take turns stroking the nose of NORFORCE's visiting Horse Troop member "Digger" under the supervision of Navy's Able Seaman Brad Burnette.

(Date taken: 24 April 2008)
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