1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945. These are the years of the biggest wars this earth has ever seen. 2:30am on the 25^th of April 97 years ago many ANZACS approached the Gallipoli shore unknowing of what was about to confront them. Many lost their lives on that day, so that we could live free and safe. On the 19^th of April Damien, David, Taryn and I went with Legacy and some other Ballarat school representatives to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne for the 81^st Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students. We laid a wreath on behalf of Mount Clear College and looked through the Shrine. The ceremony lasted about an hour and consisted of important people speaking, traditions being honored and people reflecting. We met The Premier of Victoria and got a picture with him. After looking through the Shrine all the Ballarat school representatives got back on the bus. We then came home hyper and crazy from too many soft drinks. All in all it was a great day and well worth losing our sleep-ins. We would like to thank Ms. Burgess for the opportunity and Legacy for inviting us. So honour those who gave their lives for us and be respectful on ANZAC Day.

Stef