14 Nov 2018
On Monday 6 Monaro High School History students attended the Cooma Library's WW1 Centenary presentation where they delivered their research on a local WW1 soldier, Corporal Ernest Albert Corey - a true Australian hero.
This was a 'practice run' as the group were invited to attend the Belgian Embassy on Tuesday 13 November as part of their 'Never the Last Post' WW1 centenary commemorations. Each student planted a Poppy at the Belgian Embassy in remembrance of Australian Soldiers who died in Belgium. The group then presented their research to the Ambassador to Belgium and other Embassy staff along with 3 other rural schools. Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial addressed the group with a collection of anecdotes about his time as Ambassador to Belgium and in his current role as Head of the AWM. After a tour of the WW1 Gallery of the AWM, where they saw Corporal Corey's Medals including the Military Medal with 3 Bars, the group attended the Last Post Ceremony where Jason Kelly laid a wreath on behalf of Monaro High School.
Well done to Chelsea Blacka, Brenna Clayton, Ella Davis, Cassie French Jason Kelly and Gabbie Perrin for respectfully representing MHS at these events. Mrs Schouten and Mrs Riley are very proud of them.