Battle for Australia Commemoration National Ceremony

St Thomas More’s Primary School has been invited to participate in the Battle for Australia National Commemoration Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial on 4 September 2019 (Wednesday Week 7). The purpose of the ceremony is to remember and give national honour to those who took part in battles in South East Asia and the Pacific during the Second World War to defend Australia from possible invasion. Years 5 and 6 students have been given the opportunity to attend the event based on completion of optional homework on the topic to be handed to Mrs Mingay by Wednesday, 28 August, 2019.

Defence Community Organisation (DCO) Canberra E-News July/August 2019 Highlights

What  Father’s Day / Family Event

When  Sunday, 1 September 2019, 10am-3pm

Where  Tharwa Valley Forge, 11 Naas Rd, THARWA ACT 2620

Info  Activities, light lunch and entertainment provided. Local and regional sport and community organisations will be present to showcase their organisations. Bring along a picnic.

What  Military Christian Fellowship of Australia, Defence Christians’ Dinner 2019

When  Friday, 27 September 2019, 7-10.30pm

Where  ADFA Cadets Mess, Gallipoli Rd, CAMPBELL ACT 2612

Info  Keynote speaker: Chaplain Gary Stone. Published autobiography “Duntroon to Dili – Mayhem and Miracles, Traumatic stress and Trust in God.” For more information:

phone 6266 4950

email mcf.office@defence.gov.au

website https://mcf-a.org.au/events/defence-christians-dinner-2019-canberra/

Bookings http://www.trybooking.com/508117

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Soldier On

What  Learn to Surf for current and ex-serving personnel and their families

When  Sundays, 8, 15, 22 and 29 September 2019, 11am-1pm

Where  Broulee Surf School, Coronation Drive, BROULEE NSW

Info  This activity is free. To register your interest email act@soldieron.org.au .

Sonja Mingay
DSM

Work hours: Mon-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu 9-11am