Our Special Events & Media Team at the 2025 Schools ANZAC Commemoration Service

Our Special Events & Media Team recently had the honour of being the videography and photography team for the 2025 'RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration Service' at Hyde Park, Sydney - a special ceremony coordinated by RSL NSW in collaboration with various school sectors. The event honoured the service and sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand men and women in times of war, and it offered students a powerful opportunity to reflect and pay their respects.

On the morning of the 3rd April 2025, our team gathered at Leppington Station to catch the early train to the city. Despite the early start, everyone was in good spirits and ready for the challenge ahead. After arriving in the CBD, we made a brisk walk to Hyde Park to begin setting up our photography and videography equipment. We were briefed by the Events Manager from RSL NSW, who outlined our roles and responsibilities for the day. It was clear this would be a significant project - and we were excited to rise to the occasion.

As schools rehearsed their segments for the ceremony, it was inspiring to see students from all across NSW come together with a shared sense of purpose and respect. Meanwhile, our team began preparing for the coverage of the event, practising camera angles, adjusting scenes, and coordinating audio requirements to ensure we captured every key moment professionally.

When the service officially commenced, there was a real sense of anticipation in the air. The presence of important dignitaries - including Her Excellency, The Honourable Margaret Beazley (Governor of NSW) and The Honourable Chris Minns (Premier of NSW), added to the significance of the moment. The event was a huge success for our team, and we were proud to have played a part in such a meaningful occasion.

Following the formalities, we had the chance to interview some key figures involved in the event, including RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge and Her Excellency, the Governor. These conversations gave us a deeper appreciation of the day’s importance and the continued relevance of the ANZAC legacy in today’s world.

Our final stop was the School Arts Showcase, where we documented the ANZAC-themed student artworks. The exhibition was moving and beautifully curated, with each piece creatively reflecting on “110 Years of the ANZAC Spirit”.

To cap off the day, we treated ourselves to a well-earned lunch at McDonald’s before heading back home -tired but fulfilled, and proud of the work we’d done on behalf of our school to the wider community.

Report by Alyssa M, Charlotte B and Katie K. Edited by Sienna R.