Anzac Day

Hay War Memorial High School was opened on ANZAC Day, 1923. It was built as the town's war memorial to honour the extraordinary commitment made by Hay and district citizens to the First World War. Our students are encouraged to participate in Anzac Day events. 

6:00am - Dawn Service at Cenotaph at the Library Complex in Lachlan St. Short address followed by the Ode, Last Post and Reveille. Pilgrimage to Cemetery for reciting of the Ode and wreath laying. Gunfire Breakfast at Hay Services Club straight after Dawn Service - small cost. 

10:00am - Form up for March.  Students are asked to wear full winter school uniform. March commences along Lachlan, Moppett and Pine Street. A break in the parade to allow tributes to be laid at the Boer War Memorial, then parade moves off to the Hay War Memorial High School - Spirit of Anzac Centre for the main assembly at 11:00am. 

Mayor School Captains and Guest Speakers. 

Dawn Service Guest Speaker - Formal Army Corporal, Ben Brettschneider.

Main Service Guest Speaker - RAAF Corporal, Leigh Brettschneider.

All Welcome.