The medals Launceston College students wore on Remembrance Day

Some of the medals worn at a school in Launceston this week were never earned by the students wearing them. They belonged to family members who served in the armed forces.

Students at Launceston College marked Remembrance Day by turning out in their cadet uniforms and displaying family service medals in tribute to relatives who served in the armed forces.

Two minutes at 11am

Staff and students came together on Wednesday (11 November) to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in service to their country. At 11am the school observed the national two-minute silence, joining communities across the country in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The uniforms and medals gave the occasion a personal connection, each one representing a family member who had served.

The Last Post

Jasmine, one of the students, played the Last Post, giving the school community a moment of reflection.

What the school said

Dr Linda Blackburn, Head of School at Launceston College, said: “It was lovely to see students wearing their cadet uniforms and family service medals as part of our Remembrance Day observance.

“It gave the occasion a particularly personal significance, reminding us that behind the act of remembrance are families and individuals with their own stories of service and sacrifice. Thank you to everyone who took part, and especially to Jasmine for playing the Last Post.”

📷Launceston students wear cadet uniforms and family medals for Remembrance Day