Oakleigh Grammar students have proudly participated in community commemorations honouring those who fought and sacrificed for peace and independence. Oakleigh Grammar students commemorate OXI Day.
The first event took place on Sunday 26 October, when selected members of the Student Representative Council attended a special Doxology at the Cathedral “Axion Estin” in Northcote.
Following the service, a wreath-laying ceremony was held, during which students paid tribute to the heroes of 1940. The event, organised by the Australian Greek Ex-Servicemen’s Association, was a moving occasion of remembrance and gratitude for those who defended freedom with courage and sacrifice.
On Tuesday 28 October, the day of the national commemoration, selected students from Years 8 and 9 attended the Divine Liturgy and Doxology at St Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church in South Melbourne. They then took part in two significant wreath-laying ceremonies, one at the Australian Hellenic Memorial and another at the Shrine of Remembrance, both organised by the Hellenic RSL Sub-Branch.
The school was represented with great pride by Middle School Captains, Chrisanthy Psaras and Paul Makris, who laid wreaths on behalf of the entire Oakleigh Grammar community, honouring those who bravely fought for the ideals of freedom and justice.
On the same day, selected Year 7 students, accompanied by Mr Panagopoulos, attended the Divine Liturgy and Doxology at the Parish of Saints Anargiri, also taking part in local commemorative events with reverence and pride.
The students of Oakleigh Grammar felt deeply honoured to be part of these meaningful occasions, paying their respects to all who selflessly fought and gave their lives for peace and liberty.
