It was a pleasure to represent our Rotary Club at a special Peace Assembly at Majura Primary School on Wednesday 23 September, held in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Peace. The assembly was hosted by members of the school’s student Parliament, who led the gathering with confidence and a strong sense of purpose. It was a wonderful reminder that the values of peace and respect can be nurtured from an early age.
Principal Liz Lobos spoke about the importance of peace not only in the wider world, but also in our homes, at school and within ourselves. She also shared some of the history of Majura Primary School and told us about the Peace Pole in the school garden, which was established in 2020 as a lasting reminder of the school community’s commitment to peace.
I had the privilege of reading the message from the United Nations Secretary-General for the International Day of Peace. The assembly concluded with the students reading aloud the words inscribed on the Peace Pole in its different languages: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” It was a simple but powerful ending to a meaningful assembly — and a lovely example of how schools, students and Rotary can help keep the message of peace alive in our community.
Astrida Upitis
Next meeting
This week we are back at the Royal Canberra Golf Club. District Governor Judy Ford is visiting and will speak to the Club.
Please respond to Eric’s email invitation by Tuesday morning, if you have not already done this.
Duty Roster
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Date:
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Chair:
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Guest speaker:
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Member to propose Toast to Rotary, thank guest speaker, and write up for Bulletin:
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1 October
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Neil
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District Governor Visit
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Neil
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8 October
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TBC (Neil absent)
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Deb Hawker, speaking on Domestic Violence
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Bill
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15 October
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Social Function
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Visit to the War Memorial
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Ross
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22 October
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Neil
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Rod Nichols speaking on “The role of a Justice of the Peace in the Community.”
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Stephen
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29 October
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Neil
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Rebecca Conway speaking on “An architect’s view of the Australian War Memorial renovation.”
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Michael
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If you cannot perform your allocated duty, please arrange a replacement and advise the Acting President (or the real President, for meetings in October) for that meeting (listed above). Please advise the Bulletin Editor of any planned absences to avoid being rostered on while away.
Save the date
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24 October
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Candle Festival
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Peace Bell and Canberra Nara Peace Park
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13 November
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Visit Hay to present scholarships to Indigenous students
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Hay War Memorial High School
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10 December
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UN Human Rights Day with Zonta Canberra remembering victims of domestic violence.
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Peace Bell
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Travelling Rotarian Report
