In November 2016, the students of Atheneum Nieuwpoort visited the graves of the Australian soldiers that are buried in Nieuwpoort. Each of the students chose a grave and placed a commemorative cross with a special message at its base. As they did this they asked – ‘who are you?’ – and pledged to work with their partners at Albany State High School to research the background of their fallen soldier. We believe that this is a great way to honour those who came to defend Europe, especially from as far away as Australia.
Tine Dekeyser