St Mary’s College in Seymour has displayed 546 hand-knitted poppies — one for each staff member and student — to commemorate Rememberence Day.
It was defence school mentor Janice Kerris’ idea to involve the whole community in paying their respects on Remembrance Day.
Teachers and parents helped knit the poppies by hand before they were displayed on school grounds and a service was held.
Art teacher Ally Johnston helped the students create a ceramic wreath for the service.
Ms Johston’s grandmother was a nurse in World War II.
“It’s my family tradition ... I’ve been to the dawn service since day dot,” she said.
School captains Ava Cafasso and Tobias Rayner reflected on what the day means to them.
“My great-pop was in World War II and he survived through it, which was pretty special, so obviously it does mean quite a bit to our family because some of our family has been in the army,” Ava said.
Tobias, whose father is in the Australian Defence Force, said the day was important to his family.
“We do go to Anzac Day and Remembrance Day every year. I don’t think I’ve missed an Anzac Day since I was born,” he said.