Gold Coast student Darcy Reynolds will travel to Gallipoli to celebrate Anzac centenary

A GOLD Coast student has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Gallipoli to join in the Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

A GOLD Coast student has won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Gallipoli to join in the Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

Marymount College has acknowledged the effort made by two dedicated students, Darcy Reynolds and Max Miskell, in researching and uncovering their personal journey towards Gallipoli ahead of the historic Anzac Centenary commemoration next month.

Following the announcement of the Premier’s Anzac Prize earlier this year, Darcy’s stunning success was silenced by the thought his friend Max had not won.

Marymount principal Chris Noonan said Darcy’s humility and Max’s graciousness in defeat were symbolic of the extraordinary mateship and good spirit that were so evident among the men who fought at Gallipoli.

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TXT4U: Anzac Premier's Award ceremony at Marymount College: (L-R) Brian Bertwhistle AM, Lionel Veale, Darcy Reynolds, Peter McLaughlin, Bob Clinch

Darcy will make his way to Gallipoli this year, joining thousands to honour and celebrate the Anzac Centenary of 2015.

Supporting the students at the assembly were members of the Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum and proud World War II veteran, 96-year-old Lionel Veale, with a special address given by the Federal Education Minister, Christopher Pyne.

“It is an honour to come to Marymount College — one of the largest schools on the Gold Coast and one that is winning medals and breaking records in all sorts of areas,” Mr Pyne said.

Mr Noonan said the school would also join with local RSL branches at their dawn service and Anzac Day march and service.

“Marymount College will also have four members of our community at the 100th anniversary service in Gallipoli,” he said.

“We are very proud of both our students who have been uncovering their own personal journey towards Gallipoli and very thankful to Mrs Therese Mullins who guided and supported the entrants in the Premier’s Anzac Prize, and was instrumental in the gathering of guests for the presentation.”

The Member for Burleigh, Michael Hart, congratulated Darcy Reynolds and also Ayla Tartic from Benowa State High School, who are among 70 Queensland students awarded the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize.

He presented the Premier’s Anzac Prize to Darcy Reynolds at the assembly last week.

“It will be a fantastic opportunity for the students, including Burleigh local Darcy Reynolds, to tour the Western front,” Mr Hart said.

“It was my privilege to interview Max Miskell and Darcy Reynolds and to preview their presentation that is their entry in the Premier’s Anzac Prize 2015 competition.

“Like all Australians I find the Anzac story inspiring and the Last Post, the Ode and Reveille very moving.

“The work Max and Darcy put into their entries has captured so much of this and more and it is a great credit to both of the students.

“They have captured the Anzac tradition and its importance to our nation and in doing so are helping to ensure it will live on. We wish both Max and Darcy the best and acknowledge Mrs Therese Mullins who mentored and gave support throughout this process.”

Originally published as Gold Coast student Darcy Reynolds will travel to Gallipoli to celebrate Anzac centenary