Posted by David Button on May 23, 2024

After months of meticulous planning and coordination, the Rotary Club of Berwick proudly installed its second Peace Pole at Beaconhills College in Pakenham. This significant event, emblematic of the club's dedication to fostering global harmony, saw PE Andrew Somers stepping into a pivotal role due to President Dave's unfortunate illness from COVID-19.

The Peace Pole project, an internationally recognized symbol, is designed to highlight the need for World Peace and Understanding. Each Peace Pole bears the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in various languages, reflecting the diverse voices and cultures united in the common cause of peace. The installation ceremony at Beaconhills Pakenham part of a larger, global initiative that includes over 250,000 Peace Poles in nearly every country around the world.

This second Peace Pole installation was initiated by Beaconhills College and is a testament to the Rotary Club of Berwick's ongoing commitment to peace-building activities and educational outreach. Both the club and the school aims to inspire the younger generation to think critically about their role in promoting peace and understanding in their communities and beyond.

Reverend Peggy Kruse summed it up in this message of thanks to the club:

Dear Andrew,
 
It was so wonderful to have you, Andrew, here today to speak. Your message was just perfect and just what the students needed to hear.
Thank you, Rotary Club, for donating the Peace Pole to us and for what you are doing to bring attention to the most important message of peace across our world! My prayer is that people realise how significant it is to keep peace for our future generations.
Warm regards and blessings,
Peggy
 
Kind regards,
Revd Peggy E Kruse
Senior Chaplain, Pakenham Campus
Beaconhills College
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