Sergeant Matthew Locke died a hero when killed in a gun battle with the Taliban in Afghanistan on 25th October, 2007.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday 17th November, 2007 at 11.30 am at St. Margaret's Church, Hyde St, Bellingen.
Matthew Locke was born in Bellingen Hospital on March 16 1974. He attended Bellingen High. He left school at 14 and at 17, he joined the Army and progressed rapidly through the ranks. He joined the Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment, was awarded the Medal of Gallantry last year and was on his third term in Afghanistan when he was shot in the chest during a firefight with Taliban forces in Oruzgan province.
More information on his life at http://www.defence.gov.au/vale/SGT_Locke/SGT_Locke.htm
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
50th Anniversary
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Bellingen High School is 50 years old!
We would love to hear from former teachers and students who attended in the 1950s – especially those who were at the school in its first year - 1957.
We would like to hear stories from former students and staff and take copies of any photographs from the 1950’s.
Please contact Principal Robert Stockton on 66551315 or email
bob.stockton@det.nsw.edu.au
Maybe you've got a story about Bellingen High in the fifties that you'd like to share.
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