Unley Rotary installed three Peace Poles, Adelaide, South Australia
Submitted on December 16, 2025
In 2025, Unley Rotary in Adelaide, South Australia initiated three Peace Pole installations at local schools.
Mitcham Primary School, Mitcham:
Languages represented: English, Kaurna, French, and Japanese. This was a collaborative project between Mitcham and Unley Rotary. The unveiling took place on 16 September, with Lee Camporeale (Mitcham Rotary) and Rhonda Hoare (Unley Rotary President) acting as joint MCs. About 600 students and teachers attended the ceremony, along with nine Rotary members.
Principal Scott Greenshields provided the introduction, and the School Captains led the event, where students read from the Rotary ceremony script. The Peace Pole is set in a tranquil area near the school oval, complemented by Rotary-supplied plants for the Peace Garden, which was beautifully prepared by the school groundsman.
St Raphael’s School, Parkside:
Languages represented: English, Kaurna, Italian, and Mandarin. The unveiling occurred on Friday, 19 September, coinciding with preparations for the International Day of Peace (Sunday, 21 September).
Most of the school’s students—about 120—were present. Principal Emma Fowler introduced the ceremony; Marie Rothe (Rotary Unley New Generation Chair) was the MC. Students read from the Rotary script, and five Unley Rotarians attended.
Urrbrae High School, Urrbrae:
Languages represented: English, Kaurna, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Auslan (sign language), and Braille. The unveiling took place on 11 November, Remembrance Day, with a modest ceremony attended by a small group of students and teachers.
Principal Todd George gave the introduction, Rhonda Hoare (Unley Rotary President) served as MC, and students read from the Rotary peace pole script. Three Unley Rotarians attended.
Submitted by: John Kikkert, on behalf of Unley Rotary South Australia