Honouring the Past. Inspiring the Future.
Lorne P–12 College is proud to partner with the local community to re-establish the historic Avenue of Honour, paying tribute to 32 former students who served in the First World War. Originally planted in 1919, the Avenue once stood as a living memorial of flowering gums and individual name plaques. Today, through the combined efforts of students, community members, and local partners, it is being beautifully restored — creating a lasting place of remembrance, reflection, and learning.
A living legacy — where history, education, and community grow together.
Learning That Lasts a Lifetime
This inspiring project gives VCE Vocational Major students the opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world experience. Together, they are:
- Researching Lorne’s wartime history
- Designing a new treed avenue using sustainable native plantings
- Recreating plaques to honour each serviceman and woman
- Engaging the community through events and storytelling
The restored Avenue will line Smith Street, within view of the original bluestone school — reconnecting past, present, and future generations.
To hear our students tell the stories of hour soldiers – click here
Our Community. Our Story.
The Avenue of Honour restoration is a proud collaboration between Lorne P–12 College and Surf Coast Shire Council, Lorne RSL, the Lorne Community Op Shop, Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, Lorne Village, Bendigo Bank, Winchelsea Lions Club, and private donors Garry Fenton and the Chant Family. Together, we’re ensuring the stories of Lorne’s servicemen and women continue to inspire courage, connection, and care for generations to come.
Students meeting to discuss the project with locals.
(from left) Doug Stirling, Clive Goldsworthy and Garry Fenton.
Students constructing the Avenue of Honour