The Combined Schools Anzac Service took place at the Cenotaph at Victoria Park, and was attended by more than 120 students from both public and private schools across Dubbo.

The service was a chance for students to pay their respects to the men and women that have served, and died, for Australia in conflicts, from the First World War to more recent deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The service began with the lowering of the flag and Welcome to Country by the Delroy Yindamurra Dance Group.

More than 15 primary and secondary public and private schools from across the district were represented, including Ballimore Public School, with student leaders from each school laying wreaths at the base of the Cenotaph.

The Combined Dubbo College Band and choir, made up of vocalists from South and Delroy, and featuring two senior students, performed the National Anthem and the hymn Abide With Me, and 15 year old Jackson Gibb, from South campus, was given the challenging task of playing the Last Post.

"It a bit of pressure, but I felt comfortable," he said.

The service was organised and hosted by student leaders from Dubbo College Delroy campus, and captains Austin Heller and Sharika-Marrie Howard said commemorating the Anzacs was as important now as it has ever been.

Dubbo West Public School Principal Eileen Day said it was important to remember Australian service personnel who have fought, and continue to fight, in conflicts.

"Particularly at this time it is important to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom," she said.

Many students agreed. Dubbo College Delroy campus year 8 students Quincy Ross and Keenan South-Hill said it was important to pay respect to the "fallen soldiers" and the "people that fought for our country, Australia".