I go to Palmerston North Boy's High School in; you guessed it, Palmerston North.

It is a huge honour to be selected as a Young Ambassador and I am humbled to be representing my country and school on this momentous occasion.

It means so much to me that I have been chosen as I believe that I will be able to do everything that I can possibly do to honour this role.

In France I would especially like to thank the people who take the time out of their lives to maintain the World War One war graves.

Seeing them, three years ago on a school trip to France, in such good condition made me feel a real sense of pride and I would like to express to them how much I appreciate their respect to our fallen.

Again I just want to say that I am truly honoured to be a part of this tour and would to say thank you to all of the people who are making it happen.