Term 1, Week 11

ANZAC Day

This week we have been learning about ANZAC Day and why we celebrate it. 

What is Anzac Day?

Anzac Day is on April 25th every year, and is a day for New Zealanders and Australians to remember men and women who have served and lost their lives in war.

April 25th 1915 is the day that New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed at Gallipoli during World War 1. This was a time of great loss for our countries and that is why we commemorate those that lost their lives on this day.

We now remember all of the brave men and women who have served and lost their lives in other wars on this day, too. 

Our Poppies

When Mrs Corrigan was in on Thursday we created our own class acrostic poem about ANZAC Day using the word MEMORIAL. We then made our own poppies to display with our class poem. 

Men in soldier's uniforms,

Enemies,

Memories of lost friends,

Odes written about battles,

Respecting our elders,

Important to remember them, 

ANZAC's fighting,

Lost and loved.

By Room 8