ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is commemorating a part of our history that will forever be significant. 25th April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. There are some topics which can be difficult for children to process. War is one of those topics. Reading gentle stories and books can be an effective way to introduce or explain information to your children. Participating in activities that remember and commemorate important days also helps to make these tricky concepts accessible to children.
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Here they come—A day to remember has been developed by the Department of Veteran Affairs for lower primary students to assist in developing students— understanding of commemoration.
It explores a variety of characters and their perspectives on Anzac Day. Balancing fictional characters, stylised illustrations and photographs, the publication shows students that Anzac Day is significant to many Australians, is an important part of Australian community life, and is a respectful event containing commemorative traditions and symbols. Below are some activities that you might like to do.
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Australian War Memorial Virtual Tour
Using Google Street View, visitors can explore the galleries of the Australian War Memorial online.