Yesterday was a very important Australian public holiday – it was Anzac Day. We had a school Anzac Day ceremony last term by video link.

This morning we have talked about celebrations and commemorations. Which one is Anzac Day?

What things do Australians need to remember on that day?

Anzac Day is on the 25th April every year.

ANZAC stands for:

Australian

New

Zealand

Army

Corps

SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY – on this Anzac website you can read all about Simpson and his bravery.  This statue stands outside the War Memorial in Canberra.

Here is a news clip from England from Simpson’s home town which explains the story of his bravery.

This is the story of Simpson and Duffy, told as a picture book by Mark Greenwood. [Later we will be reading a story from the donkey’s point of view and holding our first Philosophy lesson!]

As you listen and read information on these websites, think about the true meaning of Anzac Day for Australians, and why we should continue to have this special day each year.

CHALLENGE: – Try and find out what wars Australian soldiers are fighting in right now?