ANZAC Day: Remembering Our Heroes
Learning about Australia's special day of remembrance Understanding why we commemorate our brave soldiers
What is ANZAC Day?
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps It's on April 25th every year We remember soldiers who fought in wars It's a day to show respect and say thank you
Celebrate or Commemorate?
What's the difference? Celebrate = happy party (like birthdays!) Commemorate = remembering something important ANZAC Day is a commemoration
The Special Red Poppy
Poppies are flowers that remind us of soldiers They grew on battlefields during World War 1 Red like the blood of brave soldiers We wear them to show we remember
Colour Your Poppy
Each student gets a paper poppy to colour Use red for remembrance Think about the brave soldiers while you colour We'll display them together as our class remembrance
ANZAC Soldiers Were Special
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Lest We Forget
These words help us remember We say them on ANZAC Day They mean we will never forget our heroes We promise to always remember their sacrifice
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