Australia Day: Our National Celebration
Exploring our national day January 26th Year 4 History
What is Australia Day?
Australia's national public holiday Celebrated every year on January 26th A day to celebrate our country and culture Also called 'Straya Day' by some Australians
The History of January 26th
The First Fleet Arrives
11 ships sailed from England in 1787 Carried over 1,000 people to Australia Arrived at Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788 Led by Captain Arthur Phillip
Think About It
Why do you think people wanted to celebrate the arrival of the First Fleet? What might this day mean to different groups of Australians?
How We Celebrate Today
Citizenship ceremonies for new Australians Community festivals and parades Barbecues and picnics with family Fireworks displays in cities Australian of the Year awards
Australia Day Traditions
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Design Your Australia Day
Draw or write about your perfect Australia Day celebration Include: Where would you go? Who would you invite? What activities would you do? What Australian foods would you eat?
What Makes Us Australian?
"Australia Day is about celebrating the things that unite us as Australians - our values of fairness, friendship, and freedom."
Australia Day: Looking Forward
A day to celebrate our achievements A time to think about our future Remembering our history - all of it Working together as one nation Continuing to build a fair and inclusive Australia