ANZAC Walk

Today T1 and T2 finished off this weeks ANZAC work with a walk down to the cenotaph, the RSA and the old Grey Main memorial gates at Dixon Park. At the cenotaph we looked at the names of all the soldiers who never returned from WW1 and the names of the places that the battles took place in. At the RSA we met John who showed us all the war memorabilia that the RSA had collected, including the guns that were used in WW1 and the medals that the soldiers were give. At the gates of Dixon Park, we hung the poems that we have written on the backs of poppies and Katelynn, Kyra, Reagan, Megan and Harvey read their poems as a mark of respect and remembrance. Some of our class also went across the road to the old people's home and delivered the ANZAC biscuits that we made this week.  We all really enjoyed taking some time to remember those who fought for our freedom so many years ago.

ANZAC Week in T1 and T2

This week in Totara 1 and Totara 2 we are studying ANZAC Day. We have a number of activities that we are studying including animals at war, the frontline and military hospitals and ships. Another activity that we are completing is making ANZAC biscuits. In groups of 4 we are all taking turns making a batch. We are planning on delivering them to the local rest home when we walk down to the cenotaph on Friday. 

ANZAC Work

For the last half of the term Totara 2 has been working on an ANZAC topic using our multi-modal site ANZAC Site for literacy and topic. We have been reading, writing and watching videos to use information in our presentations.

These are all a work in progress but please feel free to comment on our work. 

 ANZAC

Marshall	Ella B	Jessie	Mackenzie H	Maya
Dylan	Wyatt	James	Kate	Liam
Holly	Mackenzie C	Yana	Ella R	Sam
Reilly	Shakanna	Dillon	Summer	Kaleb
Alex	Jacob	Jayden	Mya	Tipene

Writing

WALT: Write Similes.
As part of our ANZAC topic we are learning to write descriptively. One of the criteria for our recount in the day in the life of a soldier is to use at least two similes in our piece of writing.
Yesterday we got into pairs and practised writing really descriptive similes that we might be able to use in our piece of writing. We did it on a Padlet so we could share our ideas with the class and then maybe we could 'borrow' someone elses because we all know that writers are thieves!

Our ANZAC Poppies

Check out our finished pieces of art

ANZAC Assembly

A great assembly to remember those who have gone before us. Lest we forget.

Sam's Gallipoli Research

One of our tasks is to research one of the battles during World War One and create a poster about it. Sam chose Gallipoli and it looks fantastic! 

Lest We Forget

Today we unveiled 30 white crosses in memory of all of those who have lost their lives during battle.

Rooms 17 and 18 are working on an ANZAC theme this week to commemorate 100 years since ANZAC's landed at ANZAC Cove.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,  

We shall remember them.

World War One

This week marked 100 years since the declaration of World War One. In Room 17 we have been discussing the implications of war and how we would feel if we were part of the war. We then wrote either letters or diary entries from the point of either a child, soldier or other family members.
Here is Latasha's writing:

I race to my letterbox careful to not be seen by a soldier. I tear open the lid and grab the mail. The lid slams shut and I race back inside the heavy door slams shut behind me I shuffle through the mail and spot one with my name on it. I rip open the envelope and start reading….

Dear Angel,

I know it eight days away from your birthday and I was hoping to be there. But sadly im stuck fighting for our country. I miss you and mum both. I don’t know when or if I’ll ever come home but I have faith that I will. I miss you, stay safe.

Love Dad

Dear Dad,

I don’t mind that you’re not here for my birthday. I just want you home. Mum and I are doing ok. I worry that every day when I get the mail I will see something yellow sticking out. I know you will come home one day and even if you don’t please know you will always have a place in my heart.

Love Angel

By Latasha