Commemoration

Classroom Units

early childhood primary

ANZAC Day Teacher Guide

Teaching ideas on ANZAC Day activities for early childhood students.

primary secondary

Smithy Interactive

Find evidence and make decisions about what happened to one of Australia's greatest aviators.

primary secondary

Finding 'Smithy'

Using evidence to explore the legend and reality of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.

3 versions

primary secondary

Memorabilia - at Home

Finding and interpreting 'treasures' of war-related memorabilia at home.

primary secondary

Remembering and Commemorating

Participants are asked some thought provoking questions while reading three illustrated speeches.

primary secondary

Alec Campbell

Use evidence to create a biography of the last Australian Gallipoli veteran.

secondary

Sinking of the Centaur

Was the Australian hospital ship Centaur, sunk by a Japanese submarine near Brisbane, a legitimate war target? Using evidence to decide.

primary secondary

ANZAC Day Meaning

What has ANZAC Day meant in the past? What does it mean to young people today? Using evidence to explore this idea.

secondary

Peacekeeping ET

Using evidence to explore Australia's East Timor connections in World War 2 and today.

primary secondary

Home Front WW2

What was life like on the Australian home front in World War 2? Using evidence to explore this question.

primary secondary

Charles Hucker

Using evidence to explore the life and death of an Australian airman in World War 2.

secondary

Albert Jacka

Using evidence to investigate the life of an Australian hero.

primary secondary

Impact of War on Community

How to search for evidence of the impact of wars in your community.

secondary

Battle of Long Tan

Using evidence to explore this famous battle of the Vietnam War.

primary secondary

Soldiers After the War

Using evidence to explore what happens to servicemen and servicewomen after the wars.

secondary

Human Lottery - Conscription

Using evidence to explore the system of conscription during the Vietnam War.

primary secondary

John McQuat

Using evidence and different representations of the death of one Australian in the Vietnam War.

secondary

Sandakan Death March

Using evidence to explore this infamous death march of POWs during World War 2.

primary secondary

4855 RH Simpson

Using documents from a World War 1 soldier's official file to explore his life and experiences.

secondary

Aust and Timor WW2

Using evidence to explore the Australian experience of war in Timor during World War 2.

primary secondary

Spirit of ANZAC Image and Reality

Using evidence to explore the story of Simpson - image and reality.

secondary

Vietnam - Soldiers' War

Using evidence to explore the soldiers' experience of Vietnam.

primary secondary

Weary Dunlop

Using evidence to explore the experience of Weary Dunlop as a POW of the Japanese in World War 2.

primary secondary

Women's Services WW2

Using evidence to explore image and reality of women's experiences in the WAAAF.

secondary

Jaywick and Rimau raids

Using evidence to explore two Z Force raids - Operation Jaywick and Operation Rimau - in World War 2.

secondary

Coral Sea

What was the Battle of Coral Sea? Did it save Australia from Japanese invasion? Using evidence to decide.

Student Resources

early childhood primary

Wreath

How to make a wreath for ANZAC Day ceremonies.

early childhood primary

Poppies 1

Students count poppies and complete the numbers.

early childhood primary

Poppies 2

Students count poppies and complete the numbers.

early childhood primary

Lest Forget 1

Students join the dots to create a memorial figure.

early childhood primary

Lest Forget 2

Students join the numbers to complete a memorial figure.

early childhood primary

Simpson's Maze

Students trace a path for Simpson to get to the medical tent.

early childhood primary

Aust & NZ

Map and flags show the ANZAC connection.

early childhood primary

What is War?

Map showing Australian involvement in three wars.

early childhood primary

Defence Forces

A brief explanation of the defence forces.

early childhood primary

What is ANZAC Day?

A brief description of ANZAC Day

primary secondary

Light Horse Memorials

A poem commemorating the Light Horse at the Tongala (Vic) memorial.

(POEM)

primary secondary

Service outline

Outline of a suggested service for schools on ANZAC Day.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

ANZAC Requiem

An introduction suitable for an ANZAC Day ceremony.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

Hymns

Words to hymns: Abide With Me, God Bless Australia, O Valiant Hearts, Recessional, The Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

Prayers

Words to suitable prayers for an ANZAC Day ceremony.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

Sheet Music - Bugle

Sheet music for bugle calls used on ANZAC Day.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

Uniform Resolution

The origin of the One Minute's Silence.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

Flag Protocols

Rules for flying the Australian flag on ANZAC Day.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

ANZAC Day poem

A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.

primary secondary

Sonnet for ANZAC Day

A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.

(POEM)

primary secondary

After the Service

A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day and the RSL.

primary secondary

We're All Australians Now

A poem by AB Paterson.

primary secondary

For the Fallen

The famous poem from which the Ode is taken.

primary secondary

The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels

Acknowledging the role of New Guinea bearers in World War 2.

primary secondary

Gaps in the Ranks

A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.

(POEM)

primary secondary

Grandpa, What Did You Do In The War?

A poem on the meaning of war and ANZAC Day.

(POEM)

primary secondary

A Poem for Remembrance Day

A poem on the meaning of the symbolism of poppies on Remembrance Day.

(POEM)

primary secondary

The Australian

A poem on the qualities of the ANZACs.

primary secondary

A tribute to ANZAC Day

A poem on the meaning of ANZAC Day.

(POEM)

primary secondary

To the Sunburnt Ear

A poem on the qualities of the ANZAC soldier - the sunburned left ear refers to the upturned brim of the slouch hat.

(POEM)

primary secondary

The Soul of Australia

A poem published in the Brisbane Courier Mail 25 April 1916.

(POEM)

primary secondary

A Brown Slouch Hat

1942 song celebrating the slouch hat as a symbol of Australian soldiers.

primary secondary

Sir

Sir is a vote of thanks to the men and women who have fought to defend the freedom that this country enjoys.

(POEM)

primary secondary

Not a Hero

A poem about passing on the legacy of remembrance.

(POEM)

primary secondary

NZ Anthem

Words and sheet music for the NZ National Anthem.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

School Memorial Program

Criteria for establishing a school memorial.

(QUEENSLAND ONLY)

primary secondary

Application for School Memorial Plaque

Form for applying for a school memorial plaque.

primary secondary

Application for Grave Memorial Grant

Form for a grave memorial grant.

primary secondary

Interview Guide

Practical suggestions for interviewing people about their war-related experience.

primary secondary

Unknown NZ Warrior

The eulogy at the dedication of the Unknown New Zealand Warrior.

early childhood primary

Gallipoli - AWM Oration

Les Carlyon's oration. Assessing the nature and impact of the ANZACs at Gallipoli.

early childhood primary

Myths of Vietnam War

Looking at six myths of the Australian experience of the Vietnam War.

primary secondary

A is For ANZACs

26 ideas about the ANZACs, one for each letter of the alphabet.

primary secondary

Quiz

How much do you know about ANZAC? Try this quiz.

primary secondary

ANZAC Origin of the Acronym

The story of the origin of the acronym ANZAC.

primary secondary

Dawn Service

The origins of the Dawn Service.

primary secondary

Dawn Service

The origins of the Dawn Service.

primary secondary

ANZAC Day Commemoration

The meaning of ANZAC Day.

primary secondary

Outline Commemoration Service

An outline commemoration service for ANZAC Day.

(ANZAC SERVICES)

primary secondary

Australian National Flag

Origins of the flag, and how to fly it.

primary secondary

Australia's War Dead

Australian war graves.

primary secondary

Bugle Calls

Sheet music and audio for Reveille and The Last Post.

primary secondary

Catafalque Party

Information on this ceremonial military feature.

primary secondary

Unit Colours

The origin and meaning of unit banners or 'colours'.

primary secondary

Medals

The origin and significance of military medals.

primary secondary

Poppy is for Sacrifice

The meaning and symbolism of the poppy in military remembrance.

primary secondary

Rising Sun Badge

The origin and meaning of the Rising Sun badge.

primary secondary

Rosemary for Remembrance

The meaning and symbolism of rosemary in military remembrance.

primary secondary

Military Salute

The origin of the military salute.

primary secondary

Slouch Hat and Emu Plumes

The story behind the slouch hat, and the emu plumes of the Light Horse.

primary secondary

Words of Remembrance

A short collection of various words of remembrance.

primary secondary

Queensland 2

Information on Queensland memorials.

primary secondary

Queensland 1

Information on the Shrine of Remembrance, ANZAC Square, Brisbane.

primary secondary

Unknown Soldier

The eulogy at the entombment of the Unknown Australian Soldier.

primary secondary

Spirit of an ANZAC

A story of an encounter between a Vietnam veteran and an ANZAC.

primary secondary

Did You Serve in Vietnam?

Did you serve in Vietnam?

(POEM)

early childhood primary

Did You Serve in Vietnam?

Did you serve in Vietnam?

(POEM)

early childhood primary

Anecdotes BCOF

Six brief anecdotes from the period: The task of BCOF; Australian families; Accommodation 1947; Leave; Secret societies; Civilian crime; How were Japanese war brides received in Australia?

early childhood primary

Kapyong

An outline of the Battle of Kapyong (Korea).

primary secondary

Where ANZACs Lie

A personal account of a visit to Gallipoli..

(POEM)

primary secondary

Spirit of Anzac 2

A discussion of the meaning of the 'Spirit of ANZAC'.

Interactives

early childhood primary

ANZAC Puzzles

Match shapes to create images with an ANZAC theme.

primary secondary

Smithy Interactive

Find evidence and make decisions about what happened to one of Australia's greatest aviators.

early childhood primary

Suitcase Treasure

Students learn about shapes by looking at military memorabilia.

early childhood primary

Who Am I?

Students take a simple quiz to identify a number of Australians who served in WW1.