Why do we commemorate ANZAC DAY?
Click on the image below to watch a short video about ANZAC DAY commemorations.
What is expected of me at an ANZAC Day service?
An ANZAC Day service is a solemn (important, formal) occasion where Australians show their respect for the men and women who have, and are still, fighting in conflicts around the world for our freedom and the freedom of others.
It is very important at the ANZAC service to show respect at all times. There is a list below of what the speaker will ask you to do throughout the service. Teachers and students please read through the list:
It is very important at the ANZAC service to show respect at all times. There is a list below of what the speaker will ask you to do throughout the service. Teachers and students please read through the list:
- you should remain quiet throughout the service.
- you should stand and sit quietly when asked.
- you should stand with your hands by your side or hands clasped behind your back like you do for the Australian National Anthem. Please do not stand with your hands in your pockets, as this may appear as though you are not showing respect during the service.
- You will be asked to stand still and face the WEST for the Last Post (an army bugle call). This means you will turn and face the back doors of the hall. Please wait until you are instructed to do so and be respectful by remaining quiet.
- You will be asked to remain standing for one minute of silence. This is a time for reflection. A time to think about all those men and women, many who were not much older than you are today, who went to war and were injured or lost their lives and never came home. Be respectful by remaining quiet during this time.
- You will be asked to turn stand still and face the EAST for The Rouse ( an army bugle call). You will turn and face the stage of the hall.
- Throughout the service you will be asked to repeat the following phrases "we will remember them" and "lest we forget" after the speaker. Please listen carefully to the speaker for when you need to repeat these phrases. By saying these phrases you indicating that you will not forget the sacrifice of our Australian & New Zealand service men and women. Sacrifice is when you give up something for others. On ANZAC DAY we remember those men and women who gave their lives so we can live in freedom and still do 100 years on.
- Each student will be asked to place a red poppy on a wall of remembrance. Be respectful by remaining quiet during this time. In your class time before the ANZAC service, please write your name and a short message on a red poppy to attach it to the wall when instructed. Don't forget to bring your red poppy to the service.
- You will be asked to quietly stand still for the Australian National Anthem.
- You will be asked to return to your classrooms in a respectful manner obeying our school rules.
Symbols of Remembrance
This year marks the 100 year anniversary of battles on Flander's Field in Belgium. Many ANZACS were casualties (injured or killed) as a result of these battles. For this reason, this year the students of Busby Public School are asked to attach a red poppy to a Wall of Remembrance. There will be more information about this important anniversary at the ANZAC Day service.
Activity 1: Below is more information about the symbolism of the red poppy. Please read the information before writing on your red poppy.
Activity 1: Below is more information about the symbolism of the red poppy. Please read the information before writing on your red poppy.
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Activity 2: Discuss these questions with your class and brainstorm what words you would like to write on your red poppy.