Anzac Biscuits 2021

Today Tawhirimatea made ANZAC biscuits to end the term and celebrate ANZAC Day.  We were in groups and shared out the jobs to make the cookies. 

Yum Yum Yum 

Armistice Day Service

We come together to remember those who fought for our freedom in the great war of 1914 to 1918. Luckily on the 11 day of the 11 month at 11 O’clock a truce was declared and the war ended.

As the Allies continued to advance against German forces on the Western Front and the other Central Powers began to surrender, New Zealanders began to celebrate

On the morning of 12 November, when news of the Armistice was announced in New Zealand, people celebrated enthusiastically in cities and towns across the country: bells rang, sirens sounded and children banged on kerosene tin drums.

Communities came together, speeches were made and songs sung. The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve in the armed forces. We will remember those who fought and did not return. Lest we forget.

Written by Eilidh Green

Lockdown Anzac 2020

This morning was an unusual ANZAC dawn.  We couldn't have any public services so everyone in New Zealand was asked to stand at their gates for a dawn remembrance.  My son, who is 15 and a student at Campion College, played the Last Post for our neighbourhood.  Here it is here with the sunrise in the background: 

They shall grow not 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 will remember them.

Making Anzac Biscuits

Today we made ANZAC Biscuits as part of our ANZAC study.  I wonder what the history is of ANZAC Biscuits?  Read our individual blog posts to find out!

We made observations around look, smell, taste and feel and have wrapped a little present to take home to share with our families. 

A fun morning's work!