Remembrance Day

Yesterday Remembrance Day was observed by the class. We stood and reflected for the minute's silence. We then as a class explained the meaning and history of the day.

The class then engaged with some writing tasks. I was very impressed with some of the heartfelt pieces that were created. Here are a couple of excerpts for you to read.

My name is Thomas Woodacre, I am an Australian soldier who fought in World War 2 (sigh) I remember it as if it was yesterday let me tell all about the war that changed the earth forever.

It was on one fateful day…September 1 1939 I was on my way to Germany to fight against a very bad man called Hitler whom wanted to take over the earth. Sailing on a boat, my heart beating like a fire gone wild… full of fear I fret that I won’t come back to my family.
Eddie Drew

Remembrance Day, a day to remember,

Always held on the eleventh of November.

Where poppies grow,

Where spirits blow,

And bodies lay on embers.

A rifle here, a soldier there.

Blood is flowing everywhere.

They heard screaming, they heard pain.

Then they heard it all again.

So now we stand,

Hand in hand.

There still is nothing left to gain.

-Ben Tucker