WW100

2014 marks the centenary of the beginning of World War 1.  As a school we are commemorating this event by remembering our family members and the 91 local New Lynn servicemen that served during the 'Great War' through our commemorative artwork which was revealed at a dawn ceremony on 28th July (the 100 year anniversary of Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia).

It's so important the our children learn about the sacrifices made for our freedom.  They need to learn how to maintain peaceful relationships with others so that we can avert any future wars.  We can do that by teaching them about the past and showing them how to relate to others with kindness and tolerance.

Please upload details of your family member/s who served during World War 1 on the Padlet Wall below...

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Who went to war?

Click the link to find out.

Where did our soldiers go?

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What did the war cost us?

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Click the link below to watch a song dedicated to the soldiers of WW1.
'The Soldier' - An ANZAC & WW1 Tribute Song 
NOTE:  We recommend parents watch this clip alongside their children
as the WW1 footage is graphic and may disturb.

The Last Post

Song: In Flander's Fields

Story: Simpson and his Donkey

Rainbow - Keeping peace

A Song of Peace

We don't need no more trouble

What do you think this song is about?  

Why do you think various ethnic groups are performing this song together?