Commemoration Drawing

 

Mrs Anderson asked the class to create a google drawing that included the Armistice theme. The poster above is a visual representation of the unity between the British and the United States of America. This is why their is a crown (U.K.) and a man with a hat with stars (U.S.A.). During the war America and England were very close and both fought side by side. In the background there is a soldier paying his respect to the fallen soldiers of New Zealand (Reason for the silver fern). I did this to incorporate our nations fallen heroes.

Armistice Day Commemoration

This Sunday will mark 100 years since World War 1 came to an end and to celebrate this occasion at school we held a special memorial which Mr Johnston led. We had the whole school attend, representatives of our Board of Trustees, and a representative of the New Zealand Defence force. To open the memorial, Ofa started by saying the prayer which was followed by He Honore. After that Tiava and I recited the Ode of remembrance both in English and te reo maori. This was very special as it was to remember the fallen soldiers. Ms Kirkpatrick read out the famous poem In Flanders Field by the Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. We then listened to the last post and lowered the flag. It was then raised again to the playing of Reveille. To remember this event poppies with the signature of the students will be placed on the fence in our school. There will also be olive plants planted next to the fence. To conclude the ceremony God Defend New Zealand (national anthem) played. It was a great a service and everyone did an amazing job at speaking and by respecting the fallen soldiers. Lest we forget.