The Preps and Grade 1s have been studying World War 1 and reading lots of Picture Story Books about it, including the story of Simpson and his donkey. We have all felt incredibly moved by the efforts of our soldiers during this time.
During the week we have been looking at the influence of animals in the war. Please find our stories written below. Children were fascinated by the stories of both mascots and the working animals during this time as you will see reflected in their work.
We learnt the song Lest We Forget and discussed the Photos that accompanied this Youtube clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsXN75wo02A
Yesterday we discussed the iconic nature of the Lone Pine and made our own individual Lone Pines to be displayed.
We finish the week commemorating ANZAC Day as the P-12 College, sharing our stories planting the RSL donated Lone Pine pine and sharing our own Anzac biscuits.
It has been a pleasure working with the children and seeing their interest, compassion and empathy for the soldiers and their families during this time in our history.
LEST WE FORGET
Cats were mascots. They ate mice.
Elephants helped in the war by blocking bullets. Cats were on ships and ate mice. Narwhals cut through the ice to help the dolphins.
Cats caught mice in the trenches.
Dolphins found bombs and told the soldiers where they were underwater.
Dogs sent wires across the camp.
Dogs would find injured soldiers.
Horses pulled carts with guns. Dolphins helped to find bombs under water.
Nurses had a koala to give the soldiers if they were hurt to cheer them up.
Donkeys helped injured animals.
Dolphins went to blow up submarines.
Horses pulled carts.
Elephants carried cannons.
Camels went different places. They carried guns.
Foxes were mascots. Foxes looked for injured soldiers.
Foxes were mascots. A mascot is something that gives you cuddles.
Dogs and cats were mascots.
Dolphins helped to find bombs.
Dolphins looked underwater to see if there were any bombs.
Dogs helped injured soldiers.