Veterans Day Special Re-release
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Why poppies? What’s the Last Post? [HINT: it’s nothing to do with sending mail before Christmas!] Why keep remembering a battle your side loses? What does ANZAC mean? This re-release of a special extended episode is a lot more serious than our usual fun-filled shows, but there’s lots to learn for kids and adults! We talk to veterans about Veterans Day/Remembrance Day/ANZAC Day.  We go to an ANZAC service in Australia, where World War One is particularly remembered. Then we go to Hong Kong, which was invaded during World War Two, so remembrance there focuses on that era. We then return to Australia for our interview with Major Matina Jewell. If you know a teacher who could use this episode, please share it with them – and with any other friends. We are grateful to Lindisfarne Anglican College for allowing us to visit their ANZAC assembly, and thanks go to their special guest, Major Matina Jewell (retired). Recurring at points throughout this episode is the sound of Lindisfarne’s School Marching Band, led by Mr. Dale Norton. And thank you, retired Sergeant Kelvin Fawcett. LISTEN HERE Questions for after you’ve listened: 1.       What does A-N-Z-A-C – ANZAC -- stand for? 2.       Why is November 11 an important date for remembering people from wars? 3.       What happened at Gallipoli in WWI? 4.       What is the Last Post? 5.       Which country is the Menin Gate in? 6.       What colour are poppies? 7.       Who wrote the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’? 8.       Why is it important to remember people who died in wars? LISTEN HERE Look on our webpage for images that accompany each episode. And join us on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook  Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. And share our podcast on social media and recommend it to friends – that's how we'll keep going. Podcast cover art by Molly Austin Additional instrumental music by Kevin MacLeod
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