From the Deputy Principal Yrs 3 - 6
ANZAC Day – 25th April 2020
For many families and students of Wondall, ANZAC day will be remembered in different ways to previous years. Due to the current health situation we are unable to hold a ceremony at school or participate in the local march but we can still remember.
The Australian Government and the Department of Veteran Affairs encourages us all to privately commemorate ANZAC Day. The service from the Australian War Memorial will be televised nationally to enable us all to watch from our homes. There will also be a range of other commemorative activities broadcast throughout the day.
Below you will find a number of links that will support you in commemorating ANZAC Day.
Commemorative Services
Personal Commemoration Suggestions
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/commemoration/personal-commemorations
Resources to use with children
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resources/here-they-come-day-remember
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resources/here-they-come-day-remember-video
https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/tips-for-explaining-anzac-day-to-toddlers/
Story read by Mrs Kondys – Lest we Forget by K.Brown
Zones of Regulation
Positive and negative emotions are part of life. Zones of Regulations has been used by staff at Wondall to support explicit instruction of emotions. Students have been working on identifying when they might feel different emotions, how their body responds to emotions and how to respond to different emotions in a positive way.
Inside Out is a movie that explores the emotions of a little girl called Riley. The story takes place inside the mind of Riley. Throughout the movie we meet the five characters that represent her emotions: Joy, Anger, Sadness, Disgust, and Fear. This movie provides great opportunity to open the discussion with your child/ren about their emotions. While watching this movie ask your child/ren how they would manage the different emotions observed and the strategies they would use to help them respond in a positive way.
