ANZAC DAY - Cross School Service at Tom Price

On Friday the 24th April students from the three Tom Price Schools (Tom Price Primary School, North Tom Price Primary School and Tom Price Senior High School) came together to honour the soldiers that fought for our country and sacrificed their lives for us during the Gallipoli Campaign in WWI.

As I was not in Tom Price and on my way to Gallipoli I await to hear from my students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences of the service held at Memorial Park.

I am very proud of the Room 5 Students that were chosen to have lead roles within the service.   Check these action shots out of the service as it unfolded!

Tom Price Primary School Wreath - Azaelia and Tate were laying the wreath on behalf of the school.

Scottish Piper

Darcy and Brandelin reading
‘For the Fallen’ by Lawrence Binyon

Tom Price Defence Force Representative

Travelling Quiz

What currency is used in Greece? 

Challenge: How much is one Australian dollar worth in this currency?

Jerry Cruises across Crete

Jerry toured Crete by car and he stayed in 3 different towns on the island.

Using your research skills find out what compass direction he travelled across Crete.  If you are keen to accept the challenge... Explain when there was a change in direction. Between what towns did this happen?

He begun his tour flying to the town of Chania then he travelled to Almirida and stayed one night.  He then travelled onto Elounda Bay.  He visited Agiios Nikolais and then travelled to Herakiloin so he could fly to Athens and then onto Istanbul - Turkey.

In Chania, Jerry could see the Venetian Harbour from his window.  The Venetians built the Lighthouse you can see in the background and the Egyptians rebuilt to look like you see it today.  Who are Venetians and Egyptians and were they doing in Crete - Greece?

It was Easter Sunday when Jerry was in Elounda Bay.  Research the history behind dyed eggs and why this tradition is important to the Greek people.

Jerry taking in some sun rays on Elounda Bay beach before he begins his tour.

Congratulations Room 5

I am excited to hear some Room 5 students will be representing our class and Tom Price Primary School at the combined schools ANZAC service on Friday.

Brandelin and Darcy reciting ‘For the Fallen’ by Lawrence Binyon, to lay the wreath Tate and Azaelia at the service.

On Saturday at the official Tom Price ANZAC ceremony, the laying of the wreath on behalf of the school will be Toby and Natasha.

Congratulations to you all I am very proud of you!!!

Jerry sends you his best wishes for your role on the day too! He was given some real ANZAC poppies to wear today at his authentic Turkish cheese and spinach pancake lunch, where we all sat around a table on cushions. The food was YUMMO 😊

Travelling Quiz

Here you will find two picture clues and one clue from me...

No matter where you are in the world you need one of these more than once a day.

What is it and where does its name originate from?

Jack and Tom Short Film

Jack and Tom is a short film created by the students of Miranda Public School and Port Hacking High School to commemorate the 100th ANZAC Day.

Be inspired by the message and the ability to make short films!

Jerry's Arabian Adventures

Jerry's stopover in Dubal was a couple of days jam packed with Arabian Adventures! 

Jerry visited a famous aquarium in Dubai. Name this aquarium and research 2 facts about it?

Jerry went to the tallest building in the world.  Name this building and research 2 facts about this building.

Jerry watched a falcon swoop through the sky for his food, the sunset behind the dunes in the desert, rode a camel bare back and indulged in a scrumptious Arabian feast prepared for Kings.

Research 2 foods you would eat at an Arabian feast.

Extra challenge: what is the capital of United Arab Emirates?

Jerry heads to Dubai

What airlines is Jerry flying with?

Jerry has finally arrived in Dubai and this is his hotel for the next 3 nights. What time did he arrive at the hotel? Write your answer in analogue, digital and 24 hour clock.

Jerry's Journey Begins

Room 5 bid Jerry Farewell at the end of Term 1.

Jerry the Room 5 Defence Force Hero Headquarter Mascot heads on what bus to get to what airport to begin his trip to Gallipoli?

And look who he bumped into at the airport and farewelled him?!

Jerry - Hero Headquarters Mascot

Jerry saying goodbye to his class companions before his big trip tomorrow. What airport will Jerry fly into from Paraburdoo?