Mary's Story
Last year we started work on Mary's Story. We read half the chapters. The last one was Unit 10. To remember it, you can click
here.You have to be patient. It takes a long time to download!
Write 5 questions on Unit 1o. You will ask them to one of your classmates in class.
Australia Day
Congratulations to those of you who did the Australian Citizenship course during the holidays. You should find this quiz very easy.
On the 26th of January Australians celebrate Australia Day. Visit the
australiaday government's website and answer the following questions:
- What do Australians celebrate on this day?
- What happened on January 26, 1788?
- What's great about Australia? Name four things.
- Name two ways in which we can acknowledge Australian Indigenous people.
- What are 2 of the most important symbols of Australia?
- When and where was the Celebrate! Australia Day Live concert?
- Can you find the second part of the NATIONAL ANTHEM?
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
You can also try this quiz on Australia. The answers are at the bottom of each page.
If you feel like a bit of a challenge, do this interesting webquest, What does it mean to be Australian?