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For an inspiring read check out Bright Ideas detailed account of Victoria’s Mount Waverley Primary School’s innovative Year 6 end-of-year production.  The production took the form of a Film Festival of animation.  A team of teachers, which consisted of the Year 6 class teachers, the Art, Music and ICT specialists, and the two Assistant Principals, assisted each student to produce an animated story.  There was a lot of community support and participation including from Academy award winning animator, Adam Elliot, who also presented the inaugural “Adam Elliot” award on the night.  Read more here.

Simpson and his donkey by Mark Greenwood and Frane Lessac.

In his new picture book, Simpson and his donkey, Western Australian author Mark Greenwood has fleshed out this popular ANZAC story with interesting details about the life journey of Simpson, from his childhood in England to Australia and Gallipoli, and his connection with the donkey.

Finely detailed, full-page illustrations by Frane Lessac, painted in her characteristic naive style, create a captivating backdrop for the story.

Some facts about Simpson and the Gallipoli campaign conclude the book and extend the ANZAC experience for students.

Teachers notes are available from the Walker Books Australia and New Zealand website.

For more ANZAC resources visit the CMIS ANZAC Theme page and find resource lists, classroom ideas, teaching ideas and a variety of topics pertaining to ANZAC Day.