5000 Poppies – A Community Project of Respect and Remembrance

Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. During 2015, there was a large number of activities commemorating 100 years since the Anzac Gallipoli landing.

Some of you may remember the article in last year’s Compass newsletter about some of our parents and children crocheting and knitting poppies during alternative lunchtime activities. These poppies were contributed to a community tribute, along with a dedication to all servicemen and women from the Sunshine Coast who have served and still serve. They were part of a huge display in Federation Square in Melbourne for Anzac Day last year.

Now they are off to the Chelsea Flower Show as per the article (left) found in the Jetstar inflight magazine during the holidays. It is very exciting to think that our small contribution is part of such a huge and continually growing tribute to the servicemen and women who have and still are courageously serving our country.

If you would like to find out more about the project, visit: https://5000poppies.wordpress.com/.

Mrs Julie Darr, Year 2 Teacher