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media type="youtube" key="UdH9fvfxdE4" width="420" height="315" If your school or community group wishes to perform this song you must apply for permission online. Please contact the composer, Michael Travers at micktrav@gmail.com All Rights Reserved. This song was written to perpetuate the memory of Alec Campbell, the last ANZAC. He experienced war first hand and in a talk to Australian schoolchildren expressed his hope for 'Peace at home and peace to the world' He believed we should strive for peace in our local communities and this could flow on to the rest of the world.
 * ANZAC SONG FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS**

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This song is suitable for students P-12. Students will pick up the tune easily and will like singing it. It can be used for ANZAC Assemblies or as a classroom activity. We are hoping to create a collaborative space on this page which is a growing resource for teachers to share ideas on how they used this song. If you have any activities or wish to receive an mp3 of the song, please email Michael Travers at micktrav@gmail.com

The Last ANZAC song was written to perpetuate the memory of [|Alec Campbell], the last surviving ANZAC who passed away in 2002. Alec had a favourite saying 'Peace at home and peace to the world' He had experienced war and wanted to tell everyone how we should try and avoid future conflicts.
 * ABOUT ALEC CAMPBELL**

Two versions of 'The Last ANZAC'


 * Lyrics**
 * The Last ANZAC**

Every year we remember, In April and November, The boats on the water, carrying the brave They heard the deadly order to run through the water It's time for you to jump boys You're fighting to be free

And with every year a passing Our nation's soul's been marching Through country towns and city streets Their memory lives on, And when peaceful rays of sunlight My face shine upon I'm feeling somehow different cos' The Last ANZAC's gone

If we need to solve a problem, Can we talk it through? Cos' water looks much better, better when it's blue Remember the Last ANZAC And how he cried for peace Forever under gum trees Blue skies over me

I ask myself the question .........................//( ACTIONS - point to yourself)// Time and time again, .............................//(Point to your wrist )// The world is so much different ...............//( Make a big circle with your two arms )// But some things stay the same, As we ride treacherous waters ...............//( Hands going over waves)// May our hearts calm the seas ...............//( Hands crossed on heart)// Will we hold the ANZAC courage ...........//( Fists up )// And join our hands in peace? (x2).......... //( Join hands low or high)// And join our hearts in peace ? ...............//( Hands low, lift up crossing each other to hold hands high with neighbour)//

The song pay tribute to the contribution of those who have fought for Australia and looks to a future of peace in a changing world. ||  ||
 * THE LAST ANZAC song in the wider community**
 * In 2003, Nine News visited our school and presented a special news report for the nightly news on our original song-The Last ANZAC ||  ||
 * The song was written to provide a new interpretation of the ANZAC story for the younger generation.
 * It was also performed by students to launch the 2004 and 2006 RSL Victorian Poppy Appeal and was performed at the AFL ANZAC Day clash at the MCG in 2005.


 * CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES GRADEs 4,5,6 **

Watch the following news story and then discuss the questions below the video. || The Last ANZAC media type="custom" key="6214795"

Can you find pictures that will match the song. Can you make a powerpoint which shows the meaning of the words ? (Please email your powerpoint so we can share them with other schools) Here's a powerpoint that a school in Queensland made using the song as a backing. ( see below)
 * Activities**

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Questions for discussion //(Please email some questions to add to list}//

Prep - 2

1. Is it a happy or a sad song? Why ? 2. Which parts are sad? Why ? 3. Which parts are happy or hopeful ?

Grade 3 - 6 1. Why did Alec Campbell want peace for the whole world ? 2. What do you think is ANZAC courage ? 3. How can we help to make a peaceful world? Can we do anything in our school or in our suburb ? 4. Do you think Peace can spread from one person to another ? 5. Which is your favourite line of the song ?

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Here are some children in Sydney singing the song using sign language. They changed the words in the last verse. Why do you think they may have changed the words ?

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In 2004 'The Last ANZAC' was sung to begin the ABC TV coverage of the ANZAC Day march. Do you think the vision matches the meaning of the words.

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ABOUT THE SONG The song was recorded by students from St Matthew's PS, Fawkner North in 2003. The song was written by Michael Travers, the music teacher at St Matthew's Primary School micktrav@gmail.com