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          September 3rd
                is National Flag Day

 Did you know that the Australian flag is the only national flag that has ever flown over an entire continent?
It has done so since it was first raised on the site of the new Capital City in 1908.  The flag was first flown in 1901 over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne which then housed the Parliament.

For this 108th Anniversary of the Australian Flag being flown for the first time,  schools are encouraged to hold flag raising ceremonies on the day.  Information about the flag can be found on the Australian National Flag Association website along with messages from the Governor-General and other dignitaries. Teachers can also find information on lessons. and a timeline of events. A blank flag for colouring can be found at this page and a video of the Story of the Flag is also available for download from the website.

On the Federal Government website It’s an Honour, there is some excellent information about the significance of flag elements and protocols to be followed when flying the flag. Schools can obtain a free copy of the publication Australian flags from electorate offices of Federal Members of Parliament and Senators.  A brochure guide about National Flag Day can be downloaded from the website.

ABC Online has launched an innovative website in time for ANZAC DAY 2009. Gallipoli: The First Day developers have utilized the latest technology to produce an amzing and extremely useful resource for teachers and students.  The innovative site allows the user to “be there” with the combatants – on the beach at ANZAC Cove and in the cliffs above.

The computer graphics and simulations are very realistic and are enhanced by the use of primary source materials and Google Earth at Gallipoli.

The website should help dispel the myth amongst some young people that history is boring.

Although the site is resource rich it is very computer resource hungry. It has been designed around ADSL delivery and dialup and wireless users may experience some difficulties with the downloads.

Other ANZAC Day resources are available on the CMIS ANZAC Day theme page