ANZAC Day – April 25th 2026

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Here is teaching and learning information about the meaning of ANZAC Day, along with early childhood activity ideas and a simple recipe for making delicious Anzac biscuits with children.

ANZAC Day is officially observed on April 25th. It commemorates Australians and New Zealanders who have died in conflict and honours returned servicemen and women.

This date marks the landing of Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) soldiers at Gallipoli in 1915 during the First World War.

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ANZAC Day – April 25th 2026

Here is teaching and learning information about the meaning of ANZAC Day, along with early childhood activity ideas and a simple recipe for making delicious Anzac biscuits with children.

ANZAC Day is officially observed on April 25th. It commemorates Australians and New Zealanders who have died in conflict and honours returned servicemen and women.

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