Chance to learn Anzac traditions

Karratha children were given to the opportunity to learn about Anzac traditions at a cooking and information session hosted by the Pilbara Community Legal Service.

More than 40 adults and kids had the chance for some hands-on cooking and crafting at the Salvation Army last Thursday morning.

Pilbara Community Legal Service migrant settlement worker Isabelle Galtier organised the event to educate those new to the country about Australia’s Anzac Day customs.

“(I work) to assist migrants fit into the community,” she said.

“I thought this was a good idea for migrants to get familiar with Anzac traditions in Australia.”

Volunteers from the Karratha Autumn Club joined in to help the children make chocolate and Anzac biscuits.

Kids also enjoyed colouring-in activities, making red poppies and hearing about the Anzacs from Pilbara Regiment Warrant Officer Class Two James Waller.

“My short presentation was to introduce the audience not only to the importance of Anzac Day, but to talk about some of the relevant parts of the commemoration,” WO Waller said.

WO Waller also told the parents and children about dawn services, Rouse and Reveille, the Last Post, the Ode and the significance of red poppies, Anzac biscuits and Simpson and his donkey.