As a part of our current Inquiry topic about Heroes in our Community we have researched different Australian’s of the Year. The children did their research as part of their preparation for Sharing Time and presented their understandings to the whole class.
It was very interesting to hear about all of the wonderful Australians who have won Australian of the Year and how they contribute to our country. Some of the people were: Adam Goodes, Paul Hogan, Tim Conolon, Arthur Boyd, Fred Hollows, Steve Waugh, Dr Fiona Wood, Sally Goold, Dawn Fraser, Jessica Watson, Cathy Freeman and General Peter Cosgrove. We had some people repeat that same Australian of the Year but they chose different information to present.
A major part of our conversations about these famous Australians was why they were chosen by the students in our class and how each of our students related to their choice. We really valued what they’ve contributed to Australia – in so many ways. The children think we are lucky to live in a country that has some many wonderful people contributing to it’s rich diversity.
Hi Room 4, great to read about your Inquiry into Heroes and who should be considered as ‘Australian of the Year.’ Should there be just one person or many people? Should we recognise both a woman and a man so that there are two Australians of the Year? I would be interested to know your thoughts. Regards, Mr Luke.