Acknowledging Anzac Day and Remembrance Day

Anzac Day and Remembrance Day are important days in the Australian calendar. Anzac Day is observed on 25 April each year to remember the soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who served and sacrificed in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. It also marks the anniversary of the ANZACs’ landing at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War I. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to commemorate the end of hostilities in World War I. On that date in 1918, the armistice – a historical document that led to the end of the war – was signed between Germany and the Entente (the alliance between Britain, France, and Russia, and their respective allies).

Help your students acknowledge these important days in a thoughtful and respectful way with this soldier silhouette art template from Teach Starter.

How to Create a Soldier Silhouette Artwork

1. Create a sunset background using one of the techniques below.
2. Cut out the template and glue it on top of the sunset.
3. Trim the edges of the background to match the template (i.e. trim around the outside of the circular template, or trim the sides of the rectangle template).

Sunset Techniques

• Use red, orange, yellow and purple oil pastels to create a sunset. Gently blend the edges of each colour into the next.
• Lay and paste coloured crepe paper, torn into strips, over a piece of white card.
• Use watercolour paints to create the sunset.
• Stick tissue paper squares onto the sticky side of clear book contact to create a background for the silhouette.

Download This Soldier Silhouette Artwork Template

Use the Download button to access the quick-print PDF template document.

More Anzac and Remembrance Day Activities

Click below to get your hands on more simple yet effective resources to help commemorate Anzac Day and Remembrance Day in your classroom.

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