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Not many people in life have experienced a ‘dream run’ to success. In fact, life is full of setbacks and even tragedies that could have potentially put an end to  dreams. But the difference between successful people and those who seem to end up with no direction in life, is not so much what life has dealt them , but rather how they have rebounded from misfortune and hardships.

As the Chinese philosopher Confucius said ‘Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall’.

It is a tough lesson in life that our character is often tried, tested and finally forged by the difficulties that we have to face.

 The great physicist Albert Einstein maintained, however, that ‘in the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity’.

It is this sort of attitude that helps us to look forward to better days, to keep on trying when there seems no hope at all, to stay focused on our dreams and finally, gives us the ability to rebound from life’s difficulties. 

Do you have a rebound story about your or someone you know.??

Have you or someone you know shown a resilient attitude to life’s obstacles??

Share your story with others.

Black and White day today is to draw attention to the plight of the Tasmanian devil. Our very own native animal species (the Tasmanian devil) is under threat of exctinction from the Facial Tumour Disease.

Follow the links below and find out:                         

What is Facial Tumour Disease and how it is threatening our Tassie Devil?

Who is Nature Nic and what has he achieved so far?

http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/EKOE-6EXURG

http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/EKOE-6EXURG

http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/LBUN-5QF86G?open

What can we do to help our unique Tasmanian Devil?

Post your thoughts and  suggestions to this site. or send nature Nic a messsage of support.

Australia, a young nation and a loyal member of the British Empire willingly joined the the war in support of the ‘mother country’.

When Australian and New Zealand soldiers went into battle on the Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey on April 25th 1915, their enthusiasm and naivety was soon tested in the reality and the horror of the nine months of struggle known as the Gallipoli campaign.

The ANZAC tradition was born at this campaign. It is tradition that has endured and strengthened.

Do you know what actually happened in Gallipoli? Have you heard of Simpson and his Donkey?

To find out more: http://anzacsite.gov.au/1landing/s_crusading/crusading.html

How would you describe the Anzac legend or spirit?

Why is it considered so important?

Prepare a personal response explaini9ng what you think the anzac legend is and what it means to you, your family and the local community.

What does it mean to Australia as a nation?

Harmony Day began in 1999, it provides Australians with an opportunity to think about:

•  our multicultural society,
• how to be tolerant,
• goodwill and understanding among all groups,
• and say no to racism.

Harmony Day falls on 21 March each year and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Part A        Answer these questions:-

1.  What does Harmony mean to you? -write your answer in one word

2.Do you live in harmony? Do you have harmony in your life? – how

Part B

View the short video from the movie Rabbit Proof Fence, called Mr Neville says No!

(follow the link on the blogroll under News and Views!!)

1.  How did this clip make you feel?

2.  What does Mr. Neville believe?

3.  What would you say to Mr Neville?

In class we are finding out more about our own wonderful island – TASMANIA?

Tasmania is a naturally beautiful island with loads of things to see and do.

Where have you been in Tassie? 

 What is the best place you have visited?  Why?

What did you do there?

Tell us your story, we would love to hear about your Tasmanian adventure.

In a recent TV documentary a school in England took a vote on whether to ban swearing. The majority of the school supported a total ban!!!!

Would you support a ban?     Do you think swearing is bad?  Do kids swear too much?

And if you think that’s tough, schools in France are considering sending kids to prison if they continually swear and bad-mouth teachers!!

Do you think swearing can be intimidating?     Scary?      

 Can swearing be seen as a form of bullying?

Whether you never swear or know that you swear too much we want to know your opinions on bad language and the impact swearing cna have on those around you.