ANZAC Day takes place on April 25th. It is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It recognises those killed in war as well as honouring returned servicemen and women. The ceremonies are held at war memorials across the country, or in places overseas where New Zealanders gather.

In honour of ANZAC day, Room 13 have been writing descriptive passages based on the perspectives of soldiers - “lest we forget”.

Blood, Sweat and Tears

Blood pumping rapidly. Look out. BOOM!!!!

Terrified, I was watching my brother die in front of my eyes. His leg from the knee cap down was blown to smithereens, exposing muscle and bone. My guts came spewing out of my mouth as the realisation of my brothers tragedy swept over me like a sand in a sand storm.

By Kobe Taylor 

ANZAC
Soldier
Blood rapidly dripping. Excruciatingly painful. Adrenaline. Soldiers were getting shot on both sides, dying in agony. I could taste the blood in the back of my mouth, making me dry retch. I heard explosions going off in the distance. The lead soldier, commanding, shouting at his recruit. The medic was sprinting towards me. Panicking. I had been shot in the stomach.
By Caleb Griffin

Anzac Day
I heard the wind rushing past my ear as I ducked down for cover. I see body parts everywhere on the grass banks, the sight makes me feel empty like an abandoned house. I feel old rusty guns against my palms, that were made in the 1914’s. I gripped my hands together. I was so scared that I would die today.
By Paige van Dijk

Anzac Soldier
It was war… I was standing in a sandy field, hearing explosive gunshots and plane engines. I felt the soft touch of the sand with every step I took. I heard a jet engine rumble straight over me. But suddenly, I was now in pain. A pain that stretched from my stomach to my head. A medic anxiously rushed over to me. I could see the sorrowful look in their eyes. I realised I could die.
By Luke Jones