Discover medals: find the link between the Anzac soldiers of WW1 and the Polish children of WW2. Design a medal and accompanying booklet, in paper. Short educational presentation included

An educational and creative workshop to mark 100 years since the end of WW1 and the 100 years centenary of Poland’s regained Independence. What links the medals awarded to the Anzac soldiers of WW1 and the Polish children of WW2. Discover medals…When are medals given? What do they signify to the person receiving the medal and to the families many years later? Whose medals can you wear and when? Auckland has a diverse cultural heritage which includes military and civilians recognised with national medals for courage, survival recognition and acknowledgement Watch a presentation and short film clip about the award of the Siberia Cross to one of the Polish ‘children’ of Pahiatua. Design a medal and accompanying booklet, in paper.

Thursday 11 Oct 10am-12noon

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