The Bears to School programme has a mission – to enable every child to connect with Australia’s heritage of service in a meaningful and enduring way. Since its inception, more than 630 schools across the country have received Great War uniformed bears and learning materials. These bears have been great ambassadors of the Spirit of […]
The students and staff of Dundula State School in Baker’s Creek, Queensland, had a special visitor on 6 November. Keith Payne VC visited the school ahead of Remembrance Day, which is also the Centenary of Armistice this year. During the visit, Keith reminded students about the importance of guarding the memory of all those who […]
Leading public figures and military charities are rallying around the Bears to School campaign as part of a national project of commemoration of Australia’s remarkable role in the First World War.