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How did the Department of Education recognise military service and events?
How did the Department of Education recognise military service and events?
Learning intention – We are learning about significance.
Success criteria – We can state ways in which teachers who served in the First World War and the Gallipoli Landing are remembered and honoured.
Teachers and the war
Teachers and the war
Early in the First World War the Department of Public Instruction, through the Public Instruction Gazette (1 March 1915, p.48) discouraged teachers from enlisting for the front stating that teachers could “give more effective service by remaining at their posts and taking an active part in the Rifle Reserve movement”.
The situation changed following the landing at Gallipoli and continuation of the war.
The first Roll of Honour was published on the cover of the 1 July 1915 edition of The Public Instruction Gazette and recruitment advertisements appeared soon after.
Enlistment advertisement. The Education Gazette, 1 October 1915, p.295
Our Teachers and the War - Roll of Honour. Cover of The Public Instruction Gazette, 1 July 1915
Our Teachers and the War - Roll of Honour
Our Teachers and the War - Roll of Honour
(partial transcript of Public Instruction Gazette cover article)
'...Besides those at the front, many Teachers are rendering valuable assistance in the training of recruits in military drill and physical exercises. Our women Teachers also, individually, and as members of various associations, are working strenuously in the various schemes for the comfort and efficiency of our troops. All are giving freely to the funds for the various purposes necessary in this trying time..
We are proud of the part our troops are playing in the great struggle, and thrilled when we read of their courage and heroism in the Dardenelles.
Amongst the first of our Teachers to give their lives for the great cause of humanity, freedom, and justice were Captain C.E. Leer and Mr H.H. Wharton.
At the time of their volunteering for active service Captain Leer was teacher of the Public School at Watson's Bay, and Mr Wharton was teacher of the Public School at Grosse's Creek, near Uralla...'
Our Teachers and the War - Roll of Honour. Cover of The Public Instruction Gazette, 1 July 1915
Honour board, Granville South Public School. 'This honour board is rather unique in its way - containing the photos, and not merely the names of the school’s ex-pupils who have answered their country’s call.' The Education Gazette, 2 Sept 1918, p.244
The School Magazine
The School Magazine
The School Magazine built pride and patriotism through poems, songs, letters and articles.
Each April edition the landing at Gallipoli was recounted and remembered with pride.
The Landing at Gallipoli, 25th April, 1915
The Landing at Gallipoli, 25th April, 1915
'The boats were manned by bluejackets, and commanded by naval lieutenants, and, in many cases, by midshipmen. These were little more than boys, but they possessed the habit of command and showed indominatable courage. The boats approached the beach in silence, and, at first, without drawing enemy fire...'
The School Magazine, Part 3, 1 April 1918, p.34
The Landing at Gallipoli, 25th April, 1915. Cover story of The School Magazine, Part 3, 1 April 1918, p.34
Questions
Questions
What ways of remembering and honouring the Anzacs and soldiers were visible to school students during the First World War?
Where are your school's and/or local area's honour boards and memorials to Australians who have served in conflicts and wars?
What is the significance of remembering the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915?
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