Monday, 25 January 2016

Australia Day

By Celia, Rocio, Lizzie and Cris (4ºESO)

The 26th January is the national day of Australia and we are going to celebrate it by telling you about the country and its celebration.


On Australia Day they come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what they have achieved and what they can be proud of in their great nation. “It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.”



Australia Day, 26th January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip.



Though 26 January marks this specific event, today Australia Day celebrations reflect contemporary Australia: their diverse society and landscape, their achievements and their future. It also is an opportunity to reflect on their nation's history, and to consider how they can make Australia an even better place in future.



On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend either an organised community event, or get together with family and friends with the intention of celebrating their national day. Many more spend the public holiday relaxing with family and friends.

On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend either an organised community event, or get together with family and friends with the intention of celebrating their national day. Many more spend the public holiday relaxing with family and friends.


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