School communities are encouraged to 'adopt' a local veteran. Part of the Bringing communities together series in response to the NSW State ANZAC Centenary.

• HT2-1 identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
• HT2-2 describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
• HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
• HT3-1 describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
• HT3-2 describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time
• HT3-3 identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
• HT3-4 describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• HT3-5 applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
• HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
• (HT5-2) sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia
• HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
• HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
• HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
• HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
• HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences

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Research and adopt a veteran