An early childhood slideshow for teachers to discuss the significance of the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

1. Portrait of The Queen, taken in 2002
© John Swannell/Camera Press
QUEEN'S
The
Since 1926
BIRTHDAY!

2. Australian Curriculum*
HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES
YEAR 1
How the present, past and future are signified by terms indicating time, as well as by dates and
changes that may have personal significance, such as birthdays, celebrations and seasons
(ACHASSK029)
YEAR 2
The history of a significant person, building, site and/or part of the natural environment in the local
community and what it reveals about the past (ACHASSK044)
YEAR 3
Pose questions to investigate people, events, places and issues (ACHASSI052)
Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, Anzac Day, and
National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems (ACHASSK064)

3. Her Majesty the Queen
Portrait of The Queen, taken in 2002
© John Swannell/Camera Press

4. Where do we live?

5. Australia is a member of the
Commonwealth of Nations

6. There are 53 members in the
Commonwealth of Nations.
We are united by history and
our shared values.

7. What symbols can you see on the
Australian flag ?

8. The Union Jack reminds
us of our history as a
British colony.
The large star is called the
Commonwealth Star.
The Southern Cross
is easily seen in the
night sky from
Australia.

9. In February, 1952, Princess
Elizabeth became Queen
Elizabeth II.

10. Queen Elizabeth II
is the Head of the
Commonwealth and
the constitutional
monarch of
Australia.
Official portrait of The Queen taken in the
Centre Room in Buckingham Palace in
December 2011© Royal Household/John
Swannell

11. Where do we see
pictures of the Queen
every day?

13. On June 11th, we
recognize her
birthday (although
her real birthday is
21st April!)

14. Her Majesty's birthday is
celebrated during summer in the
northern hemisphere so that the
outdoor weather is suitable for
celebrations and ceremonies.

15. The Queen's Birthday Honours
are awarded to Australian
citizens for actions or deeds
that benefit our nation.

16. In Australia, we celebrate by
having a public holiday.
What would you like to do on the
Queen's Birthday holiday?

17. On September 9th, 2015 she was
recognized as the longest serving
monarch in history.
WORLD NEWS
YOU TUBE VIDEO

18. https://www.royal.uk/australi
a
THE QUEEN
AUSTRALIA
official web page
in

19. https://www.royal.uk/australi
a
THE QUEEN'S
FACEBOOK
official page

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