Being
Australian
Students
from last year's Year Seven were asked to write what being Australian
meant to them. The views and feelings of some of these students
were shared on our Australia Day Assembly. Here are four of them
for you to share.
Arjun
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AUSTRALIA
Migrants
to here settle down
In many cities and many towns.
One by one, they give a helping hand
And become part of our Great Southern Land.
They
leave some countries torn with strife
And adopt the unique Aussie way of life.
One by one, they answer to the call
For now theyıre Australian, one and all.
I
am also a migrant here, true,
I am like the others too.
Iıve migrated here all the way from Asia
And become part of this beautiful land Australia.
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Joy
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To
Be An Australian
To
be an Australian is to be one of the luckiest people in
the world. I can honestly say this from the bottom of my
heart. Australia is a country free of war and has very little
poverty. It is a democratic country where everyone has equal
opportunities and rights. Australia is vibrant, young and
beautiful.
Australia
is a country of great beauty and diverse landscapes. From
rich, fertile valleys to lush, steamy rainforests; from
golden beaches to the red dust of the outback, these stunning
places have inspired many of this countryıs memorable paintings
and poems.
In
Australia, the skies are clear blue, the air we breathe
is pure and the water we use is clean. Many other countries
do not have these privileges that we take for granted.
Our
country can be escribed as the "meeting place of the Earth".
Cultures from all over the world can be found in Australia.
Here, we are given the unique chance to learn from other
countriesı customs, traditions and taste their cuisine.
I personally feel that Australians are willing to respect
peopleıs beliefs and origins seriously.
However,
the reason I love Australia the most is the way of life
here. The lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and Australians
have genuine mateship. Your friends will help you to the
end and even people you donıt know are willing to lend a
hand.
Our
country has a strong sense of pride. Australians enjoy cheering
their sporting teams to victory and sharing the hard-fought
win with their idols. This is why I love being a part of
Australia.
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Kerrie
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A
Proud Australian
Beautiful,
sandy white beaches, Lleyton Hewitt and Don Bradman. The
Sydney Harbour Bridge, vegemite, barbeques and kangaroos.
Although these are all well-known Aussie icons, representing
a wide variety of areas, there is more to being an Australian
than these. Of course all of these things have made a
significant impact on the building of our nation, but
what makes you an Australian is what you believe.
I
was born here in Australia, and grew up in this environment.
But for many, it was their second home. Many have travelled
across the seas to live in this country, a decision very
few would regret. Though their reasons varied, everyone
who has migrated from overseas would all agree on one
thing - Australia is a unique and strong country.
We
are not the largest country in the world by far, yet we
are arguably one of the most strong-willed in the world.
Through the recent drought and bushfires, the Bali bombings
and all other obstacles our country faces, we have stood
up and fought for what we believe in, and, in many times
of hardship, we support each other like one big family.
We are also well represented in many different fields,
including Lleyton Hewitt in tennis, Ian Thorpe in swimming
and Scott Hocknull, Young Australian of the Year.
But
one thing that many would say makes us so unique, is the
fact that we are perhaps the most multicultural country
in the world. We value what assets other cultures bring
to our nation, and this helps make Australia what it is
today.
I
am proud to be an Australian. I value the fact that I
have learnt so much from my friends, whom are of different
nationalities.
I
am a proud Australian, are you?
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Nicole
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I
Am Australian
Some
people overseas see pictures and believe that kangaroos,
wallabies, echidnas and platypuses live in our backyards.
Of course, we know better. When the word Australiaı is
said, a few words come to my mind freedom, happiness,
life and the beach.
We
should all be grateful to be living in a peaceful country
where we are free to do anything we like to travel to
our dream places, to have the freedom of speech and the
right to vote. And why? Because we are a democracy.
Australia
Day is an opportunity to put our differences aside and
to be harmonious in remembering what Australia means to
us. What would have happened if we werenıt living in this
great country, if we were overseas experiencing war and
famine? The answer is that we wouldnıt be as happy as
we are now and we wouldnıt know what we were missing out
on.
We
are lucky to be able to have rich golden sand on the coast
of our shores to wriggle our toes in and to build sandcastles
with. We are also very lucky to be able to swim in unpolluted
beaches. We are lucky to live in a country with diverse
unique natural beauty.
Although
my friends come from different heritages, we all mix together
and have a good time and, yes, finally, we are lucky to
have the freedom to mix with others.
Although
we all come from many different places on earth, we are
all proud Australians.
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