Message Board

Message Board
  • small text
  • big text

Should the history of Battle For Australia Day be taught in our schools?
Posted by History | 13/8/2009

Some people say there is not enough Australian history tought in schools today, while others argue our children should be tought a much broader history structure.

What are your thoughts on this subject?

11 Replies So Far

dooniebob | 26/6/2010 5:44PM

Yes there is a disturbing loss of national identity. We need to teach our children to engender a national pride and a sense of how history teaches us life lessons

Robbosa9 | 17/5/2010 9:02PM

The young people of today should be taught about Australian history .as a country we have a very proud military history and a lot of young people should be taught about the sacrifices made by many young people the same age.The australian soldier is a tough well trained but compassionate soldier and our military forces have left a footmark in history that is very hard for other countries to follow.Iam proud to have served in the australian armed forces.

Jason4025 | 1/5/2010 1:44PM

As a year 9 student studying at a public school I believe that Australian youth needs to learn about the history that gives us the life we have today. I am also in the Australian Army Cadets and am appaled by the lack of knowledge that my school friends have on Australian War History.

Mustang69 | 30/4/2010 11:41PM

Absolutely, sadly i dont think there is enough Australian history taught in our schools - especially our military events that have contributed so much to what every Australian today takes for granted

Bulldogpat | 30/4/2010 6:13PM

Yes, Most kids today know nothing about Austalian War History. Also general Australian History.

AlanMusk | 26/4/2010 9:59AM

Definitely - I have some American friends and in conversation they have a depth of knowledge about their country which is taught to them from day 1. As much as we go on about the attitude of Americans, they are proud of their country and its history.

AlanMusk | 26/4/2010 9:45AM

Definitely - I have some American friends and in conversation they have a depth of knowledge about their country which is taught to them from day 1. As much as we go on about the attitude of Americans, they are proud of their country and its history.

marilyn26 | 3/9/2009 10:33PM

kids should be taught what our soldiers did in ww2 my adult kids only know bits about it that i have told them it is sad that they dont know our history

desilancer | 1/9/2009 1:04AM

It should definitely be taught in schools. l never learnt about this important part of our history in school. The past generations should be acknowledged for the sacrifies they have made, and what better way then by teaching our young generation(s) of these important events and the sacrifies made for the freedom that we enjoy today.

nevfraser | 23/8/2009 4:09PM

I do teach about it every year. My father was there, and never talked about it to me. I was an adult before I found out what went on then, and vowed as a teacher that my students would know.

Hilly1967 | 13/8/2009 10:03PM

Most definately, each generation need to know what sacrifices, the price that was paid for their current freedoms they enjoy. I work in a school in QLD and enjoy passing on when I have a chance the information I have learnt from watching, reading and listening to accounts of WW2

Your Comments

Reply to History's Topic

The History Channel Message Board is an exclusive place for Community Members.

You must be logged in as a member to post a comment. If you are a member you can log in now.

If you don't have an account please become a member now, registration is free.

Back To The Message Board

TV Guide 06 September 2010 06 September 2010
This Day in History

September 6, 1972

Athletes killed in Munich »

The History Channel on FOXTEL Download
Created under licence by FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd. Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks. All rights reserved. Site by Swith I.T.