The red poppy became a symbol of remembrance for ANZAC Day starting in the early 1920s for three key reasons: 1. A French woman, Madame E Guerin, had the idea to make and sell poppies to raise money for soldiers and their families after World War I. 2. In 1921, she asked many countries, including New Zealand, to use the poppy and the first order was placed but arrived late, so the poppies were first sold on ANZAC Day 1922 in New Zealand. 3. Today, poppies sold in New Zealand are made out of paper by the Christchurch RSA and disabled people in the area to continue the tradition and raise

1. Find out why the tradition of wearing poppies during ANZAC started ?

3. 1. What is the reason for wearing poppies on ANZAC day The red poppy is a symbol to remember the people who served and died in wars. The money raised from the sales of the poppy goes to them and their families.

4. Who first wanted to wear the poppy and why ? It was a French woman’s idea to make poppies to raise money to give to the soldiers and their families. Her name was Madame E Guerin. This was in 1921.

5. When was the first poppy worn in NZ ? Madame E Guerin asked many countries including NZ to use the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. In 1921 the RSA (returned soldiers association) placed a large order all made by Madame G and the French children's league. The RSA planned to hold the first poppy day around Armistice day (Nov 11 th 1921) as other countries were doing. The ship carrying the poppies arrived late and so selling them was delayed until next ANZAC day (April 25 1922 )

6. Where are poppies made now The poppies are made by the Christchurch RSA and disabled people in the area . They are made of paper now not cloth.

7. The last post They shall not grow old, as we that are left to grow old; Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning . We will remember them.