Author Visit

On Friday 24 April, Paerata School had a visit from Allie Toledo, the author of the book "Wearing the poppy".

She told the seniors about World War 1, particularly about the battles at Gallipoli.  She also told us about how many New Zealand men went to war - and how many men did not come home.

Allie told us about her own family connection to the war and how she has done research to find out the stories of her uncle's time in the war.

Allie also showed us two books by another author.  These books were written to remember the soldiers from Samoa and Tonga who fought in World War 1.

Listening, writing notes.