alcocainmel Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Since the Olympics our eldest son has been watching them at every spare moment. When I asked him who he would 'go for' he said Australia but he would want GBR to do well also....he is only 6!! Anyway when he was watching it tonight and Leisel Jones (AUS) won a gold medal for the 100 metres breaststroke, and they presented it to her, the national antham came on and he sang it word for word....I even had a tear in my eye!! Bless him. Now I couldnt tell you what all the words are, (it just shows how easily children adapt and pick things up at school). For all of you that want to know the words here they are. Words Advance Australia Fair "Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair." Deb xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siblin! Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 What a great Anthem . Kids eh ! They're very fickle!:twitcy: No, really it's good to know how easily they can adapt and i'm sure my three will be true Ozzies before we have time to blink!:spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaynie Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I sang it Deb while I read it! The kids sing it in school all the time and I remember my Daughter singing it not long after we arrived here. It's not as boring as 'God save the Queen' is it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Since the Olympics our eldest son has been watching them at every spare moment. When I asked him who he would 'go for' he said Australia but he would want GBR to do well also....he is only 6!! Anyway when he was watching it tonight and Leisel Jones (AUS) won a gold medal for the 100 metres breaststroke, and they presented it to her, the national antham came on and he sang it word for word....I even had a tear in my eye!! Bless him. Now I couldnt tell you what all the words are, (it just shows how easily children adapt and pick things up at school). For all of you that want to know the words here they are. Words Advance Australia Fair "Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair." Deb xx[/ My daughter is 17 and already in OZ. She has been ther 2 years and feels Australian. She came to visit for 2 months December to February and within 2 weeks felt English so I guess she will always be split between the 2 countries but she is adamant that Australia is the place to live she just wishes we were there too. So do we and hopefully in the not too distant future!!!.......................:v_SPIN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The willy s Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 that is a lovely anthem. bless your little boy! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelcake Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ah that's nice!!!! He's a true blue Aussie Kid now!! i don't know any 6 yr olds over here that would know the words to the British National Anthem! Angelcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ah that's nice!!!! He's a true blue Aussie Kid now!! i don't know any 6 yr olds over here that would know the words to the British National Anthem! Angelcake I don't think many British kids know the words to the British National Anthem. Its not taught is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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