Hi Team! It’s been nearly 2 years since going to France with the young ambassador’s programme ...
Bonjour tout le monde! My name is Rebecca Farquhar and I am a year 13 student at Wellington Girls’ College. More so, I have the great pleasure and honour of saying that I am an ambassador for the Following Family Footsteps trip to France in July 2018!
First of all, a little bit about me: I was born and bred in Budapest, Hungary and lived there until the ripe old age of 6. Shortly after turning 6 years old, my family and I moved to New Zealand (where my Father originates from). Most of my...
Get plenty of French speaking practice before and during the trip!
Written by Abigail Marshall
Hi everyone, my name is Abigail! I am about to start my second year at Victoria University studying Development Studies, International Relations and Law.
Dear Young Ambassadors of 2018, Congratulations on your selection as Young Ambassadors for the last-ever trip of the centenary commemorations!
The #YA2016NZ Tour was an eye-opening experience for me and I still cherish all the memories I made over in France with the other Young Ambassadors and all the other people I met over there.
Heading into 2018, it’s been well over a year since the Young Ambassadors and I were in France as YA2016NZ...
Hi everyone! My name’s Elaine and I was one of the West Auckland students in the Young Ambassadors in 2016 party to commemorate the Battle of Somme.
"Il est toujours très important de se souvenir du sacrifice des gens"
Written by Rebecca Farquhar
When Rebecca learnt about the Shared Histories Young Ambassadors opportunity, she knew she wanted to be part of it.
"J’aimerais savoir plus à propos de mon aïeul"
Written by Jeremy Wright
Jeremy started deepening his interest in understanding WW1 on a first trip to France in 2008.
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"Mon arrière-grand-père était soldat pendant la Grande Guerre"
Written by Katie Sullivan
Katie wants to explore the impact the First World War had on people then.
Emma immerses herself in school life and wants to know more about her ancestors.
"Mes deux arrière-grand-pères ont servi en France"
Written by Eleana Hill
Eleana writes about why she chooses to be a Young Ambassador 2018.
"La première guerre mondiale? Important pour le sens d'identité"
Written by Shani McMullan
Shani shares her view on the commemoration and tells about her interest in being a Young Ambassador 2018.
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