Four Victoria Point State High School students recently gained an insight into World War II after visiting with residents at the nearby Adventist Aged Care Retirement Village.
The facility's diversional therapist, Patty Gillespie, said the veterans loved the visit and it gave them a chance to tell their stories.
"They were very happy to get a chance to talk with the high school students so (the students) could learn about what they went through in World War II," she said.
"They found themselves comparing what they were like at the students' ages and what they were doing at that time, which was very different to now.
"The veterans said the students were happy kids, as were they back then."
Victoria Point State High School community liaison assistant Lyndy Knott said the four students, from years 9 to 12, gained a real sense of history after speaking with the residents.
She said the experience would help build links between the retirement home and the school community, and it was important for students to hear stories from real people who experienced World War II and ask questions.
"One woman started sewing uniforms for the war at the age of 14, and that is how old two of these students are here today," Ms Knott said.
"The women used to put notes in the shirt pockets of the uniforms to thank the men for their service to this country."
She said the students would take what they learned from the residents and address the school at their Anzac Day service.
"This will be such a humbling time of reflection for all in attendance to hear these heartfelt stories," Ms Knott said.
"It will remind us of the importance of why this year is proudly the Anzac Gallipoli centenary."
Year 12 student Liam Walsh said he was looking forward to telling the stories of the people he interviewed and felt privileged to do so.
"It is going to be a privilege to talk at the Anzac parade, being that it is the 100 year anniversary," he said.
