Secondary school students in Victoria, including those in Melton and Moorabool, will be given an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the Anzac legacy and Australia’s connection to Türkiye with the 2023 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize competition.
Veterans Minister Natalie Suleyman announced the opening of the prize – an annual award program for Victorian students in years 9 to 12.
This year’s prize is a celebration of Türkiye’s Centenary of Independence and the significant ties between Australia and Türkiye.
Ten students will be selected to embark on an unforgettable journey to battlefields and commemorative sites in Türkiye, retracing the experience of Australian men and women at war on the Gallipoli Peninsula and surrounds and learning about the making of the Anzac legend.
The Spirit of Anzac Prize also offers students the opportunity to participate in a unique educational program that fosters understanding and appreciation for our nation’s Anzac spirit.
By entering the competition, students can convey their interpretation of the Anzac spirit via written, creative, or digital formats.
Students are encouraged to seize this opportunity to explore the Anzac legacy and strengthen their connections to Australia’s veteran community.
Veterans Minister Natalie Suleyman said the Spirit of Anzac Prize is one way to ensure that students commemorate Australia’s war and peacekeeping history.
“We want to ensure young Victorians understand, appreciate, and respect the Anzac legacy and can pass their knowledge on to their peers and their communities,” she said.
Details: vic.gov.au/SOAP.
