Award open for Seymour students with an eye for history

By Simon Ruppert

Aug 10, 2023

Local students have an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the Anzac legacy and Australia’s connection to Türkiye - and even visit Gallipoli.

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Secondary school students across the state can now be in the running for a 2023 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize award.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced the opening of the prize - held annually for Victorian students in Years 9 to 12.

Supported by the state government, 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 while 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.

Ms Symes said students from northern Victoria are encouraged to seize this opportunity to explore the Anzac legacy and strengthen their connections to Australia’s veteran community.

“We’re giving local students from northern Victoria a special opportunity to embark on a trip of a lifetime – to learn about the Anzac spirit and the legacy of our veterans.”

To apply or find out more about the prize, visit vic.gov.au/SOAP