The 2020 poster is shown above. This year the theme for the Premier's Anzac Spirit School Prize is the HMAS Sydney story from World War 1. The photograph shows the crew of the HMAS Sydney off the Cocos (Keeling) Islands 10 minutes after the cease fire had been given in her battle with the German Dresden-class cruiser, SMS Emden.
HMAS Sydney is one of the most distinguished Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warships of the First World War. On 9 November 1914, HMAS Sydney destroyed the famous German cruiser SMS Emden at the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean. This was the first Royal Australian Navy ship-to-ship battle, the first cruiser duel of World War 1 and involved the first Australian naval casualties of the war.
2020 Premier's Anzac Spirit School Prize launched
Materials are being sent to schools this week with information on
the competition and application details. The question this year is:Part A: Using a range of sources, research the experience of a South Australian service man or woman who served (Navy, Army, Airforce or Nursing) during World War 1 and/or World War 2.
(Maximum 1500 words)
Part B: The Anzac Spirit is generally considered to be comprised of courage, perseverance, mateship and resourcefulness. Using evidence drawn from your research in Part A, choose two of the characteristics of the Anzac Spirit that is shown best by the individual you researched. (Maximum 500 words)
For all the details go to https://veteranssa.sa.gov.au/2020-premiers-anzac-spirit-school-prize/
Think about entering and being an historical detective and commemorating through historical research. In 2020 the prize is a 2 week study tour to France to explore and learn about the service and sacrifice of Australians during World War 1 and 2.
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