By Luke Voogt
Torquay RSL has called for local students to consider what Anzac Day will look like this year, with national services cancelled again due to COVID-19.
“We believe our community will again commemorate Anzac Day at home this year – painting poppies and ‘Lest We Forget’ signs to display in the front of their houses, driveway family tributes at dawn, or solitary commemorations at their letterboxes,” RSL president Bob Tyler said.
Mr Tyler encouraged students to enter the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, which this year asks what commemoration looks like in their local community.
“The awards encourage the next generation to gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s wartime history – from World War I to modern-day conflicts and peacekeeping operations,” Mr Tyler said.
“We look forward to seeing this year’s entries showcasing how our local communities commemorate the service and sacrifice of our service men and women.”
The national winner’s school will receive $5000, a trophy and a certificate, with $3000 up for grabs for state winners’ schools.
Details: anzacportal.dva.gov.au/research-education/competitions/anzac-day-schools-awards
Luke Voogt
