WA Premier’s Anzac Student Tour Awards
A message from Australian War Widows WA Inc.
One of the highlights of our year at Australian War Widows WA Inc. is hosting the ceremony to announce the successful participants in the annual Premier’s Anzac Student Tour. An annual competition open to all Western Australian students in Years 8 to 11, the tour is a unique opportunity for student ambassadors to investigate the Anzac legacy.
On 2 March, our community centre was abuzz with dignitaries, students and their families. Mark McGowan, former Premier of Western Australia, gave the official address and was more than happy to make himself available for photos with the students and their families.
Joshua Patrick, a Year 10 student from Northam Senior High School, responded to the Premier’s address on behalf of the students. His speech was heartfelt and he demonstrated maturity way beyond his years. It was evident that he, together with the other students, truly understand the ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’.
Other guest speakers included Ms Meredith Hammat, Parliamentary Secretary and Member for Mirrabooka, representing the Minister for Education; Ms Melesha Sands, Deputy Director General, Schools, Department of Education; and Mr Duncan Anderson, State President RSL (WA). Mr Neil Darby, Assistant Executive Director, Statewide Services, Department of Education, was MC for the event.
A delightful afternoon tea followed the presentations, which gave students and their families a chance to mingle with guests and to relax and enjoy their success, prior to departing on their tour to Sydney and New Zealand.
Below: Mark McGowan, former Premier of Western Australia, with students and other special guests at the presentation of student ambassadorships.
