Frequently Asked Questions about Anzac Day Schools' Awards
Q: My school has a primary school campus and a secondary school campus. Can my school enter both the primary school and secondary school categories?
A: Yes, your school can enter both categories, but the entries must relate to separate activities undertaken by the primary school and secondary school campuses respectively. If the activity incorporates the whole school, the most appropriate category (ie primary or secondary) should be entered.
Q: I cannot arrange/locate a veteran to participate in my school's Anzac Day activity, does this mean my school cannot enter the Awards?
A: Your school is still eligible to enter the Awards. It is not essential to have veteran participation, but students generally benefit from being able to talk directly to veterans. If your school plans to hold a ceremony and a veteran cannot be located, perhaps you could involve another important member of the community such as a local councillor, a police officer, volunteer service person or a member of the Australian Defence Force.
Q: Our school is not holding its Anzac Day activities until after the school holidays, can we still enter the Awards?
A: Yes, your school is eligible to enter the Awards. See: Entering Anzac Day Schools Awards.
Q: Will receipt of our school’s entry be acknowledged?
A: Yes, all entries are acknowledged as received, and all schools that enter receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Q: When will my school be advised of the outcome?
A: The announcement of winners is expected to be made by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs in August. After the announcement, a list of winners is placed on this website. See Winners of the 2011 Anzac Day Schools' Award.
Q: Will our school entry be returned?
A: Yes, at the completion of the competition your entry will be returned. It is important to name and label all components of your entry to ensure they can be returned to you.
Q: Should my school’s entry include original memorabilia, old photographs, or items of sentimental value to my community?
A: No. Please do not include original items of this kind. Photographs of original memorabilia, and copies of old or original photographs should be included instead.
Q: How do we enter a special category?
A: Your entry will be judged at the State/Territory level and the judges can nominate your entry for consideration in one of the special categories by the national judging panel.
Q: When are the certificates sent?
A: Once the announcement of the winning schools is made in August, the certificates of achievement, highly commended and winning certificates are sent out. Winning schools will have the opportunity for a Government representative to present their certificate, plaque and cheque to the school.