Awards and competitions

Australia's compelling wartime and peacekeeping history may be enough to engage attention, but for an added incentive, there are a number of awards and competitions throughout Australia to give you and your students focus and purpose.

Anzac Day Schools' Awards

School activities to commemorate Anzac Day qualify for entry into DVA's annual awards, where enterprise is rewarded.

Entries close: 22 May 2011

National History Challenge

This research-based competition is for students from Primary to year 12 at Australian schools.

Entries close: 31 August 2012

Simpson Prize Competition

Year 9 and 10 Australian students can enter essays or audio-visual presentations in this national competition which selects winners from each State and Territory.

Entries close: December 2011