Premier’s Anzac Prize Winners
Published Thursday, 10 November, 2022 at 09:56 AM
JOINT STATEMENT
Premier and Minister for the Olympics
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk
Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing
The Honourable Grace Grace
Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans’ Affairs, Trade and COVID Economic Recovery
Mr Bart Mellish
Eight Queensland students and two teacher chaperones have won the educational trip of a lifetime, awarded the Premier’s 2023 Anzac Prize.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she was delighted to announce the winners will visit some of Australia’s most important and historical war sites in Europe.
“This year’s announcement is special,” the Premier said.
“It will be the first group to travel overseas since the Covid-19 pandemic began is 2020.
“It’s wonderful to see the travel component return and for our students to visit sites in London, Prance, and Belgium.
“It will allow the group to see and hear first-hand, the Anzac tradition and become Ambassadors for the Anzac legacy when they return.
“Previous winners have come home with a deep understanding and appreciation of the Anzac history and spirit.
"I’m also delighted to announce they’ll be accompanied by my Assistant Minister for Veterans, Bart Mellish, a tireless advocate for the RSL and our vets."
Education Minister Grace Grace said the winners were chosen from 40 high-quality applicants.
“The students will be in years 9 to 12 when they travel in April,” Ms Grace said.
“This really is a life-changing experience.
“It’s an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of our Anzac history, and to experience the world, and share those experiences with their friends and fellow students.”
One hundred and twenty-eight students have been awarded the prize since it began in 2013.
The students will also take part in community engagement and fundraising projects before their trip.
The 2023 Premier’s Anzac Prize is presented in partnership with RSL Queensland, a platinum sponsor for the next three years.
The 2023 winners are:
Anastasia Maher (Emerald State High)
Claire Gattera (St Monica’s College Cairns)
Dashiell Solomon (Ambrose Treacy College Indooroopilly)
Hilman Pranowo (Pimlico State High)
Nooria Ahmadi (Forest Lake High)
Sarah Ellis ( St Joseph’s College Toowoomba)
Thomas Eccleston (Ambrose Treacy)
Tom Filipich (Pimlico State High)
The winning teacher chaperones are:
Alison Marsh (Marsden State High)
Alexandra Cashin (Saint Mary’s Catholic College Kingaroy)
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