Year nine and 10 students from East Gippsland Secondary Colleges have the chance to participate in a two week study tour as part of the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize.

The prize is open to students at all Victorian secondary schools who are currently in years nine or 10.

Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging all students in these year levels to consider entering and taking advantage of the opportunity to visit sites of military and cultural significance to Australian servicemen and women.

“The Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize is intended to inspire young people to explore the ethos the ANZACs displayed at Gallipoli and on the Western Front and to reflect on how those values apply in Victorian communities today,” he said.

“Since its inception in 2004, this important initiative has captured the imagination of students eager to learn more about Australia’s service history and given them the chance to see first hand those places where Australian men and women gave their all for future generations.”

Entries for the tour close on Friday 21 October, 2011 and all entries will be assessed by regional panels before 27 finalists are interviewed by a central panel in December to select the 10 students who will participate.

The tour will take place during the term one school holidays in 2012.

For more information, or to download an entry form, visit www.veterans.vic.gov.au