The Hon Jason Clare MP

Minister for Education

Member for Blaxland

Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Students To Explore ANZAC Legend In 2024 Simpson Prize

Year 9 and 10 students in Werriwa are invited to take part in the 2024 Simpson Prize.

Now in its 25th year, the Simpson Prize encourages students to learn and write about contributions made by Australians in World War I.

Named after ANZAC hero John Simpson Kirkpatrick, who rescued wounded men at Gallipoli with the help of his donkey, this year’s participants are being asked to think about the significance of the ANZAC tradition.

Member for Werriwa said the Simpson Prize encourages school students from Werriwa to learn from our history.

“I urge Werriwa students in Year 9 and 10 to enter this year’s Simpson Prize,” said Ms Anne Stanley 

The Albanese Government is investing $910,000 over four years to the Simpson Prize in recognition of its importance to education and encourage budding young historians from across the country.

Minister for Education, Jason Clare, said the Simpson Prize encourages creativity and history education in our schools.

“The Simpson Prize helps ensure we don’t just remember, but we learn,” Mr Clare said.

“Understanding our history means we will never forget the lessons of the past.

“I’m looking forward to reading the winning essays and presenting students with their awards.”

Winners from each state and territory will be part of a three-day history program in Canberra plus an overseas study tour for ANZAC Day in April 2024.

Students have until 5 pm Friday 3 November to submit their entries. For more information, visit www.simpsonprize.org.

Media Contact:

Minister Clare (Nick Trainor) – 0417 143 962

Anne Stanley MP (Alaa Ahmad): (02) 8783 0977