- Ten students selected for the 2027 Premier's Anzac Student Tour in New Zealand in April
- Students will acknowledge the 109th anniversary of the end of World War I
- Successful students demonstrated interest in Australian history and showed an understanding of ANZAC legacy
Ten Western Australian secondary school students have been selected to attend the annual 2027 Premier's Anzac Student Tour in New Zealand to acknowledge the 109th anniversary of the end of World War I.
The successful students demonstrated strong understanding of Australian wartime history and Anzac legacy through a written submission and interview.
A total of 66 public and non-government school students from years 8 to 11 applied from 39 secondary schools earlier in the year, with 20 students shortlisted in October to progress to the State final.
Mr Matthew Mays from Dianella Secondary College and Ms Chelsy Young from Piara Waters Senior High School have also been selected to accompany students in April next year along with a tour co-ordinator.
The Premier's Anzac Student Tour launched in 2004 and since then, 286 students have participated, travelling to historic locations including Belgium, England, France, Trkiye, and around Australia.
Students selected for the 2027 Premier's Anzac Student Tour include:
- year 8 - Phoebe Hood, Presbyterian Ladies' College;
- year 9 - Amanda Machado E Capa, Harrisdale Senior High School;
- year 9 - Mei Delplace, Mount Lawley Senior High School;
- year 9 - Tessa Hartley, Ravensthorpe District High School;
- year 9 - Naim Nagree, Wesley College;
- year 9 - Allen Lu, Perth Modern School;
- year 9 - Zavier Potter, Katanning Senior High School;
- year 10 - Isabella Ho, Perth Modern School;
- year 10 - Charles Nash, Bob Hawke College; and
- year 11 - Josie Law, John Curtin College of the Arts.
More information can be found here: Premier's Anzac Student Tour - Department of Education
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"The Premier's Anzac Student Tour provides young Western Australians with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the service and sacrifice that helped shape our nation.
"These 10 outstanding students have demonstrated a strong depth of knowledge of our wartime history and a commitment to preserving the stories of those who served.
"As they travel through New Zealand and visit places of historical significance, they will gain valuable insights into the Anzac legacy and strengthen their connection to an important chapter of our shared history."
As stated by Education Minister Sabine Winton:
"The commitment shown by these students throughout the selection process demonstrates that the Anzac spirit of service, perseverance and community remains strong among young Western Australians.
"I am confident these students and the teachers selected to lead them on tour will represent Western Australia with pride as they reflect on the legacy of those who served and share those stories with future generations.
"I congratulate each of the selected students we've had the pleasure of announcing today and look forward to hearing about their experiences when they return home."
