LOCAL secondary students with a sense of creativity are being invited to bring their talents and gifts to celebrate the spirit of Australia during wartime.

The 2025 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize is seeking entrants from Years 9-12 to enter this year's competition.

The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the competition had been held annually since 2005.

“This is a great opportunity for secondary students to increase their understanding and appreciation of the Spirit of ANZAC,” Ms Broad said.

“Submissions can be made in an array of formats including an essay, poem, short story, or even a musical composition.”

Ms Broad said this year was of particular significance as the ten students who are awarded the 2025 Spirit of ANZAC Prize will receive a fully funded study tour to visit Gallipoli on the 111th anniversary of the ANZAC landing of 25 April 1915.

“This is an amazing opportunity for the students who are lucky enough to embark on this study tour,” Ms Broad said.

Entries close on Monday, 28 April 2025.

To read the eligibility criteria, apply, and learn more about the prize visit https://www.vic.gov.au/spirit-anzac-prize-student-competition