JOY Burch has announced the names of four ACT high school students who will commemorate the centenary of the ANZAC landing in Turkey next year as recipients of the ACT Chief Minister’s ANZAC Spirit Prize 2015.

The recipients are Ineka Voigt of Canberra High School, Angela Liao of Radford College, Jasmine Lyons of Trinity Christian School and John Dykstra of Campbell High School.

“Ineka, Angela, Jasmine and John will travel to Turkey in April 2015 for a 14-day study tour including Istanbul, Troy and the Gallipoli Peninsula. They will learn about the spirit of the ANZACs firsthand through visiting key battlefield sites and places of interest to the Gallipoli Campaign.

“On ANZAC Day 2015, the students will attend the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove and then lay a wreath on behalf of the ACT at the Australian Lone Pine Service. This will be a significant experience as the students join thousands to mark the Centenary of an event that is such a part of Australian history and culture.

Ms Burch emphasised the wonderful opportunity the three years of the competition has had on students’ experience of ANZAC history.

“It is pleasing to see the current generation of students demonstrating such a deep understanding of the ANZAC spirit and values. The actions and spirit of the ANZACs helped shape our nation and it is through involving our young people in the commemorations that we can ensure their legacy lives on,” Ms Burch said.

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