Schools are welcome to lay wreaths at these services. After the service, schools are invited to visit the Galleries for a brief guided tour.
Bookings are essential and become available closer to the dates.
Victorian State Remembrance Day Service (11 November)
We warmly invite all Victorian schools to join us on Remembrance Day. Around the world this significant day is observed with a minute of silence at 11am, marking the time when the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War.
The service commences at 10:30am and concludes at approximately 11:30am. (Please arrive by 10am to be seated)
Schools can book reserved seating, and an optional free guided tour at 12:15pm
There is no cost to attend.
Shrine Monthly Remembrance Service (4th Thursday of every month)
Shrine Monthly Remembrance Services honour Victorians who served during the First and Second World Wars, who traditionally attended their annual pilgrimage in this month. Each event commemorates different aspects of military service.
Services take place in the Sanctuary on the 4th Thursday of each month, at 11.30am (duration 30 minutes).
Schools are invited to bring and lay a wreath or floral tribute (one wreath per school, laid by two students).
For bookings or more information, please email education@shrine.org.au
Legacy Student Day (April)
Join other Secondary and Primary school students from Victoria in keeping the ANZAC Spirit alive by commemorating ANZAC Day and the sacrifices made by the brave people who have served our country.
Honorary guests and dignitaries will be in attendance to address the students and the ceremony will include Defence Force Cadets, school band & choir and a RAAF fly-over.
Battle for Australia Service (September)
The Pacific War began on 7 December 1941 when the Japanese launched military action throughout the region. Australian forces were soon involved in the fighting, participating in key events including:
- the fall of Singapore
- the bombing of Darwin
- the Kokoda Track campaign
- the Battle of Milne Bay
The Battle for Australia commemoration service remembers the people who served in these and other wartime events from 1942 to 1945.
The Battle for Australia Association offers free transport for schools to attend. For more information contact the organising committee on 03 9569 6925.
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