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
- When: Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
- Duration: 90 minutes
We warmly invite all Victorian schools to join us on Remembrance Day, 11 November. 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.
Schools can book reserved seating, and an optional free guided tour at 12:15pm.
Shrine Monthly Remembrance Service
- When: This program occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
- Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Duration: 90 minutes
A unique opportunity exists for Schools to participate in the Shrine Monthly Remembrance Service, allowing students to focus on “How do we Commemorate and Why?”.
With no Veterans from the First World War remaining and dwindling numbers of Veterans from the Second World War able to attend the ceremonies commemorating their service, we encourage school students to continue remembering the service and sacrifice of Victorian Military personnel.
Students will be taken on a guided tour of the Shrine before the ceremony to learn more about the service and sacrifice of Victorians during wartime.
They will then participate in the Shrine monthly service and lay a wreath in the Sanctuary, the ceremonial heart of the Shrine.
Learn more about this how this service can enhance your visit below.
Melbourne Legacy's Annual ANZAC Commemoration for Students
- When: Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Duration: 60 minutes
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.
Special tours will be available after the service.
Battle for Australia Service
- When: Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Duration: 60 minutes
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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