Congratulations to GT Online students Adelle Hoddy (WA College of Agriculture), Josiah Simmons (Hedland SHS), and Maya Gallegos (Collie SHS), who have been selected for the 2026 Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour.
In the first stage of the competition, students wrote an essay examining the actions of a Western Australian individual or a specific group within the Australian Defence Force, explaining how their service helped protect Australians and why it is important to continue commemorating their contribution. After being named finalists, the students attended interviews during the October school holidays, after which ten students were selected for the tour.
Last Thursday (5 March), GT Online Coordinator Jo Dobb and HASS Coordinator Sue Thomson attended the official presentation ceremony at the Australian War Widows (WA) Inc. Centre in Menora, where Adelle, Josiah, and Maya received their certificates from Hon. Paul Papalia, Minister for Defence Industries and Veterans, and Department of Education Director General Jay Peckitt.
The 2026 Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour will see ten Western Australian students travel to Darwin and Singapore from 10–18 April. The tour commemorates the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II, as well as the 84th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin and the fall of Singapore.
We are extremely proud of Adelle, Josiah, and Maya, and acknowledge the outstanding guidance and support provided by their dedicated GT Online HASS teacher, Sue Thomson.
