SA Premier's Anzac Spirit School Prize

  Oh, The Places We Went  by Alexandra Seal There were many aspects of the Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize Darwin Trip, which were unforgettable and surreal. Visiting the graves of the Bald Family and the places of their final moments was an incredibly eye-opening experience. I reflected on their courage and Anzac spirit throughout the trip as well as my own personal journey as we hiked in Kakadu. I often walked at the back of the group, taking the time to appreciate the journey and the adventure it became to arrive at the gorgeous destinations. I learnt that by taking it slow and not rushing the long journey to the waterfalls, I could appreciate the beauty of the Northern Territory and be even more grateful for the opportunity I had been given. By learning to slow down a usually fast-paced journey, which we call life, I was able to catch beautiful glimpses of Australia’s ecosystems at work. From seeing lizards lounging in the sun to listening to Aaron explain the flora an...

  Brushstrokes of History by Emma Choi   The historical study tour to Darwin and the Top End of Australia, as part of the Anzac Spirit School Prize , was an experience I will remain forever profoundly grateful for – I left Adelaide Airport , subsequent to the ten days of the trip, having acutely cultivated my passion for history , ruminated upon my personal identity and values, and materialised close-knit bonds with some of the most intelligent, ardently investigative individuals I will ever have the pleasure to meet.      With this opportunity, I would like to share a quote that I believe summarises the emotions I felt on the trip: “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. As such, I was continually reminded that in the grand tapestry of human existence, each of our lives are intricately entwined with those that came before us; and an experience that particularly enforced this, was observing Indigenous Australian r...

  We weren’t that far away from home, yet everything was so different by Tovie Hallion Being accepted as a winner of the 2022 Premiers Anzac Spirit Award was honourable and thrilling. Not only was I given the pride of winning a title that meant so much to me, but also the experience of spending ten days with nineteen other individuals in a place filled with history. Being in Darwin surrounded by people with the same passion for history was something special, and a forever memory. One of my favourite memories of the trip was swimming in the waterfalls, especially Florence Falls. This was special for me as I haven’t had the opportunity to swim in a waterfall before. At Florence Falls I felt grounded in its nature, from the sound of the crashing water to the luscious thick plants that grew alongside the rocks. Being in the presence of Darwin’s scenery it was a strange thought that we weren’t that far away from home, yet everything was so different. Swimming in the falls, I apprecia...