Simpson Prize Competition - Years 9 and 10
The Simpson Prize is a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students that focuses on the service of Australians in World War I. Below is information about the prize. Please contact Mrs Musico Rullo or Mr East for further information or assistance.
Simpson Prize Competition Question:
To what extent have the Gallipoli campaign and the Western Front overshadowed other significant aspects of Australians’ experience of the First World War?
Instructions
The Simpson Prize requires you to respond to the question above using both the Simpson Prize Australian War Memorial Source Selection (which can be found at https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/simpson2022 and your own research.
You are encouraged to discuss and respond to the question from a variety of perspectives, both individual and national using a variety of sources.
You are expected to make effective use of a minimum of four of the sources provided (see link above).
Up to half of your response should also make use of information drawn from your own knowledge and research.
Schools are permitted to submit up to 3 Student Entries.
Closing date
Submit your entry by Friday 5 November 2021 (5.30pm)
Students: Please go to Student Entry Requirements before beginning your entry.
Note: Winners will participate in Simpson Prize activities in 2022
How to submit completed entries is found at How to submit entries
The competition is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and run by the History Teachers’ Association of Australia.
Fran Musico Rullo - HSIE Teacher