2022 Simpson Prize
The Simpson Prize is a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students that focuses on the service of Australians in World War I.
One winner and one runner-up from each State and Territory will participate in a three-day program in Canberra in early 2022. Winning students will also travel to key historical and commemorative site/s across Australia noting that the final itinerary is subject to confirmation.* Subject to COVID19 restrictions
2022 Simpson Prize Question:
To what extent have the Gallipoli campaign and the Western Front overshadowed other significant aspects of Australian’s 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.
Teachers: Teachers who are submitting student entries are eligible to become a teacher chaperone for Simpson Prize activities, please go to Teacher Chaperone Entry Requirements for details.
Note: Winners will participate in Simpson Prize activities in 2022
How to submit completed entries is found at How to submit entries
