School Wreathlaying Ceremony | The Australian War Memorial

School Wreathlaying Ceremony

This is a unique and moving experience for a limited number of students each week.

A school wreathlaying in the Hall of Memory — Students from John XXII College, Mt Claremont (WA) participate in a school wreathlaying ceremony.

School wreathlaying ceremonies are the commemorative experience the Memorial has designed specially for visiting school groups.

Students will participate in the ceremony, conducted at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. A guest veteran will officiate and answer questions about his or her military service after the ceremony, and if available, the school’s local Federal Member of Parliament will attend the ceremony.

Suitable for: Years K–12
Availability: 10.45 am and 2.30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Number: up to 85 students

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For inquiries please email school.bookings@awm.gov.au.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country

throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and

waters. We pay our respects to elders past and present.