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: 9 am and 1 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Number: up to 90 students