Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I.
The ANZAC Day Commemoration for students, coordinated by the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee Inc., is held annually at Anzac Square, Brisbane and provides school students with a meaningful opportunity to honour those who have served and sacrificed for Australia. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of this ceremony for students.
Post-ceremony learning experiences
Following the ceremony, schools are invited to participate in a 15 minute walkthrough of the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, a free, interactive exhibition curated by State Library of Queensland.
Students can also complete a learning discovery trail through the surrounding memorial gardens, exploring the stories behind the statues and sculptures that commemorate Queensland's service history.
State Library of Queensland staff look forward to welcoming school groups and supporting students who wish to place a symbol of remembrance.
Anzac Day Commemoration for students
- Date of service: Thursday 23 April, 2026
- Time: 10:00-11:15 am
- Open to all schools in South East Queensland
- Free transport to and from the event is provided by Translink on the Queensland Rail Citytrain network.
- Register your attendance to the schools service, to the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Qld Inc. by 15 April 2026
- Visit the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Qld Inc. website for additional information
Interested in attending the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries walkthrough post service?
- No sign-up is required to attend the walk through; schools will be taken in order of arrival
- Join the queue, from 11:15 am
- Note: This is not a curated school tour. Booked school tours will not be available on this date.
- To learn more about Queensland's State War Memorial schools can book follow-up tours through the Anzac Square website.
For more information please contact:
| The ANZAC Day Commemoration for students | Anzac Square Memorial Galleries Post-service walkthrough |
ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Qld Inc. https://anzacday.org.au/adcc-merchandise-for-schools 07 3263 7118 | State Library of Queensland | Schools Engagement team 07 3840 7768
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Upcoming events
Day
Thu 23 Apr
Time
12–1.15am