Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony for students

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I. 

The Anzac Commemoration School Ceremony 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.  

The Anzac Commemoration School Ceremony 

• 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 by 15 April 2026

Additional information about the school service is available here.

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
• Schools interested in a curated tour, to learn more about Queensland's State War Memorial can book follow-up visits here.