The Passchendaele Society Schools Competition

‘In Their Footsteps: The New Zealand Division in Flanders’

A Video Storytelling Challenge

Calling all budding filmmakers in years 7-10!

The Passchendaele Society has an exciting opportunity for you to apply your skills in a competition to tell the story of a New Zealand soldier or nurse who served in Belgium during the First World War. There are some great cash prices up for grabs and the chance to win some books for your school library. Simply choose a soldier or nurse who served New Zealand in Belgium during the Great War and tell their story in a 3-5 minute video. You can make your entry by yourself, or in groups of up to 3 students.

Complete the entry form, read the rules below and submit your video entry to dylanjameswoodhouse@gmail.com by the 31st of May 2025 to be in to win. Good luck, future Peter Jacksons!

Check out a guide for researching and making a similar video here: <https://bloodandmud.org/adoptananzac>.