Students studying French in primary and secondary schools were recognised for their civic actions this week, on the eve of Armistice Day.
The Prix du Civisme, awarded by the Australian section of the Association Nationale des Membres de l’Ordre National du Mérite (ANMONM) aims to reward young people for their civic, community and public interest contributions.
Hosted by the French Consul-General Gilles Barrier, in conjunction with ANMONM, prizes were awarded for the best projects and the best presentation of a project.
Lyn Tuit, President of ANMONM said, “ We were thrilled to see a 30% increase in nominations this year with winners coming from Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. The range of projects was impressive, ranging from support for refugees, the intellectually disabled, environmental initiatives and extensive volunteering in the community.”
A group project from Telopea Park School won the best primary school prize and a group from Taren Point Public School won best primary school presentation.
Richard Hu from North Sydney Boys High was awarded the first prize at secondary school level with two groups from Northolm Grammar School winning the prize for the best secondary school presentation. Alexis Caro from St Peters Lutheran College in Brisbane was awarded joint second prize along with Rashee Malde from the Queensland Academy of Maths, Science and Technology.
Alfred Deakin High School was singled out for a special mention as was the Alliance Française de Newcastle.
Guidelines for the 2026 Prix du Civisme will be circulated in March 2026.
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