Rotorua pupils are being given the opportunity to win some great prizes as part of the 100 year commemorations of World War I.
Cameras, iPads and 3D printers, generously donated by the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust, will be up for grabs for pupils researching someone who served in the Great War.
Rotorua Museum's My World War I Hero research competition is open to all Year 7 and Year 8 Rotorua pupils during the 2015 education year.
To enter the competition students will research and present a written account or short film, in English or te reo Maori, about someone who served in World War I.
Rotorua Museum's education manager, Emma Liley said pupils could research anyone who had a role in World War I.
"This might be a soldier, a chaplain, a nurse, an artist - anyone at all.
"Winning pupils in each category will receive an iPad and their nominated school will receive a digital camera and a 3D printer, thanks to our partnership with Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board, which is donating the prizes."
Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board deputy chairman Peter Anaru said he believed it was important for the trust to play its part in the international World War I commemorations.
"Our pupils need to be educated and recognise the importance of those who served for us."
Entry forms, conditions, and tips for where and how to find out information are available on the museum website www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz/my-ww1-hero.
Competition entries will be accepted from January 1 until 5pm, March 30 2015.
Throughout February, the Rotorua District Library reference librarian will be available to help with research for pre-booked school groups, and every Thursday after school for individual research support.
Emma Liley said the museum hoped teachers would get on board and incorporate it as part of their class programme in term one next year.
WW1 education bookings for the Museum and library can be made by emailing emma.liley@rdc.govt.nz.