Student Success
Following our social media post in Term 1, please find below some additional photos and videos of Vlad representing BSC in Canberra.
31st National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra
Year 12 student Vladimir Simonov represented Beaumaris Secondary College in March at the 31st National Schools Constitutional Convention, held at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Selected from hundreds of students across Australia, Vlad was one of 120 senior students invited to explore how Australia’s Constitution shapes our democracy. Throughout the program, students heard from leading experts, debated key issues and participated in a mock referendum conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission.
Vlad contributed to the convention through a considered soapbox speech and an engaging impersonation that added a touch of humour to proceedings. He also took part in Question Time, where students were formally introduced by the Speaker of the House and acknowledged in Parliament.
The program included visits to Parliament House, Government House, where students met the Governor-General, and the National Press Club of Australia.
The convention concluded with students contributing to a communiqué that will be presented to the President of the Senate and tabled in the Australian Parliament.
A significant achievement and a valuable opportunity. Well done, Vladimir.
