Engaging students in democracy

Local MP David Feeney visits Year 11 students

The democratic process has been in the spotlight in recent weeks as a result of the Federal Government's decision to enact a postal survey asking eligible Australians whether they support marriage equality. As a senior school, we have been encouraging students to become active citizens in this respect and to enrol to vote. Many students 16 years and over have taken the opportunity to enrol during the week. Students 18 years and over who are on the electoral roll will now have the opportunity to have their say on this very important issue.

We invited The Honourable David Feeney, MP to come and speak to our Year 11 cohort on the value of entering into the democratic process. He spoke of the importance of young people being able to have their say as the decisions politicians make on their behalf have a immediate and long lasting impact. Mr. Feeney highlighted the fact that during the last postal survey, young people were the most underrepresented group in the survey results.

Students were very impressed and engaged in the topic and we thank Mr. Feeney for allowing students to ask questions of which he answered in great detail.

Shane Gemmola

Head of Senior Years