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Article by Samantha Windmill | Humanities Learning Area Leader
On Thursday 29th of August, Saint Ignatius College was privileged to host a Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program Convention.
The purpose of the Convention was to improve student knowledge and understanding of parliamentary processes through practical application of skills during a mock parliament, which simulated the first, second and third reading of a bill, with the students taking on the role of members of parliament.
We welcomed students from Sacred Heart College Geelong to join us as we explored the topic ‘Does compulsory voting undermine the democratic process?’
Collaboration was key, with students exploring a range of ideas and opinions on the topic, supported by The Hon. Libby Coker, Member for Corangamite, City of Greater Geelong Mayor, Councillor Trent Sullivan, Dr Andrew Vandenberg from Deakin University and Mr Timothy Bush from The University of Melbourne.
Students participated in a range of activities to simulate a sitting of parliament including making opening statements, engaging in committee deliberation, reporting back to the parliament, the very popular Soap Box session, then voting on the topic.
Samantha Windmill | Humanities Learning Area Leader
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Our News // 30 August 2024
Article by Samantha Windmill | Humanities Learning Area Leader
On Thursday 29th of August, Saint Ignatius College was privileged to host a Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program Convention.
The purpose of the Convention was to improve student knowledge and understanding of parliamentary processes through practical application of skills during a mock parliament, which simulated the first, second and third reading of a bill, with the students taking on the role of members of parliament.
We welcomed students from Sacred Heart College Geelong to join us as we explored the topic ‘Does compulsory voting undermine the democratic process?’
Collaboration was key, with students exploring a range of ideas and opinions on the topic, supported by The Hon. Libby Coker, Member for Corangamite, City of Greater Geelong Mayor, Councillor Trent Sullivan, Dr Andrew Vandenberg from Deakin University and Mr Timothy Bush from The University of Melbourne.
Students participated in a range of activities to simulate a sitting of parliament including making opening statements, engaging in committee deliberation, reporting back to the parliament, the very popular Soap Box session, then voting on the topic.
Samantha Windmill | Humanities Learning Area Leader
