2023 NSW Schools Constitutional Convention
The 29th NSW Schools Constitutional Convention took place in NSW Parliament House last Friday with Ava C of Year 11 representing the College. Nominees to the Convention make a written submission in application and undergo a selection process before being invited to attend the annual event. Participants hear from a keynote speaker before taking part in workshops to learn more about the Australian Constitution and its role in our legal system. The keynote speaker this year was one of Australia’s foremost Constitutional Law experts, Professor Emerita Anne Toomey.
Arriving at NSW Parliament House
Following the keynote address, the Convention broke into workshops where groups investigated the intricacies of the process of Constitutional change. Each group then reported back to the wider forum in the NSW Legislative Assembly parliamentary chamber. Ava was invited to the lectern to address the Convention on the question of whether the process of changing the Constitution was required. After hearing a range of speeches on the matter, the Convention members then took part in a vote on the issue.
Ava’s significant contributions to the event were recognised by the organisers and her peers with her election as one of the NSW representatives who will attend the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra from 19-24 March 2024.
We congratulate Ava on her selection and wish her the very best as she takes part in the National Schools Constitutional Convention next year.
Matthew White - HSIE Coordinator
