In what is a fantastic achievement, Year 11 student, Harriet will be heading to Canberra next year to represent Queensland at the prestigious National Schools Constitutional Convention.
Harriet was selected for this honour from a pool of talented students across the State and made her mark with a compelling presentation on the topic of ‘The Current Voting Age’.
The National Schools Constitutional Convention is an event for senior school students that offers a rare opportunity to get involved with Australia’s constitutional issues.
Students from Year 11 and 12 are given the chance to debate and discuss constitutional issues designed to deepen their understanding of the Australian Constitution and our Government’s systems. It offers these future leaders a first-hand look into the workings of Australian democracy and the importance of constitutional knowledge.
Harriet’s journey to the Convention began in her Legal Studies class where she spoke passionately against lowering the current voting age. Harriet put forward her class’s argument which resonated with the selection committee and secured her a place amongst the 120 student representatives from across the Nation.
Harriet’s success follows in the footsteps of Year 12 student, Neveah who also represented Queensland at this year’s National Convention.
