NSW State Schools Constitutional Convention

Congratulations to Lachlan McKirdy (11/LE), who represented Newington at the NSW State Schools Constitutional Convention and has been selected to participate in the National Schools Constitutional Convention at Parliament House, Canberra from 20-22 March 2013. Lachlan is one of 30 NSW students and 120 nationally that will converge upon Canberra to take part.

The event, which will be in its 18th year, is a fantastic opportunity for the future leaders of Australia to engage with each other on a national level and consider ideas and problems facing this country. It is both a challenging and a worthwhile experience aiming to craft an informed discussion between students of all three schooling sectors about the Australian Constitution and system of government.

Lachlan, Deputy Senior Prefect for 2013,  articulated the experience’s relevance and benefits: “It is important for young people to get involved in the constitution as it affects all Australian, and is particular relevant this year as the majority of  Year 12 students will have voted in the next Federal election  – this time next year.”

“The better a grasp of the constitution we have, the more of an informed decision we can make, and know what power our Prime Minister and/or Head of State will hold,” Lachlan said about his selection.

To have participated in the NSW State Schools Constitutional Convention, and the opportunity to take part in its National counterpart, will be immensely beneficial for not only Lachlan but for Newington as well as he reports on the experience as a young leader in our community in 2013.