September 24^th, 2010

Last week Year 6 students from St Patrick's College Strathfield convened their 2010 CEFA School Parliament. Members from the school Government and Opposition joined with eminent community guests including the Parliament mentor and former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Mr Douglas Sutherland AM, following an election between the Earth Party and the Workers Party.

September 13, 2010 

The inaugural AusCivics Film Festival – Celebrating the Australian Way was launched in Broken Hill on Saturday September 11 at the Silver City Cinema, Broken Hill. The Broken Hill Art Gallery was at full capacity for the pre-event cocktail party with guests eager to watch the film named after their very own town. The Mayor of Broken Hill, Wincen Cuy, addressed the crowd and spoke of his support and excitement of seeing the film for the first time. He also mentioned the need for the community to get behind the AusCivics project to better civics education, awareness and understanding of the rules which govern our country and allow us to lead such privileged lives as Australians.

Above: Luke Arnold talks about the importance of AusCivics

 

September 7, 2010

Students from Balmain Public School opened their CEFA School Parliament with their first sitting on Monday September 6, 2010.

Teacher and librarian, Ms Margaret Stone, was the speaker for the session which saw members discussing issues ranging from using more recycled paper in the school to budget management  and new uses of technology at the school with individual flair and style.