ATTENTION:
Australian History, Legal Studies, Politics,
History and Studies of Society & Environment
Teachers and SRC Presidents
Should Australia become a Republic?
Student Constitutional Convention
Thursday 20 August 2015 8.30 AM - 2.45 PM
House of Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, North Terrace
SA Secondary Schools State Constitutional Conventions have been held annually since 1995.
The conventions provide opportunities for Year 11 students to hear about and discuss
significant Australian Constitutional and Governance issues. Students may be able to use the
Constitutional Convention as the basis of their Research Project and/or an Inquiry Task in a
relevant subject area at SACE Stage 2.
Students who attend the State Convention will be invited to apply to attend a National
Convention in 2016 in Canberra (travel, accommodation and meals provided). Application will
be by an essay on the topic “Should Australia become a Republic?” Country Students unable
to attend the State Convention may still apply to attend the National Convention by
supporting their essay with a 2 min video clip or similar, oral presentation.
Metropolitan Schools are invited to send a maximum of two students to the Schools State
Constitutional Convention, however please nominate reserves in case of illness or if extra
places become available. Country schools are invited to send a maximum of four students.
Teachers and or parents and carers are welcome to attend the whole or part of the day. It is an
expectation that students will wear school uniform on the day. Students should BYO water,
pencil (not pen) and notepaper.
Program
08.15 – 08.50
Registration (Students should come to the centre steps of Parliament
House, North Terrace and enter through the public security entrance.)
08.50 – 09.00
Welcome and Housekeeping
09.00 – 10.00
Dean Jaensch “An Overview - The Constitution and possible
consequences for SA Constitution if Australia becomes a Republic”
10.00 – 10.30
Group Discussion on Constitutions
10.30 – 11.00
“Maintaining the Constitutional Monarchy in Australia”
Michael Manetta, Barrister, Villeneuve Smith Chambers
11.00 – 11.30
Morning Tea – Balcony Room
11.30 – 12.00
“Why Australia should become a Republic”
Professor Rick Sarre, Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of
South Australia
12.00 – 13.00
Group discussions
13.00 – 13.30
Light Lunch – Balcony Room
13.30 – 14.30
Promotion of Canberra Trip and Debate in the House of Assembly
14.30 – 14.45
Plenary – Evaluation Forms, Certificates and Reminder to apply for
Canberra National Constitutional Convention 2016
For further information contact: Penny Cavanagh: Ph 8237 9386 or
[email protected]
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS STATE
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION REPLY
To be completed by supervising teachers of 2 students (and up to 2 reserves)
wishing to attend the South Australian State Convention.
Note: students in a country school, unable to attend the South Australian State
Convention but wishing to apply for the National Convention may do so through
alternative arrangements. For more information please contact Penny Cavanagh, the
DECD Education Manager at South Australian Parliament.
Deadline for applications: 30 July 4.00 pm
Please send to:
Penny Cavanagh
DECD Education Manager – South Australian Parliament
North Terrace, Adelaide 5000
Ph: 8237 9386 Fax: 8212 5792
Email: [email protected]
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: ____________________________________________
SUPERVISOR'S EMAIL: ____________________________________________
SUPERVISOR'S MOBILE (if applicable) ________________________________
SCHOOL: _______________________________________________________
SCHOOL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________ PC _________
SCHOOL COURIER ROUND: ________________________________________
SCHOOL PHONE: ________________________ FAX: ___________________
STUDENT NOMINATIONS: 1: _______________________________________
2: _______________________________________
STUDENT RESERVE NOMINATIONS: 1: _____________________________
2: _____________________________
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (e.g. disabilities access?)
It is recommended that you nominate at least two reserve student names as we may be able to
accommodate more than two students from each school depending on demand and/or you may
need reserves due to illness etc.
This Outreach Education event for schools is made possible by the
partnership between the South Australian Parliament, the Department
for Education and Child Development, Flinders University and the
University of South Australia. Outreach Education is a team of
seconded teachers who are based in public organisations.