Year 12 student Vladimir Simonov represented Beaumaris Secondary College at the 31st National Schools Constitutional Convention, held this week at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House in Canberra.

Selected from hundreds of students across Australia, Vlad joined 113 senior students to explore how Australia’s Constitution shapes our democracy. Students heard from national experts, debated key issues and took part in a mock referendum conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission.

The program also included visits to Parliament House, Government House, where students met the Governor-General and the National Press Club of Australia.

The convention concluded with students contributing to a communiqué that will be presented to the President of the Senate and tabled in the Australian Parliament.

A fantastic opportunity and a significant achievement. Well done, Vladimir!