Past Events

Our past events have been celebrating Commonwealth Day with a lunch involving many school students to emphasise to the youth of the Nation the importance of Australia's membership of the Commonwealth and to educate the young about the importance of the values and institutions that underpin its existence and influence.

 

The Council has held a student debate linked to the theme of Commonwealth Day. The debate has been held in the Legislative Assembly Chamber in NSW Parliament House. 

 

Adjudicators are selected from high profile positions in Government and business.

 

The winning team receives $200 each and the runner up team receive $100. There is also a special award to the 'best speaker' selected on the day. The award is $100 to the individual. Sydney.

 

View the team members, over the years, in the Legislative Assembly and receiveing their award at the lunch.

  • NSW Public Schools start the debate on the topic 'that cultural differences in the Commonwealth are a source of strength not weakness'
  • Bo puts a strong point of view for the Combined Associated Schools Team
  • Natalie from Penrith High School, one of the members of the NSW Public Schools debate team
  • The audience in the Legislative Assembly weigh up the arguments put by both teams
  • St Aloysius College team member...Is the team winning?
  • Another point of view from the NSW Public Schools team
  • Let's get their side of the argument...
  • The teams awaiting the announcement
  • And the winners are..
  • Professor David Flint AM, Chair of the debate in the Speaker's Chair in NSW Parliament House