Civic Education Program
Fairfield City Council's Civic Education Program provides students with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the role Council plays within their community.
Council presents an educational, informative and interactive program aimed at primary school students. The program covers the roles performed by Federal, State and Local governments with a focus on local government.
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NEW! Civic Education Program Grant Scheme
Fairfield City Council is now making it easier for local primary schools to attend our Civic Education Program by contributing towards transport costs.
For more information, see below.
Civic Education Program Grant Scheme
The Civic Education Program Grant Scheme provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of bus hire for primary schools within the Fairfield Local Government Area attending the Civic Education Program at Fairfield City Council Chambers, Wakeley.
Funding Overview
Council will contribute up to 50% of transport costs for eligible schools.
The exact funding amount will be confirmed once a program booking has been received.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Grant, the school must meet the following criteria:
- Be located within the Fairfield Local Government Area.
- Submit one application per calendar year.
- Provide a transport company quotation as part of the application.
- Use the grant specifically to cover transport costs for attending the Civic Education Program.
Grant payment will be process after the school has attended a Civic Education Program.
How to Apply
- Complete the Civic Education Program booking enquiry form.
- When prompted, select “Yes” to indicate you are applying for the Grant.
- Provide the school’s BSB and account number for payment.
- Upload a copy of the bus hire quote.
- Submit the remaining booking details to finalise your application.
Civic Education Program
Program: Civic Education Program
Location: Council Chambers, 86 Avoca Road Wakeley
Time: 10am to 12noon
What the students will experience
- Two-hour educational session presented in the Council Chambers
- Students participate in electing their own “Mayor for the morning”
- Students participate in a mock council meeting role-play
- Learn about services offered by their local council
- A visit from the Mayor where the students are given the opportunity to ask questions
Your choice of guest speakers from two of the following services
- Waste Sustainability: learn about waste management and recycling
- Natural Resources: learn about our environment and native animals in our area
- Open Libraries: learn about library services and current programs for students
Note: We will also consider special requests for other council departments to present, just let us know!
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For general enquiries contact by email execoffice@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or call 9725 0205.
Outline
Presentation
Council’s presents an educational, informative and interactive program aimed at primary school students in Years 5/6. The program covers the roles performed by Federal, State and Local governments with a focus on local government.
Council Worker Visit
The school can select up to two council departments to present their role in local government to the students, such as protecting the environment and waste and sustainability.
Candidate Campaign Speeches
Up to 4 students selected by the teachers will run for 'Mayor for the Day'. They will present their campaign speech, speaking about how they can make their community a better place for our residents.
Student Voting
Each student will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate for Mayor.
Elected Student Mayor
The 'Mayor for the Day' will be announced and will wear the official Mayoral robe and chains. They will also be presented with a prize!
Council Meeting Roleplay
Students participate in a mock Council meeting in the Council Chambers where selected students play the role of the Mayor, Councillors and residents.
Mayor visits
The Fairfield City Mayor visits during the session to meet the students and answer questions they may have about local government and what life is like as Mayor.
Every student will also receive a participation certificate.
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Resources for Teachers
Our free Civic Education Program is available to primary schools in the Fairfield local government area. The two-hour program is run at our Council Chambers by our Communications and Marketing team.
We understand some primary schools are unable to attend due to resource constraints, so we have made the resources available online for teachers to run the program at the school.
Click here to download a copy of the Civic Education Program - Teacher Resource Guide(PDF, 1MB)
STEP ONE
Teachers work with students through the 'Learn About Local Government' activity book.
STEP TWO
Mayor of Fairfield City Frank Carbone speaks to students about local government and his role as Mayor.
- Mayor can visit the school or online to speak with students
- At school visits the student 'Mayor for the day' wears the Mayoral gown and chains and is presented with a certificate of recognition and gift
For bookings or more information email execoffice@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or phone 9725 0203.
Teacher Resources:
Links:
NSW Government - Civics and citizenship curriculum
For more information about this program, contact our Executive Office on 9725 0203 or email execoffice@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au.