Civic Education Program

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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’s Communications and Marketing Division 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. 

Civic Education Program

Program:       Civic Education Program

Location:       Council Chambers, 86 Avoca Road Wakeley

Time:             10am to 12noon

Days:             Wednesday and Thursdays

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

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For general enquiries contact our Communications and Marketing Team by email media@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or call 9725 0166.

Civic Education Program Outline

Presentation

Council’s Communications and Marketing Division 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. 

Communications Officer presenting to students at the Civic Education Program

 

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.

Council staff presenting to students at the Civic Education Program in the Council Chambers

Candidate Campaign Speeches

Students selected (up to 4) 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.

Civic Education Program Student Speaker

Student Voting

Each student will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate for Mayor.

School children submitting paper votes into ballot box

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! 

Young student Council robes receiving certificate from Mayor Frank Carbone

Council Meeting Roleplay

Mayor of Fairfield City will also visit during the session to meet the students and answer questions they may have about local government and what life is like being the Mayor.

Children in Council chambers conducting a mock Council meeting

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.

Click here to request a booking

For general enquiries email media@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or call 9725 0166.

Resources and Information

Council Resources

Helpful Links

For more information about this program, contact our Communications and Marketing Team on 9725 0166 or email media@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au.

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