The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is taking Parliament on the road, delivering his Parliament in Schools program and Australian Parliament House (APH) National Flag Roadshow in South Australian schools this week in partnership with local Federal Members.
Students will receive a classroom education session, followed by a practical hands-on session, delivering a once in a lifetime experience.
The Parliament in Schools program is delivered in a classroom environment, utilising Parliamentary Education Office resources, teaching students about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament. Students have the opportunity to hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day looks like in their electorate and when they are in Parliament House for sitting weeks.
The APH National Flag Roadshow will teach students about the history and importance of our National Flag, finishing the program by furling the 12.8m x 6.4m APH National Flag on their school oval.
On Monday 11 August, the Speaker will visit:
- Swallowcliffe Primary School, Davoren Park, with the Federal Member for Spence, Matt Burnell MP,
- Ardtornish Primary School, St Agnes, with the Federal Member for Makin, Tony Zappia, and
- Northfield Primary School, Northfield, with the Federal Member for Adelaide, Steve Georganas MP.
On Tuesday 12 August, the Speaker will visit:
- Flagstaff Hill Primary School, Flagstaff Hill, with the Minister for Employmentand Workplace Relations and Federal Member for Kingston, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP,
- Darlington Primary School and Stella Maris Parish School, in Seacombe Gardens with the Federal Member for Boothby, Louise Miller-Frost MP, and
- East Torrens Primary School, Hectorville, with the Federal Member for Sturt, Claire Clutterham MP.
On Wednesday 13 August, the Speaker will visit:
- Tailem Bend Primary School, Tailem Bend, with the Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin MP,
- Mount Barker South Primary School, Mount Barker and St Catherine's School, Stirling with the Federal Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie MP.
Quotes attributable to the Hon Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives
'My civics programs are multi-partisan initiatives to make civics education accessible to students regardless of their location.'
'As Speaker of the House of Representatives, I recommit to uplifting civics education and knowledge across this country, and this starts with our youngest generation. This term I am committing to visiting all 150 electorates across the country.'
'Not all students will get the opportunity to travel all the way to Canberra. This is why I am taking these programs on the road and bringing it to them.'
'Last parliament I visited over 160 schools across over 70 electorates – from King Island to Far North Queensland to Nullagine.'
'These students are our future leaders, and it is important that we equip them with the information and tools they need, to go on to be active and engaged citizens.'
