2023 | ISSUE 2 | SJC Newsletter

Civics and Citizenship – Year 10
Q&A Session with Bev McArthur MP

Throughout Term 1, the Year 10 Civics and Citizenship students focus their learning on Australian Politics; its structures, as well as key groups and individuals within it. On Thursday, 16^th February the class was joined by Liberal Member of Parliament, Bev McArthur. Bev has been a Liberal Party Member for the Legislative Council since 2018, representing Victoria’s Western Region. In the lead up to Bev’s visit, each of the boys conducted research into Liberal Party policy, as well as Bev herself, and how she had voted on particular Bills in the past. The discussions between Bev and the boys were animated. She was eager to hear what the boys’ thoughts were on contemporary issues, and was happy to accept their opinions or advice on how to address particular issues.

Following the Q&A session, Bev described the class as “a fine cohort of young men”. Congratulations to all students involved, and thank you very much to Bev McArthur MP for her ongoing support of this subject, and St Joseph’s College.

In Week 5, the Class will welcome Labor Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens to St Joseph’s College for their next Q&A session.

Jackson Langhorne
Civics and Citizenship Teacher