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Hello parents of 7 Orange ,

We are learning about democracy. In our studies we have learnt about the importance of voting. Unlike America, all citizens in Australia over the age of 18 must vote. Our question is, 'what does voting mean to you?'. In the space provided below, please feel free to answer this question. Your children can help you with this. Please note that this activity is optional.

Thanking you, 7 ORANGE :)

We are looking forward to reading your responses in class.

Frances Stevens- Voting means that you are having a say on how you think will be a good leader. This vote can stand between having a good leader and a bad leader to. This is what i know voting is. Thank you Tess Spalliera. Roger Stevens- This gives you the right to express your oppion on how you would like to rule your nation. This can be about a good moral and a bad moral. This is what i think voting is. Thank you Tess Spalliera

Gretta Barsha- To me, voting means freedom of speech and having your say. Voting allows me to choose who I want to represent me and lead the country to make sure that my children have a successful future and live a life with no problems such as poor education, and a lack of facilities. Whoever leads Australia, the main thing that they should be able to do, is to keep the country a prosperate place. Thank You Tess Spalliera!

Alex Ramirez - Voting to me is a way of expresing my opinion on who I would like to leade our country. Base on their policies regarding education, economy and the security of this nation of ours. We are blessed to have this not like any other country where this right has been taken away from their freedom of rights. Thank you Tess Spalliera

Lee-Anne Briggs - To me, voting is a way to voice you're opinion on what you think is right for the country and who make better decisions for Australia.

Lee-anne Cutajar - Voting is important as it gives Australian people a say. Our children need a good future and we can help choose that by votingthe

Karla Rajic- ﻿Voting is having a voice and hopefully making a difference to the world that we live in. Thank-you Tess :) Maria Rajic- Voting allows people to choose a leader who they think best represents what they believe in and what they think is right. By voting we are allowed to express our opinion on how we think our country should be run and what is best for our family's future. :)

Jenny Paproth- Voting to me, means, that I have a voice and that my opinion is valid and accounted for. ie I HAVE A SAY THE ELECTION + feel worthy of my role as a citizen of my country
Naomi Cochrane (georgettes mum:)- I believe if you don't vote, then any decision made by the government that you don't agree with you have no right to complain about it. I think it is important that we vote because it gives us a chance to voice our opinions.

﻿Ricardo & Rosali Caday- Voting for me means that you're fullfilling duties as a citizen of this country and if i do not participate in this time of day, i will get fined. I don't want to get fined so i have to vote. But i don't like voting it takes too much time, with my six children.

﻿Linda Turnbull: As Australian citizens' voting at election times means we can choose which representatives we trust to govern and hope the majority vote the same. This also means representative democracy to us.

Thank you very much for the time you gave answering this question. Your child created an advertisement encouraging people to vote based on your response. They were fantastic and we enjoyed reading them in class. :)