MYRTLEFORD P–12 grade three and four students have been learning about the local government's role in the community.
Students examine how rules and laws affect them and the importance of laws in society, as part of their civics and citizenship class.
They also explored cultural diversity within their community and how being part of various groups can shape their identity.
Grade four teacher Prudence McIntyre said as part of the learning, students visited Alpine Shire offices and met with mayor Sarah Nicholas and acting CEO Alan Clark this month.
"The students engaged in a 'mock' council meeting with seven pre–selected students becoming 'councilors'," she said.
"The remaining students were divided into three groups and given a brief: to come up with the features that they would like to see in the Myrtleford Splash Park, but due to limited funds the 'councillors' could only accept two submissions.
"Students then used their persuasive skills to try to convince the 'councillors' that they should vote in agreement for their particular submission."
Myrtleford P–12 students gained firsthand experience in the Alpine Shire Council's inner workings while presenting their ideas in front of the mayor.
Ms McIntyre said Myrtleford P–12 College appreciated the time and effort that which staff of the Alpine Shire took to accommodate the students while guiding their opportunity to learn more about local government.
