Victorian Student Expression of Interest Form to attend the NATIONAL SCHOOLS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION (NSCC) – 16-18 March 2027, Canberra

The National Schools’ Constitutional Convention (NSCC) is one of the major components of the Australian Government Civics and Citizenship Education (CCE) program. The Convention is an annual peak event exploring the Australian Constitution for senior school students in Years 11 and 12. Twenty-five Victorian students from Years 11 and 12 from will be selected from Victoria to attend the Convention in 2026. The Convention is funded by the Australian Government, supported by the Victorian Department of Education (DE) and delivered by National Curriculum Services (NCS).

The Convention will be held at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Canberra and accommodation will be at the Pavilion on Northbourne Hotel. Delegates will be required to fly to Canberra, arrive and check-in at the hotel in Canberra on Tuesday 16 March (subject to flight availability). Travel expenses including accommodation, flights and meal costs are fully funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education. Further information about the program, travel & accommodation requirements will be provided to successful students.

Students will be supervised by appointed supervisors with current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration across school sectors. More information about the selected Victorian supervisors will be provided to schools of shortlisted students as soon as it is available (tentatively around mid-November 2026).

For participating Victorian government school students, the NSCC will be conducted as a school excursion and in accordance with the Victorian DE’s Excursion Policy. As such, in order for students to attend, their Principals MUST approve for their student(s) to be supervised by the listed supervisors for the duration of the NSCC, including travelling to and from Canberra. Associated documentation will be shared with Victorian government school principals seeking formal approval of the excursion arrangements, including the supervisors.

Only forms that have been signed by a Parent/Carer AND approved by the Principal or their designated proxy will be considered.

Students and Parents/Carers are required to provide an email and mobile/phone number that is readily accessible even during the school holidays in the form below.

Please note that the selection of students will be based on merit and take access and equity into account to ensure a balance of school sector, region and gender.

Please ensure ALL parts of this form are completed and submitted by end of the day on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

NOTE: Successful students will be given a set of forms that need to be completed by themselves, parents/carers and the School Principal or their Designated Proxy and submitted no later than Wednesday 9 December 2026. Any delay may impact on their ability to participate in in the NSCC.

Privacy Notice: National Curriculum Services Pty Ltd (NCS) collects students, parents and Principals personal information for the purpose of administering the recruitment and selection of the Victorian student delegation for National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) 2027. NCS complies with section 6 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and is required to adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (‘APPs’) when handling any personal information. For information on the NCS privacy policy, including information on how personal information is handled, how the you can access or correct personal information, or how to make a privacy complaint, go to https://www.ncsonline.com.au/privacy-policy. Should there be any issues about collecting this information, please advise NCS at registrations@ncsonline.com.au or (03) 9415 1299.

COMPLETE THIS FIRST: VALIDATION SECTION (PARENT)

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NSCC 2026 - STUDENT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM – VICTORIA

PART 1: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT APPLICANT

STUDENT DETAILS

First Name *Per your school records

Last Name *Per your school records

Gender *

Mobile Number / Phone Number *

Are you of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Origin?

YesNoPrefer not to say

Year Level in 2027 *

Year 11Year 12

Email (During School Term) *

Email (During Term Break) *

School Name *

School Sector *

GovernmentCatholicIndependent

School Address *

Street address *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Principal's Full Name *

Principal's Email *

PRIMARY PARENT/CARER CONTACT (who will digitally sign your EOI form)

Parent/Carer's Full Name *

Relationship to Student *

Parent/Carer's Email *

SCHOOL LIAISON CONTACT

The School LiaIson Contact is the teacher / staff contact at the your school who will act as the liaison in relation to your NSCC 2027 application and participation follow-up if shortlisted.

PLEASE CHECK WITH THEM THAT THEY CAN ACT AS YOUR SCHOOL LIAISON CONTACT BEFORE YOU INCLUDE THEIR DETAILS.

School Contact Full Name *

School Contact Email *

ABOUT YOU - THE STUDENT APPLICANT

Please specify other relevant subject(s) you are/will be taking: *

Please list any civics & citizenship / student voice / student leadership or other relevant experience that you have:

In 300 words or less, explain why you think it is imporant for students to explore Consitutional issues. *

TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/CARER

PART 2: PARENT/CARER PERMISSION AND CONSENT

First Name *

Last Name *

Relationship to Student *

Contact Number *

Email *

PERMISSION TO ATTEND

I give permission for my child to apply for this program, noting that selection to participate would involve travel interstate to attend the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra in 2027. (Further consent and information will be sought from parents/carers of successful students.)

SIGNATURE *

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DATE *

TO BE COMPLETED BY PRINCIPAL / DESIGNATED PROXY

SCHOOL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

On behalf of the school, I give permission for the student named above, to apply to attend the 2027 National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra as a representative of the school.

I understand that as the Principal of the student named above, if successful, I am responsible for ensuring that the student welfare and duty of care responsibilities and procedures for my student’s participation will be adhered to in accordance with the specific school (or sector) excursion policies and guidance.

I understand that the student named above, if successful, will be supervised by the appointed VIT registered Victorian supervisors for the duration of the NSCC including travel, accommodation and all scheduled activities. *

PRINCIPAL/PROXY’S FULL NAME *

PRINCIPAL/PROXY'S POSITION *

PRINCIPAL/PROXY'S EMAIL *

PRINCIPAL/PROXY'S MOBILE/PHONE *

PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE *

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DATE *

Information collected from this application form shall be securely stored and will not be shared with any other parties. The information received will only be used to determine the applicant’s attendance at the Convention. View the NCS privacy policy here:https://ncsonline.com.au/privacy-policy.

For any enquiries, please contact National Curriculum Services at:
Telephone: (03) 9415 1299 | Email: registrations@ncsonline.com.au

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