Woodville High School students recently came together for a ‘Lunch for Democracy’ as part of our annual Braiding Project initiative. Proudly hosting the first session of its kind at any school in Australia, students were given the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic participation and the role young people can play in shaping their communities.
In the lead-up to the event, students took the initiative to develop and lead Table Talk, creating a space for their peers to share ideas, discuss issues that matter to them and explore different perspectives in the yard during lunch times. These student-led conversations encouraged open dialogue, active listening and respectful discussion, helping to build confidence in sharing ideas and engaging with others.
The conversations continued during the Lunch for Democracy, where students had the opportunity to connect, ask questions, exchange perspectives and learn more about democracy and civic engagement in an accessible and engaging environment.
It was fantastic to see Woodville High School students taking ownership of the conversation and helping to lead the first school-based session of Lunch for Democracy, demonstrating the importance of having young voices represented in discussions about our community and society.
The Lunch for Democracy was a wonderful example of student voice and leadership in action, encouraging our young people to be informed, engaged and active members of our democratic community. Appreciation goes to our Global Citizenship Portfolio for organising the event, Serafina Mariorano from Our Global Table who brought the Lunch for Democracy concept to the school, Amber Brock-Fabel, the 2025 Young South Australian of the Year who supported the initiative throughout and our incredible Woodville High School Staff.
