News Student Leadership
3 December 2025
Six of our Senior students proudly represented Al Siraat at the National Council of Women of Victoria’s “My Vote, My Voice” forum on Friday, 22 August 2025.
Held inside the historic Legislative Council Chamber at the Parliament of Victoria, the event invited students to reflect on this year’s theme, “What is special about the Australian Democracy?”
• Salim Abdulrahman (Year 11)• Amaar Hamida (Year 12)• Elyas Mabrok (Year 12)• Qirrat Noor Yousuf (Year 11)• Afra Shehzad (Year 12)• Halimah Sheikh (Year 11)
Throughout the morning, students from across Victoria shared thoughtful perspectives on democratic freedoms, responsibilities and the importance of youth participation. Representing Al Siraat on the Chamber floor, 2025 College Captain Amaar Hamida and Senior SRC member Afra Shehzad delivered confident and insightful speeches, highlighting the role young Australians play in safeguarding fairness, freedom and civic engagement.
The forum also featured keynote speaker Lucy Skelton, Founder and CEO of FORE Australia, whose message encouraged young leaders to stay engaged, informed and active in shaping their communities.
The program concluded with refreshments in Queen’s Hall, offering a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with peers, educators and parliamentary staff.
We are extremely proud of our students for their maturity and enthusiasm in such a distinguished setting. Their participation reflects Al Siraat’s commitment to nurturing leadership, integrity and active citizenship.
Our sincere thanks to the National Council of Women of Victoria for hosting this enriching annual event and for empowering young voices within our democracy.