Teachers, urge your students to enter

You could be here: Junior Lord Mayor judging ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall.

'Parents, get them to enter.
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It's free and open to Victorian students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 (or aged 9 to 13).

Now in its ninth year thanks to partner 13cabs, the competition aims to raise awareness about Melbourne and our city's Aboriginal history and culture — and instil civic pride by highlighting our journey since being founded on 30 August 1835.

You also learn about how government works and what elected officials do.

"It's the most high-profile competition for students in Grades 4 to 6," says Melbourne Day chairman Campbell Walker.

"Teachers, it's a knock-out activity for Term 3, with learning kits and support guides to captivate students and explore how and why our city started. See dedicated education resources at MelbourneDay.com.au.

"Despite COVID disruptions, we got a record number of entries last year. Parents and teachers, urge students to enter — let's beat that figure!"

From five finalists, an overall winner is chosen.

Her or His 'Worship' gets to rock mayoral robes and gold chains, perform official and fun duties with Lord Mayor Sally Capp, march in the Moomba Parade and more! And how awesome would "Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne 2021" look on your resume?

Need to know:

• Competition closes: midnight, 9 August 2021

• Finalists announced: 16 August 2021

• Judging and winner chosen: In the run up to Melbourne Day, 30 August 2021, at a judging ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall.

Coronavirus advisory: If State Government distancing restrictions prevent in-person judging, judging will be held via video conferencing as best as possible, with details arranged with finalists.

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