Have Your Say - Voting Day at Avalon Intermediate

Over the past few weeks, Room 2 have been learning about Elections in New Zealand.  We have learned about the history of our voting system and the process of how to go about voting.  Today was voting day at Avalon with all students exercising their right to vote in a mock election held in our school hall. Each student filled out an application to be on the electoral roll.  The roll is kept in a safe place until voting day.  Officers crossed off each student's name as they entered the hall. 

Each student has 2 votes: 1 for the candidate in their electorate and 1 for a political party.

Isaiah is having his say by voting in today's election.

Isaiah is proud to cast his vote.

Each student had to sit behind a screen so that noone else can see who they have voted for.  This is an important part of the voting system.
Once all students have cast their vote, the ballot box is taken away
and the returning officer will count up all the votes.

It is an exciting time for everyone as we wait to hear what the final result will be.  Great job Room 2!