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Group Fitzalan Student Voice (6th Form)
Registering to Vote
From the 6th of May 2021, 16 to 17-year-olds and foreign nationals living in Wales will have the right to vote in Senedd Elections for the first time. The ability for young people to exercise their democratic right is a testament to Article 12 of the UNCRC United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that every child and young person, including you, have the right to be listened to and taken seriously. This means that 16 to 17-year-olds can make their voices heard on an extensive array of issues that matter to them and their future. Consequently, young people will be equipped with a more effective capacity to choose their right leader who will shape the world they live in.

In addition to this, children and young people aged 14-15 can now register to vote. Although the primary focus of registering to vote is to enable you to influence the outcome of elections, it can also benefit you in the future where you will grow up as healthy and confident individuals.

When registering to vote, please consider whether you wish for a postal vote or to vote in person, as some of you may be shielding. If you haven’t already registered to vote (it is super quick and easy to fill out), please do so ASAP as time is running out: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Wales is only part of a handful of countries that allow 16 to 17-year-olds to vote, implying that a shocking number of young people from other countries are still being denied the right to vote. Therefore, utilise your right to vote make your voice heard this May, so that you can define and establish new horizons for the forthcoming Wales.

Categories: Blog, posted on 13 Apr 2021

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Group Fitzalan Student Voice (6th Form)
Women's Rights
Our women seem to feel more unsafe than ever in the wake of Sarah Everard's murder a couple of weeks ago. Please take a look at the women's rights poster on this page by Lily-Ella Hall, in Year 10. Some of the numbers included are stark reminders we all have a duty to ensure women feel safe. She has also written a piece to go with it!

'I believe women’s rights are very important yet they’re not as recognised as people think in today’s society. Women’s rights are important and relevant as women had to fight to earn their rights in today’s modern world and women are slowly becoming more powerful in the industry. As women, they have the rights to be able to wear what they want, have equal amounts of jobs and to be treated equally.’

As Senior students we are here to help deal with your concerns, we are priviledged to have this platform and appreciate any contributions students give. Women's rights is a urgent topic in the news currently and we are so pleased to see students so involved and aware of the change that needs to occur. In future blogs, we hope to continue discussing a wide range of issues we are also deeply passionate about.

If you feel strongly about something, and want to feature it in a blog, email us on seniorstudents@fitzalan.cardiff.sch.uk!


Categories: Featured, Blog, posted on 13 Apr 2021

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Categories: Featured, General, Announcement, Blog, posted on 27 Jan 2021

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