Interview Questions – Students, Round 3 (2017)

Warmup

If no photos elicit reflections on the physical space of the school and neighbourhood

Photos of things and places that you like or mean something to you -photos of you when you were young, and have photos without people in them.
Photos from around where you live and on your way to school to give a sense of your neighbourhood.
Photos of events or things that are important to you or have strong memories – for whatever reason – from your childhood, or now, or a picture of something given to you by a friend or family member

At the end of school, what stands out most in your memories?
What do you think you’ll take with you from schooling that will still be important in ten years’ time?
Is there anything you would change about your experiences of schooling if you could? If so, what? If not, why?
Do you think you’ll miss anything about school next year? What are you excited about post-school? Is there anything you’re worried about?

Do you think Australia is an equal society?
- A fair society, a welcoming society?
What do you think an equal /unequal society look like?
- What does inequality look like?
Probes regarding the particular issues raised, Australia in comparison to the world – class
If you were a politician what issues would you be most interested in?
There’s been a lot of discussion about sexual harassment in the news lately. [report on sexual harassment at universities?
- Do you think that’s an issue that affects you or your friends? Is it something you worry about?
Thinking about you and your friends’ experiences as well as just in general, what do you think a respectful intimate relationship looks like?

How have you been spending your time this year?
Do you think you have changed much over the secondary school years? What’s been most significant for you?
- Changes in your family life?
Where do you see yourself this time next year?
- In 5 years, in 10 years