Education minister Grace Grace appointed 16 students from aronund the state, to serve on the Ministerial Student Advisory Council.

“Students are our most important stakeholders so it’s only natural they be given an opportunity to make their views heard,” Ms Grace said.

“These students will be my eyes and ears in Queensland classrooms and school grounds and I’ll be asking them ways we can improve their learning experience.

Aspiring scientist Ms Farrelly, is in Year 8 at Spinifex State College.

Spinifex principal Phil Sweeny said he was very pleased for Kathleen and her family.

“I know Kathleen will do a superb job representing our school and region,” Mr Sweeney said.

The young advisors had their first meeting in Brisbane earlier this month where they decided to tackle cyber bullying as their first priority.

The group found a need for anti-bullying and suicide awareness to incorporate the voices of young people. Especially those young people who have experienced cyber bullying and its effects first hand.

Students’ feedback and ideas from Ministerial Student Advisory Council meetings will help inform future government policy and program development.

“I am sure that the Council members will provide valuable insights that will keep me in touch with what it is like to be a student in Queensland schools," Ms Grace said.

“I know they are excited about this opportunity to make their views known and I want to thank them on behalf of the Government for volunteering their time."