Some people’s connection to election day runs no deeper than ensuring their name is crossed off the roll in order to avoid a fine.

But for others it is a privileged opportunity to have their say in a democratic process that is the envy of many countries around the world.

Election day is not just about voting in a new government – or, in this case, returning an old one.

For schools, groups and charities, it is a rare chance to push their wares on a captive audience and raise valuable funds or awareness.