The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has launched the 2013 CensusAtSchool Questionnaire, which seeks the everyday opnions and interests of school students in Years 5 to 12.

Since its national launch by the ABS in 2006, approximately 1 in 4 Australian schools have participated. In 2012, this represented participation of over 21,000 students.

The Australian Statistician, Mr Brian Pink said "We are really proud of the CensusAtSchool project. It teaches students the importance of statistics in a way that engages them".

The CensusAtSchool questionnaire asks students about such things as their eye colour, how they engage with technology, and their opinions on social and environmental issues.

"Last year Australian students identified reducing bullying in schools as their most important issue, it will be interesting to see if this remains the case in 2013" said Mr Pink.

The CensusAtSchool questionnaire will remain open until 19 July and can be completed on the ABS website atwww.abs.gov.au/censusatschool