Parliament Day

Parliament Day is a great option for schools wishing to maximise learning in the civics and citizenship curriculum.

Parliament Day includes our Parliament Process and Parliament Experts incursions in expanded form, and brings 4 hours of government and democracy fun to your classroom.

Through interactive presentations, videos, and discussions, students examine the foundations of democracy, the purpose of politics, the role of government, the nature of political systems, and the electoral and law-making processes.

Students use role plays, costumes and props to participate in an election, a referendum, and two Federal Parliament debates. With new knowledge presented in fun and engaging activities, the day culminates in a lively and passionate Senate debate, in which students prepare and present persuasive speeches on the topic of discussion.

Follow-up resources and professional learning certificates are provided for all attending teachers.

Suitable for primary school students in Year 5 and Year 6. View curriculum links here.

 
 

Important Information

  • The incursion runs for approximately 4 hours.

  • Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 35 students per day.

  • We require a large, open indoor area in which to set up for the day. About the size of a double classroom is ideal.

  • We will need one chair per student.

  • We will need access to a digital screen, such as a TV to plug our laptop into.

  • We require access to the location 45 to 60 minutes before the start time to begin setting up.

  • Teachers are responsible for supervision of students at all times.

  • Attending teachers will be provided with professional learning certificates.

  • Parliament Day is $1105 plus GST. Please see our pricing page or contact us for more information.

  • This experience is designed for students in Year 5 and Year 6. We recommend students in Year 3 and Year 4 participate in our Democracy, Community and Me incursion.

  • Looking for a 90 minute incursion? Try our Parliament Process or Parliament Experts incursions.

  • Looking for a virtual program? See our Virtual Parliament Process incursion.