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Interactive Video Conference: Visit Us At Our House

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role and function of the NSW Parliament
  • Understand the 3 levels of government
  • Understand the roles of members

Syllabus Links


Visit us at our House

Visit Us at Our House is a FREE interactive live scheduled program based on the History K–6 NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship. 

Years 5/6 students will learn about the development of democracy in the early colony of NSW, the three levels of government and how our parliamentary system of government works to make laws for NSW.

Responses from Stage 3 teachers: 

  • “An excellent addition to our studies of Democracy. The presenter is endlessly entertaining and makes his content very interesting and palatable to the students.” 
  • “Thoroughly engaging and entertaining. Students loved the session and learnt a lot about our parliamentary system.” 
  • “The presenter was fantastic! Highly engaging and entertaining. The kids remembered the clever sayings and words and were saying these well after the presentation was finished.” 
  • This program was absolutely fantastic! The presenter was highly engaging and covered the NSW syllabus outcomes perfectly. The students loved the interactive nature of this program.” 

 

This program is run during the school term. Dates for Term 1, 2026 are now available.

Please choose a date and time from the list below and then follow the BOOK NOW link below where you will be asked to fill in the Booking Inquiry form. 

Once we have received your booking inquiry, we will email you to confirm your booking and then send you the ZOOM link to participate in the program. 

As this is a highly interactive program please ensure you have a working camera and a microphone when you join the program. 

Term 1 – 2026 dates/times for Visit us at our house program 

17 February  9:30 am or 12 pm
18 February  9:30 am or 12 pm
25 February  9:30 am or 12 pm
26 February  9:30 am or 12 pm
3 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
4 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
11 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
12 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
16 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
17 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
24 March 9:30 am or 12 pm
26 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
31 March  9:30 am or 12 pm
1 April  9:30 am or 12 pm

 

 

Enquiries: 9230 2047 or email [email protected] 

 


Find out more about this program

Post Program Activities for Your Students

Visit the Stage 3 Learning Centre in the Parliamentary Education website to find a host of activities including quizzes, role plays and work sheets for your students to complete after participating in Visit Us at Our House.

QUICK LINKS:
 

activities

Worksheet (PDF)

Development of Democracy Timeline