Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and function of the NSW Parliament
- Understand the 3 levels of government
- Understand the roles of members
Syllabus Links
AUSTRALIA AS A NATION
Key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government (ACHHK113)
- outline local, state and federal government structures and responsibilities.
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 2 and 3, 2025 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 2 – 2025 dates/times for Visit us at our house program
| 17 June | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 18 June | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 24 June | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 25 June | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 01 July | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 02 July | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
Term 3 – 2025 dates/times for Visit us at our house program
| 22 July | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 29 July | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 5 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 6 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 13 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 14 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 19 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 20 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 27 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 28 August | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 2 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 3 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 10 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 11 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 16 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 17 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 24 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
| 25 September | 9:30 am or 12 pm |
Enquiries: 9230 2047 or email [email protected]
Find out more about this program
Podcast
Find out more about our video conference program by listening to this podcast featuring NSW Parliament’s Daniela Giorgi.
Virtual Staffroom – Explore the halls of NSW power
The black rod, the speaker and the bear pit – all things we summon up when we think of the hallowed halls of the Parliament of NSW. Walk the corridors of power with learning manager Daniela Giorgi who shares the power of online resources from the sacred halls. Power up your classroom experience with a virtual tour and explore how you can share the processes behind democracy with your students on an MLD. Take the Virtual Staffroom with you on your next walk or as you ponder the backdrop of the federal election.
https://megaphone.link/HOERH8165346279
