Join the Parliamentary Education Team at the NSW Parliament for a full day professional development program and explore a wide range of programs and teaching resources developed specifically for teaching HSIE: Stage 3 History, Stage 5 History Site Study, Commerce and Aboriginal Studies, Stage 6 Legal Studies.
Thursday December 11, 2025
9:15am – 3:00pm
NSW Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
- visit the NSW Parliament’s historic Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council chambers;
- explore excursion options for your students at Parliament House and at other nearby institutions including the ANZAC Memorial and the NSW State Library;
- participate in a mock election and vote count with the NSW Electoral Commission;
- hear from a panel of MPs as they discuss the work they do in Parliament and in their electorates.
This program is free. Morning Tea and Lunch are included in the program.
Please feel free to contact [email protected] for more information.
PROGRAM Thursday 11 December 2025, 9:15am – 3:00pm
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9:15 am |
Arrival and Registration, Jubilee Room |
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9:30 am |
Welcome and Introductions, Overview of program |
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9:45 am |
Visit Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council chambers |
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10:15am |
Parliament Unpacked – Everything you wanted to know about the NSW Parliament and system of government, Jubilee Room |
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11:00 am |
Morning Tea, Theatrette Foyer |
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11:30 am |
Joint Excursions Panel with Jeannie Douglass, Manager Education & Engagement, NSW Parliament; Tristan Black, Head of Learning, Anzac Memorial; and Pauline Fitzgerald, Head of Learning, NSW State Library. Theatrette |
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12 noon |
Programs and Resources for Primary and Secondary teachers Secondary Teachers – Theatrette Primary Teachers – Learning Centre |
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12: 45 pm |
What does my local member do? Ms Marjorie O’Neill MP, Member for Coogee, Theatrette |
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1:05 pm |
Lunch, Theatrette Foyer |
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1:30 pm |
Elections and Voting – NSW Electoral Commission, Theatrette |
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2:50 pm |
Evaluations & Wrap Up, Theatrette |
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3:00 pm |
Conclusion, Theatrette |
