Primary School Tour and Live Online Sessions

Primary School Tour and Live Online Sessions

Before you book

What type of experience would you like for your students?

EXPERIENCE DURATION AVAILABLE ON START TIMES MAX. NUMBERS
Guided Tour of the Chambers and Role Play 90 minutes Non-sitting days only 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm 60
Visit Us At Our House  60 minutes School days – book online Check availability here n/a

Guided Tour of the Chambers and Role Play

Students sit in the historic Legislative Chambers and have an opportunity to participate in a role play. These are only available on non sitting days. 

Please allow sufficient time (at least 15 minutes) before and after your visit for students to drop off and collect bags, use toilets, and get through security checks.

Planning your school’s visit to the Parliament of NSW just got easier! Our new digital brochure gives you everything you need to plan your upcoming visit to Parliament House. From booking with our friendly team to preparing for your tour, this booklet equips you with everything you need to know as a teacher planning a school visit: School Tours Booking Guide

Visit Us At Our House 

Visit us at our House is a FREE interactive live scheduled program based on the History K–10 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 levels of government and how the bicameral system works to make laws.

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How to book

Visit Us At Our House 

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Guided Tour

  • Check the NSW Sitting Day Calendar  to find the right date for the type of experience for your students. The days marked green, dark red or blue indicate that one or both of the houses are sitting and tours are not offered. The Parliament is closed on weekends and public holidays.

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After booking

  • Please see our SAFETY Advice – Risk Assessment July 2024.
  • Please read  our Visual Story with students Year 5-6 School Tour Visual Story Sept 24
  • Inform the students their bags will be scanned (similar to an airport) when arriving at the NSW Parliament. Students should not bring sharp objects, scissors, compasses etc.
  • To add to your experience, you may be able to meet your local member! Once a booking has been made, an email will be sent to the electorate office, and the Member will attend if available.
  • Choose students for the role play before you arrive for your program. On the day, students will be given pre-written scripts to read. Some suggestions to consider when selecting students could include:
    • Students who are fluent readers
    • Students who are happy to speak in front of their peers
    • Students from both classes if your excursion combines different classes.
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In one tour group you will need 11 students to play;

ROLE STUDENT NAME
Speaker  
Minister for Education  
Shadow Minister for Education  
Premier  
Leader of the Opposition  
Clerk  
Serjeant-at-Arms  
President  
Leader of the Government  
Leader of the Opposition  
Usher of the Black Rod  

 

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