Before you book
What type of experience would you like for your students?
| EXPERIENCE | DURATION | AVAILABLE ON | START TIMES | MAX. NUMBERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In person visit: 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 |
| Online program: Visit Us at Our House | 60 minutes | School days – book online | 9:30am; 12:00pm | n/a |
In Person: 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.
Digital kit for schools: 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
- Please see our Risk Assessment plan.
- Please read our Visual Story with students Year 5-6 School Tour Visual Story Sept 24
- Regional, remote and rural schools may be eligible for a travel subsidy
Online program: Visit Us At Our House
Visit us at our House is a FREE interactive live scheduled online program based on the HSIE K–6 NSW Syllabus.
Years 5/6 students will learn about the development of democracy in the early colony of NSW, the three levels of government and how the bicameral system works to make laws.
To learn more and make a booking, click here.
After booking
- Please see our SAFETY Advice – Risk Assessment Plan 2026.
- 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 |
