School parliament

Why a parliament?

• Initiated in 2010, to develop leadership in senior students, the School Parliament allows more Year 6  students to participate in leadership activities.
• It fosters co-operation, decision-making and initiative.
• It also allows every student in the school to have input into what happens at school.
• The whole school is involved in the election of the Ministry.

2025 Parliament Team

• Prime Minister: Elke Wright
• Deputy Minister: Evelyn Megale
• Minister: Mahalia Halligan
• Minister: Scarlett Nouwens

Election of ministers

• Year 5 students nominate to be elected into the Ministry. Speeches are presented and Kindergarten through to Year 6 students vote for their preferred leaders.
• The Ministers and Staff vote to elect the Prime Minister and Deputy-Prime Minister.
• The Prime Minister organises the Cabinet and allocates portfolios.

Parliament sessions

• There are generally 3 parliament sessions each term.
• Bills can be initiated by any student and are read out by ministers in the week before a parliament session.
• Bills are presented at Parliament, discussed and voted on.
• Passed Bills: the Senate (the teaching staff) pass or reject or amend bills.
• Bills that are passed then proceed to the Governor General (Principal).
• Rejected or amended bills are returned to the Ministry.