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.

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.

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.