Student Parliament 2017

Today the Year 7's talked about Student Parliament and what it entails. Here is a descriptor of the roles in Parliament and also notes about applying for a role in Parliament.

There are a number of roles that need to be filled in a Parliament setting at school. These roles have been identified and explained below. What role would you like to apply for?

Prime Minister (1)
A leader in the parliament setting and reports to the school community at assembly with the Opposition Leader about issues and positives discussed at Student Parliament. Meeting with School Leadership members at times to discuss larger ideas and issues discussed in parliament. Set up parliament seating arrangement on days of sitting.

Opposition Leader (1)
A leader in the parliament setting and reports to the school community at assembly with the Prime Minister about issues and positives discussed at Student Parliament. Meeting with School Leadership members at times to discuss larger ideas and issues discussed in parliament. Set up parliament seating arrangement on days of sitting.

Speaker (1)

Leader and organiser of Student Parliament sessions. The speaker controls the running of parliament sessions and has a rundown for each session allowing opportunity for all parliamentarians to have a say in the parliament setting. They need to make on the spot decisions (with support) about things that might need to be voted on. Working with Prime Minister and Opposition Leader decide on things that need to be shared at assembly. Welcome invited guests into Student Parliament.

Clerk (1)

The record keepers of the parliament. They take the minutes for each parliament session. Have a copy of the minutes for the speaker, Prime Minister and Opposition Leader at the start of each session. Read the previous minutes out to parliament at the start of a new sitting to highlight points still to be covered. Have minutes of sessions ready to put on the Senior Unit Blog.

Class Member (14)

Member for their respective class. Meet with class twice a term to discuss issues, positives and improvements. Report to parliament about what they discussed in their class meeting. Report to class about parliament discussions to help remind class of what has been previously discussed. Spend time with class in-between parliament sittings to develop a greater relationship with students.

Ministers for Community and Public Affairs (2)
Organise and coordinate events around the school. Work out events like casual days and meet with leadership to talk through ideas to organise events for the year. Promote events as they get closer to the date and talk about them at assembly as needed. Organising and report on offering from Worship and Praise at assembly to keep the school up to date on what we are supporting and also how much we have to date. Offering destination decided on in conjunction with student parliament and school staff/leadership. (This needs to be worked out within the first 5 weeks of term 1.)

Ministers for Sport (2)
Coordinate with Sports Coordinator to help set up sports events and organise sports gear. Help to maintain sports equipment for classes and check regularly to make sure they have gear. Report to parliament about sport happenings around the school and support the setup of events when needed around the school community.

Ministers for Environmental Affairs (1)
Coordinate information on things that are happening around the school to do with the environment. Work with 4/5 on gardens and support any of the environmental programmes occurring at the school. Report to parliament about environment issues at the school and looks into things the school can do to be more environmentally friendly. Look into recycling programmes etc.

Ministers for Technology (2)
Coordinate technology needs in the Senior Unit and take care of ICT equipment in the Senior Unit. Learn about and help to set up AV equipment for both assembly and Worship and Praise. Work the PowerPoint where possible during assembly and Worship and Praise. Report to parliament on technology issues in the Senior Unit and around the school. During the year they need to look at the Year 6’s and choose 2 to train in the use of the ICT equipment.

Students have been asked to apply for a role in Parliament in the form of a letter.
Things to remember
- address the letter to the Governor General
- write what role you would like to apply for
- tell us why you would be good for that role (link to things you know)
- list 3 roles you would like to be considered for. Not everyone gets their first choice but we endeavour to help people get one of their choices.

Due Date: Monday Week 3 Term 1 - 13th of February 2017 - By the close of business.