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Free Family Fun for the School Holidays

Free Family Fun for the School Holidays

Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament via ZOOM this school holiday for free, fun, educational activities for children and families.

We have three fun-filled sessions over three days including storytelling, a virtual guided tour through the chambers and a special cultural session with Mirri Mirri.

Date

Time

Event

Monday September 27

9 – 9.45am

Storyelling session: A Bus Called Heaven by Bob Graham

What happens when an old broken down bus appears in Stella’s street? How could this bus possibly bring a community together?

Join Megan, from the Parliament’s Education team, for a reading of this award-winning story from Bob Graham – a unique Australian children’s writer who illustrates his own books.

This book’s theme of hope uniting a community is an especially timely tale today.

Register now to join in.

Wednesday September 29

9 – 9.45am

Virtual tour of the NSW Parliament

Enjoy a virtual guided visit through the Parliament – a chamber tour for kids who want to find out a little bit more.

Register now to join the tour.

Friday October 1

10 – 10.45 am

Mirri Mirri cultural education session

Paul Sinclair from Mirri Mirri is a proud Anaiwan man who has been delivering cultural education programs for over 20 years. Join Paul virtually for this family fun session as he covers a range of topics important to Aboriginal people including Message Sticks, art and storytelling.

Register now to join in online.

As part of our school holiday program we are also running a colouring-in competition. Four (4) lucky winners will each win a Parliament of NSW Gift Box filled with goodies including parliamentary stationery, a water bottle, delicious treats and lots more, valued at $100.

For more information on how to enter the competition, visit our dedicated post.