VSPP Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Conventions
The Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP) consists of a series of student conventions, which provide students with opportunities to learn about Australia's constitution and systems of government. Students learn through participation in informed, parliamentary style debates on a range of topics affecting Australia's democracy. Schools from all sectors can opt-into the program to support the teaching of civics and citizenship education in their school.
The State-wide Secondary School Parliamentary Conventions targets to bring together approximately 70 Secondary students from participating schools at each Convention. The Secondary School program is designed for years 9 to 10 students.
Dates for VSPP Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Conventions in 2025:
Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Convention
Date: Friday 23 May 2025
Tentative Time: 9:30am - 3:45pm
Venue: Parliament of Victoria
Topic: Should the government ban businesses from being cashless?
Online Secondary Schools' Parliamentary Convention
Dates: Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 August 2025
Tentative Times:
Day 1 – 9:30am – 2:15pm
Day 2 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Format: Online
Topic: Should the driving age in Victoria be lowered to 16?
Should you have any enquiries, please call National Curriculum Services on (03) 9415 1299 or email registrations@ncsonline.com.au.
National Curriculum Services (NCS) has been contracted by the Victorian Department of Education (DE) to deliver the Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP).