The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia offers a diverse range of free, in person, educational programs for students from Year 4 to Year 8, all of which are linked to the Western Australian Curriculum Civics and Citizenship outcomes which have been adopted and adapted from the Australian Curriculum version 9. Information on each of these programs is available below, along with additional resources.
A series of online learning programs are also available to support those who are unable to attend the Centre in-person. These programs are designed for students in Year 1 to Year 8. These online programs have been designed to work well with a wide range of classroom and home-based technologies.
For in-person visits, please click on the link below to view availability and complete a booking request.
Important information
- Each in-person program has been designed to engage with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 32 participants per 1-hour session (excluding supervising adults). For groups with participant numbers outside these capacities, please contact The Constitutional Centre of WA directly. For large cohorts we recommend dividing participants into smaller groups to each attend their own session.
- For access to an online program please click 'Online access' in the relevant program description below. Upon completion of the program, users can request a certificate of completion.
Years 1-3
Show moreVoting in the Community: Through the use of storytelling and puppets, this online program introduces students to the imaginary town of Parkesville and its inhabitants and discusses the concept of rules required to write a constitution, and the democratic process of voting to elect representatives. (EYLF Outcome 2; WA3HAKUC1)
Learn more about the Years 1-3 course outline.
Please note: There is no in-person program provided by the Constitutional Centre for students in Years 1-3.
Year 4
Show moreExcursion (60 minutes)
Rules and Laws: Through a class discussion, students will discover the differences and similarities between rules and laws and the role they both play in keeping people safe and maintaining order in our communities. The program culminates with students playing a game of bingo to consolidate their learning and reinforcing the need for rules and laws. (WA4HAKUC2)
Online resources
Rules and Laws: Through a series of interactive activities and real-world examples, this online program allows students to discover the differences and similarities between rules and laws and the role they both play in keeping people safe and maintaining order in our communities. (WA4HAKUC2)
Learn more about the Year 4 course outline.
Please note: The Year 4 Rules and Laws Excursion and Online Program include many of the same activities. If you would like to complete both with your students, we ask that you do not complete the online program before attending an excursion and instead utilise the online resources after your visit to support consolidation of learning.
Year 5
Show moreExcursion (60 minutes)
Democracy: Through a class discussion, students will discover the origins of democracy and the idea that democracy has evolved and changed over time. Undertaking a series of interactive activities students will learn about the building blocks of Australia’s democracy including some of our rights and freedoms and demonstrate some democratic values by completing a group activity. (WA5HAKUC1; WA5HAKUC4)
Online resources
Democracy: A series of interactive actives will guide students along key moments of the history of democracy; showcasing how democracy evolved over time. This will then flow on to illustrating the key pillars to support a health democracy with reference to Australia’s system of government. Solidifying to the learner, the key values and features of Australia’s democracy. (WA5HAKUC1; WA5HAKUC4)
Learn more about the Year 5 course outline.
Year 6
Show moreExcursion (60 minutes)
Three Levels of Government: Undertaking a series of hands-on activities students will identify some of the key terms to describe Australia’s parliamentary system, and compare the structures of local, state/territory and federal governments. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the three levels of government and test themselves with a class quiz. (WA6HAKUC2)
Online resources
Three Levels of Government: This online program will take students on a guided journey, showcasing Australia’s system of government. Summarising the key moments of Federation and highlighting the influence of the Westminster system. Activities and questions will help establish the key roles and responsibilities of Local, State, and Federal governments. This program will test student’s understanding of Australia’s unique system by giving an opportunity to compare each level of government and investigate important responsibilities. (WA6HAKUC2)
Learn more about the Year 6 course outline.
Year 7
Show moreExcursion (60 minutes)
Constitutional Referendum: Through group discussion and small group activities, students will study key features of the Australian Constitution and discover the requirements and process for undertaking a referendum. Students will examine previous attempts to change the Constitution including the successful 1967 referendum and the unsuccessful vote on the Establishment of a Republic held in 1999. The program culminates with students participating in a referendum vote and count. (WA7HAKUC1; WA7HAKUC4)
Online resources
Australian Constitution: Undertaking a series of interactive activities, students will discover the purpose of the Australian Constitution along with some of the key democratic institutions it sets up including the House of Representatives and the Senate plus the High Court. It examines the three branches of government, the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary and introduces students to the concept of the separation of powers and its importance in keeping Australia’s democracy strong and robust. (WA7HAKUC2; WA7HAKUC3)
Learn more about the Year 7 course outline.
Year 8
Show moreExcursion (60 minutes)
Democracy and Freedom: Through discussion and small group activities students work to consolidate their knowledge on Australia’s democracy through investigating different types of democracies and classifying some rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Students will study some key freedoms including the freedoms of speech, association, assembly, religion, movement and media with students discovering how they enable active participation. (WA8HAKUC1)
Online resources
Democracy and Freedom: Providing an in-depth exploration of Australia’s democracy, investigating the influences on our democratic system and a study of the different democracy types. The importance of protecting and promoting our rights are examined together with our responsibilities as citizens in supporting social cohesion. The key freedoms of speech, association, assembly, religion, movement and media are discussed along with the role they play in enabling active participation. (WA8HAKUC1)
Forming Government: Through the completion of interactive activities, students learn about the roles and responsibilities of political parties and independent members within Australia’s federal parliament. This includes an examination of how government is formed, what happens in the case of a hung parliament, and an introduction to the influences on voter decision making. (WA8HAKUC2)
Learn more about the Year 8 course outline.
Making Laws (Years 5 – 6)
Show moreExcursion (60 minutes)
Making Laws: Using bespoke teacher and student booklets provided, students will discover the way in which federal laws are initiated and passed through the Federal Parliament. Utilizing our custom-built chamber, Speaker’s chair and a mace, the program culminates with students participating in a parliamentary style debate on a real-life federal bill Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 to demonstrate the passage of a bill. Suitable for students in Years 5-6. (WA6HAKUC3)
Please note: This program can only be booked by contacting the Constitutional Centre team directly at cceducation@dpc.wa.gov.au
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