A school parliament provides an opportunity for students to be involved in school governance and decision making through a group of democratically elected students who represent the views of all students at the school. The parliament provides an opportunity to :
- Involve students in democratic processes and decisions making within the school;
- Demonstrate the importance of representation and active involvement in the school community;
- Democratically elect student representatives;
- Develop student leadership and communication skills;
- Give a forum for the presentation of student ideas and opinions on school policies that directly impact students;
- Improve the school community by addressing student issues and concerns.