Side note: the difference between parents on the first day of term vs the last day of term. Post continues after video.

But something about the prefect race changes all my parental morals. You better believe I write that speech (only to have my child rewrite it in their own words – apparently 11-year-olds don’t use the words ‘parliamentary privilege’. Who knew?)

I wasn’t always like this. A long time ago I believed the best person got the job based on merit alone, but like most political campaign managers, I’ve been introduced to the harsh reality.

It isn’t about whether you have served your school community. If you have a younger sibling in another year, they can stack the votes. Do you have jokes in your speech? Then you’re as popular asThe Wiggles.

Nikki and her daughter. Image: supplied.

Nikki's three children. Image: supplied.