We have been informed there is an error with the dates on the overnight excursion permission note. i can assure you we are not travelling back in time to June 2014. We will reissue the correct one on Monday.

We will be going on our annual Canberra excursion in Week 2 of next term.

By visiting Canberra, students develop a deeper understanding of how we’re governed and how our Australian Identity was formed, fostering a sense of national pride.

Participating in a wide range of programs in Canberra builds student knowledge of how we are governed, how laws are made, electoral processes and rights, Australian identity, history and heritage.  Our visits to the MOAD (Museum of Australian Democracy formally known as Old Parliament House) and Parliament House will give our students an inside look at the way our country is run and we will participate in a mock election of our Federal Government.  By visiting the Australian War Memorial our students are given the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of the sacrifices that have been made to help Australia develop into the nation it is today.  We also visit Canberra Zoo and Aquarium as we are undertaking a science unit on animal adaptations and Canberra Zoo has many examples of endangered animals.

The cost of the excursion has been billed to your school fees divided over Term 1, 2 & 3.   This includes bus travel, 2 breakfasts, 2 morning teas, 2 afternoon teas and 2 dinners.  The children will need to bring their own packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for day one.

Can all Student Leaders please join Miss Nafranowicz in 6 Gold’s classroom on Monday at lunchtime for a quick meeting. Many thanks!