YEAR 6 CANBERRA EDUCATIONAL TOUR
Dear Parents and Caregivers
As part of the HSIE unit of inquiry “Who has the POWER to decide?” studied in Term 1, a Canberra Educational Tour has been organised for Year 6 students. The tour is booked from Wednesday, 3rd May to Friday, 5th May, 2017 (Week 2 of next Term). Students will travel by chartered coach to Canberra, with exclusive use of the coach throughout the duration of the tour. The itinerary for the 3 day tour has been organised to include an array of interesting educational activities covering a range of Key Learning Areas. Students will participate in HSIE activities that focus on Australian Parliament and history, as well as Science, Drama and Physical Education learning experiences. The teachers accompanying the children will be Miss Nafranowicz, Mrs Bergan, Mr Devlin and Mr Bamford.
Accommodation during the tour is at the Australian Institute of Sport. All meals are included, except morning tea and lunch on the first day (Wednesday). These must be brought from home in a labelled plastic bag.
A packing list for clothing is attached; please ensure you pack what is on the list. We strongly encourage you to check the weather forecast for Canberra in case the weather is cooler/warmer than anticipated. As we will be attending the formal venues of Parliament House on the last day, students are to wear their OLOR school jersey with pants.
Please do not over pack. Children are NOT permitted to bring iPods, Gameboys, portable Playstations or mobile phones. Children can bring a camera or their iPad but need to take individual responsibility; the school will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items. Children may also bring spending money [no more than $50] for a souvenir if they wish.
Your child’s permission slip, medical form and AIS forms must be completed and returned to school by next Monday 3rd April 2017.
Medications
Any medication required will need to be given directly to Mrs Bergan on Wednesday morning (prior to departure) in a plastic zip lock bag with your child’s name and instructions of use. (Puffers will need to be kept in your child’s backpack).
We will be departing at 6:30am sharp on Wednesday 3rd May.
Please be at school by 6:00am to facilitate with the loading of the coach. Parents and caregivers please ensure that you do not park in the bus zone. The coach is expected to return back to school at approximately 6:30pm on Friday, 5th May (allowing for traffic coming into Sydney). Please contact the school office if you would like to confirm the schedule of the coach that afternoon.
No additional food/lollies
We would appreciate if parents/caregivers only send recess and lunch for the first day and NO OTHER food items. The students are provided with more than ample snacks and main meals each day which should keep them satisfied.
We are looking forward to a fabulous, fun-filled educational tour of Canberra with Year 6!
Yours sincerely,
Miss Nafranowicz, Mrs Bergan, Mr Devlin and Mr Bamford
(Supervising teachers)
Canberra Educational Tour Itinerary (times for activities are approximate):
Wednesday, 3rd May
6:00am Arrive at OLOR for roll call
6:30am Depart school and travel to Canberra. Comfort stops will be made when necessary – students are to supply own morning tea and water
10:30am National Zoo
12:15pm Lunch – students to supply own lunch and water
12:45pm Australian War Memorial
3:30pm SIEV X Memorial
5:00pm Arrive Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm (AIS) guided tour
9:00pm Return to accommodation and prepare for bed
Thursday, 4th May
7:00am Breakfast
8:15am Embassy Tour
9:15am Questacon
11:45am Lunch
12:30pm National Gallery
3:00 pm Museum of Australian Democracy
5:30pm Dinner at AIS
6:30pm Canberra Glassworks and Mount Ainslie Lookout
8:30pm Return to AIS
Friday, 5th May
7:00am Breakfast
7:30am Pack up and load luggage on coach
8:30am Depart accommodation for Royal Australian Mint
10:30am Parliament House- Tour, Role play and hospitality
1:30pm Lunch
2:00pm Depart Canberra (Comfort stop and afternoon tea)
Arrive back at OLOR – approximately 6:30pm
PACKING LIST
o 2 pairs of tracksuit pants or jeans
o Year 6 shirt and jersey
o 2 long sleeved tops
o 2 t-shirts
o 2 jumpers
o Water proof jacket or a coat
o Additional singlets for cold weather (if necessary)
o Pair of comfortable shoes (e.g. sneakers or walking shoes)
o Warm sleepwear (including bed socks)
o Underwear, including 2 pairs of socks
o Hats – cap and beanie, gloves
o 1 towel
o Toiletries (including face washer, soap, deodorant/talc, tissues, hand wipes, etc)
o Water bottle – compulsory
o Raincoat – compulsory (disposable)
o 2 x plastic bags for dirty clothing/towel – compulsory
o Pillow – optional
o Camera/ iPad (optional)
- Spending money for souvenirs – maximum of $50 in a clearly labelled
wallet or envelope (optional)
- Small back pack – to store water bottle, raincoat, tissues, book, etc on the bus
o Medication (if required)
Cameras,iPads and money are the responsibility of individual children. The school will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
ALL packed items must be clearly labelled with your child’s name.