Year 6 Sydney/Canberra Educational Tour for 2017 will be held from -
September 10 - 14
Accommodation
- Ibis Styles Motel, Canberra.
In 2017, the children will travel by Virgin Australia and Murray’s Coaches for the duration of the trip and will stay in hotel style accommodation with all meals (except dinner on day 5) and entry fees included.
Year 6 Trip – Why?
To provide children with new experiences
To enhance the children’s education of Democracy, Leadership and Government – Linked to the Year 6 Australian Curriculum
To encourage increased responsibility
Organisation
Payment is made through the excursion levy of the school fees. Permission and medical forms along with packing list and additional information will be sent out during Term 2.
Travel Information and Blog details are available HERE
Travel or additional insurances are optional for parents to purchase. Medication will be collected before leaving along with pocket money (not to exceed $60). Emergency contact phone numbers will be provided to parents and students prior to departure.
Friday 15 September is a rest day for staff and students.
Expectations
Our expectations of behaviour and treatment of fellow travellers will be the same as at school – respect, tolerance and instant following of directions is crucial
Children will be expected to clean up after themselves
Children will be expected to get a good night's sleep
Children are to leave credit cards, mobile phones and electrical equipment at home
Children do not have access to a phone on the trip
Children will act safely and wear seatbelts at all times and stay with their group and supervising teachers
Children will be expected not to exceed their spending money limit
Children may bring labelled digital or disposable cameras at their own risk
Itinerary
Some days may be slightly different depending on which group your child is in.
Day 1 - Fly to Sydney; (Depart Coolangatta).
Hyde Park Barracks and Bridge walking tour; drive to Canberra
Day 2 - Parliament House, Cockington Green and Indoor Rock Climbing
Day 3 - AIS Sportex Tour, Government House, Aust War Memorial and Bowling
Day 4 - Museum of Aust, Sievx Memorial, and Questacon
Day 5 - Electoral Education Centre. Depart Canberra mid-afternoon heading for Sydney Airport and home.
Below is some information about the trip in 2016. All children visit the same places however the order they visit them varies according to the bus they are on.
Day 1 - Sunday 10th September
Arrive in Sydney
Guided Tour of Hyde Park Barracks
Lunch in Hyde Park
Depart to North Sydney for the Harbour Bridge Walk
Drive from Sydney to Canberra
Arrive at Sundown Motel
Arrove Day 2 - Monday 11th September
Visit Regatta Point
Depart for National Capital Exhibition Centre - Guided Tour
Depart for Cockington Green - Guided Tour
Lunch
Depart to Government House - Guided Tour
Depart to Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing
Back to Sundown Motel for dinner
AMF Bowling - Belconnen
Back to Sundown Motel
Day 3 - Tuesday 12th September
Depart to Australian Institute of Sport - Guided Tour & Sportex
Depart to National Museum of Australia - Self Guided Tour
Lunch
Depart National Gallery of Australia - Guided Tour
Depart Australian War Memorial - Self Guided Tour
Back to Sundown Motel for dinner
Depart to Australian Institute of Sport - Sports Experience
Back to Sundown Motel
Day 4 Wednesday 13th September
Depart to Parliament House
Depart for Sievx Memorial
Lunch
Depart to Old Parliament House
Depart for Museum of Australian Democracy
Depart Questacon
Back to Sundown Motel
Day 5 Thursday 14th September
Depart Sundown Motel
Mt Ainslie to view Canberra from the top
Embassy Drive
Electoral Education Centre - Guided Tour
Lunch
Depart Canberra for Sydney
Arrive at Airport for return flight to Gold Coast