On Wednesday 4 September, the boys in Years 5 and 6 will depart for their annual excursion to our nation’s captial. The purpose of this trip is to reinforce and enhance our inquiry into governmental systems and put learning into action. Visits to both Parliament Houses as well as to the Electoral Education Centre are central to the excursion. The boys are able to ask relevant and pertinent questions of the staff and will gain a greater understanding of our system of government, its people and purpose.

During the three days, the boys will explore QUESTACON, the Australian Institute of Sport, the CSIRO, The Australian War Memorial, The Royal Australian Mint, The National Gallery of Australia and will drive by various embassies and the Lodge. As has been our tradition, we will hold a ceremony and lay a wreath at the memoral at the front of the Australian War Memorial to honour those who fought for our sakes.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their National Capital as part of their civics and citzenship education. To assist you (the parent) in meeting the cost of the excursion to Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per eligible student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) programme toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution will be paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. 

Mr Joel Weekes and Mr Pascal Czerwenka
Years 5 and 6 Teachers