On Wednesday 5 September, Year 6 students from the Lindfield and Wyvern campuses departed for their annual excursion to our nation’s captial. The purpose of the trip was 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 were central to the excursion. The boys were able to ask relevant and pertinent questions of the staff and gained a greater understanding of our system of government, its people and purpose.

During the three days, the boys explored QUESTACON, the Australian Institute of Sport, the CSIRO, The Australian War Memorial and the National Museum. As has been our tradition, we held a ceremony and lay a wreath at the memorial 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 Pascal Czerwenka
Year 6 Teacher

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