Junior School Bulletin Issue 3 / 2 March 2018
Junior School News Sydney and Canberra Tour Students from our school have recently undertaken an educational tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. Some of the places that we visited in Canberra were Old and New Parliament House, High Court of Australia, National Museum, Australian Institute of Sport, Questacon, Government House, Royal Australian Mint and the Australian War Memorial. In Sydney we visited the Taronga Park Zoo. It was a truly magnificent trip and all
had a great time. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributes funding of $60 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. Year 4 Camp The students in Year 4 have returned from a fantastic camp at Lake Ainsworth. It is a great opportunity for them to develop resilience and independence. They managed to have a fantastic time: • Sailing the high seas of Lake Ainsworth • Making delicious Aussie damper and cooking it over a fire • Reviewing bicycle safety when riding on the road and putting it into practice • Orienteering around the camp using compasses • Exploring a marine habitat when snorkeling In Brief Celebrating the Good Stuff • Last week the students all dressed in Pink, Yellow and Lavender to raise money for Cancer Research. We raised a total of $1,397.75. • A number of students took their own action to raise money for charities of their choice. It was great to see their initiative and thinking of others. • The Picnic in the Park was a great night out for all. The weather held out just long enough for us to have a great night. The Middle and Senior School students kept us entertained. Thank you to the P and F for organising this fantastic event. Darrin Schumacher Deputy Principal Head of Junior School