Year 6 Camp
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Bowling last night was great fun. We'd all like to thank the person who invented Gutter Guards! This morning started with a sleep in until 7:00am. With an extra spring in our step, our adventure began at The National Film and Sound Archives. Did you know that the first film ever made was produced and filmed in Australia, inspired by the infamous Kelly gang?! The adventure continued to Government House where we toured through the heritage listed estate. We also had a surprise visit from His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove our Governor General. Sir Peter made time to answer our questions and we were able to have a photo with him. After refuelling with lunch we started our scenic journey by bike around the magnificent Lake Burley-Griffin. Distance travelled = 8 ks in 45 minutes. Not bad Year Sixes! Our last adventure was a stop at the Electoral Education Centre. We learnt about Australia's Representative Democracy and how our Parliamentarians are elected. We even had a mock election and saw the preferential voting system in action. Congratulations go to Apple ! Another packed itinerary for tomorrow. Talk soon.
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We've just arrived back at our accommodation for a quick breather before dinner. Then we'll head off again for an evening of ten pin bowling.
Today our visit to the Australian War Memorial was as moving and thought provoking as you'd expect from such a wonderful place. Students took part in a very special Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and listened to some of the heart wrenching stories associated with Australia's military campaigns. Mr Ray Walker, an Air Force veteran, told us about his family's military service history and shared his experiences of a visit to the relevant sites of Australia's World War II involvement in South East Asia. After a healthy salad wrap for lunch, we travelled down ANZAC Parade, past Old Parliament House and on to Questacon. Like Scitech in Perth, Questacon has lots of opportunities to engage with science through hands on activities and interactive displays. The Giant Drop, Maker Space and Space and Beyond exhibits were very popular... as was the gift shop! Children were able to put out the fire where the day's money was burning a hole in their pockets. We've arrived in Canberra and felt the chill as we left the airport. Our driver Ray had the bus warmed up and delivered us safely to Bush Capital Lodge, our accommodation for the week.
Rooms were allocated, beds made, lunches ordered and teeth brushed... All the students are tucked up safe and warm in bed now... no doubt looking forward to tomorrow's activities. Mrs Armstrong... What are you doing? More tomorrow as we head to The Australian War Memorial. We have arrived safely at the airport and are now awaiting boarding time. The behaviour of our students is sensational.
Please note the dedication of the teachers as demonstrated by Mr King ...... teachers' work is never done! In about an hour we will be on the bus and starting our fantastic journey to Canberra. The teachers are simply jumping out of their skin with excitement. Stay tuned for an evening blog.
Preparations are being finalised for this year's Meadow Springs Primary School Year Six tour to Canberra. Mrs Ross has been working hard for many months to coordinate a week full of learning and enjoyment.
This year, as well as Mrs Ross, and 2015 attendee Mrs Lawsen, we will see some first timers attending the camp in supervisory roles. Mrs Armstrong, Mr King, Mr Fewtrell and Mr Lawrie are all looking forward to a fun week, working together to make a safe and stimulating camp! Tip of the Day: Pack warm clothes and comfortable shoes. It'll be very chilly in Canberra. |