Year 7 Canberra 2016 Year 7 Canberra

Year 7 Canberra 2016

Year 7 Canberra Trip Sunday 20 th to Wednesday 23 rd March 2016

Welcome to Canberra The essence of Australia’s culture, history and way of life is reflected in the national museums, galleries and institutions in Canberra. These national icons hold and share the treasures of our nation, offering an intriguing insight into Australian character and democracy, and our journey from an Indigenous continent to a modern nation.

Canberra Participating in the educational programs in Canberra helps to build a students understanding of how we are governed, how laws are made, the electoral processes and rights, Australian identity, history and heritage and so much more.

Bush Capital Lodge • Catering exclusively to groups, Bush Capital Lodge offers a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. • Set in a tranquil bushland setting, with quick and easy access to Canberra's major attractions and sporting venues, it is an ideal base.

Learning Experiences These educational experiences provide students with the opportunity to interact and engage with the rich social and political history of our nation. The programs are curriculum-based and offer learning experiences relating to: § Civics and Citizenship § Discovering Democracy § Australian History § Science and Technology § Visual Arts

Attractions § § § Parliament House Old Parliament House Australian Electoral Commission Australian War Memorial Questacon CSIRO Discovery Centre National Gallery of Australia National Portrait Gallery Australian Institute of Sport Australian National Botanic Gardens National Museum

Parliament House

Parliamentary Education Office

Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House Students develop a better understanding of: § Contemporary social issues, by exploring our political past § The way in which individuals and events have shaped our society today § How our nation has changed over the last century

Australian Electoral Commission

Australian War Museum

Curriculum Links

National Gallery of Australia

National Portrait Gallery

Institute of Sport

Questacon

St Hilda’s Staff § Mrs Catherine Jobson 92 Students § Mrs Karen Mc. Namee 2 large travel groups § Mrs Chris Grehan § Mrs Karen Schmidt § Mrs Jenny Mahon § Ms Natasha Goldspring 6 smaller activity groups

Safety § Staff member assigned to each group § Coloured coded groups § Ratio 1: 15 § Buddy § Report to staff member § Check out from staff member on return

Up, up and away…. . Sunday 20 March All staff and students in both groups will travel by bus from St Hilda’s to Brisbane Airport and then by plane from Brisbane to Canberra. Group 1 – need to take their morning tea in a disposable plastic bag 5. 15 am Report in to designated staff member at the bus stop on Cougal Street In order to arrive at the airport by the required check-in time, the buses will 5. 30 am depart at 5: 30 am sharp. 7. 00 am Check in for flights at Brisbane Airport 8. 35 am Group Depart Brisbane Airport aboard QANTAS QF 1545 20 March 1 Virgin Australia – Sunday, 11. 25 am Arrive Canberra Airport 10: 30 am Student arrive at Cougal Street - report to staff Group 2 – need to take their lunch busdisposable plastic bag 11: 00 am Depart by in a for Brisbane Airport 10. 45 am Report in to designated staff member at Cougal Street In order to arrive at the airport by the required check-in time, the buses will 11. 00 am depart at 11. 00 am sharp. 12. 30 pm Check in for flights at Brisbane Airport 2. 00 pm Depart Brisbane Airport aboard VIRGIN VA 1218 4. 50 pm Arrive Canberra Airport

What to bring… § The weather can be variable - pack layers - warm clothing § Check the requirements list § Name all belongings § Coloured ribbon / identifier on bag § Cameras, i. Pods (optional) – student responsibility § $10 for dinner - return journey Wednesday, 23 March What Not to Bring § Chewing gum, aerosol sprays

Communication § Staff contact number § Mobile phone (optional) § Conditions for use § Mobile Phone Agreement

Day Pack § Student ID Card § Water bottle § Personal medication eg puffers § Morning tea/lunch and a drink in a disposable plastic bag § Small pencil case with pens, pencil, eraser but no scissors § Small packet of tissues § i. Pod with earphones (optional) § Book § Pack of cards

Dietary Requirements Any information relating to diet that we need to know: § Vegetarian, celiac, allergies First day - travelling § Morning tea/ lunch and a drink - disposable bag § Lollies to suck on for the plane trip are acceptable ie travel sickness Food items not to Bring § Food items eg chips, chewing gum etc

Spending Money § Up to $ 50 - $ 5 and $ 10 notes § EFTPOS Card

Welcome Home! Wednesday, 23 March Group 1 - Staff and students will travel back by bus from Brisbane Airport to St Hilda’s School to be collected by parents. 5. 00 pm Arrive Canberra Airport, check in for flights 6. 30 pm Depart Canberra Airport aboard QANTAS QF 1554 7. 15 pm Arrive Brisbane Airport 7. 45 pm Depart Brisbane Airport by bus 8. 45 pm Approx arrival at St Hilda’s – parents to collect from Cougal Street Group 2 - Staff and students will return from Canberra directly to the Gold Coast Airport where they will need to be collected by parents. 7. 00 pm Arrive Canberra Airport, check in for flights 8. 30 pm Depart Canberra Airport aboard VIRGIN VA 1695 9. 05 pm Arrive Gold Coast Airport – parents to collect from Gold Coast Airport Students MUST check out from staff member prior to leaving with parents.