Year 6 Canberra Trip

We asked some of our Year 6s to reflect on their time in Canberra...

One of the best experiences was when my friends and I bought a lot of food at KFC in Yass. It was fun eating our favourite food while talking about our upcoming adventures throughout Canberra.

Another great experience was when we went to the Senate Gardens next to the Old Parliament House. Sitting in the shade next to the bushes (nearly as tall as the old parliament itself), talking to my friends, and taking photos of that wonderful experience easily became one of the best moments of our Canberra camp.

Another highlight was when we ate ice-cream in the Parliament House in front of the famous Lego Parliament House. What made it even better was laughing at each other’s jokes while taking funny photos.

But the BEST experience was when we went to Questacon! Questacon had to be the best because of its giant slide (which I almost didn’t go on because it looked too scary), the ball-throwing speed machine (my best speed was 91 km/h — so cool!), and the huge moon displayed in the centre of the building (which was even cooler than anything else).

And those were my best experiences from Canberra Camp 2025!

- Pranav

McDonald's and KFC were some of the best places to eat, and we were lucky that we got to go there because it’s not something you can do every day.

Questacon was my second favourite place because of all the fun activities there, especially the big activities like experiencing an earthquake and going down the giant slide.

- Anureet

War Memorial: On Monday, the Year 6s visited the Australian War Memorial. The Memorial is a place to remember and honour the men and women who have served in Australia's military, including those who have died for our freedom.

We were able to be a part of the Last Post Ceremony, a daily tribute that commemorates the service and sacrifices of Australians who have died in war. We watched a special service, which included members of the Air Force performing a special tribute. Our school captains laid a wreath at the edge of the Pool of Reflection. We also explored the museum at the War Memorial, which had many exhibits about all the wars Australians have fought in.

Old Parliament House: We visited Old Parliament House on our last day in Canberra, on Wednesday. We got to see the old Senate and old House of Representatives, and we even sat in the chairs that former members of Parliament used. We did lots of fun activities.

We visited an education centre in Old Parliament House and learnt all about voting in elections. We even did our own mini election roleplay! After that, we visited the Old Parliament House gardens.

- Amreen

Year 5 Ballarat Camp

The Year 5 students have returned from their exciting adventure to Ballarat, which took place during the last week of Term 1. The trip was an incredible opportunity to explore life on the Goldfields.

Our journey began at our accommodation, where we focused on teamwork and overcoming our fears. Highlights included soaring on zip lines and stacking milk crates high into the sky! In our free time, we enjoyed group games like Heads Down, Thumbs Up, and a new favourite, Gaga Ball. We also participated in orienteering, discovering various locations and solving riddles around our campsite.

Day 3 was particularly memorable as we visited Sovereign Hill. Here, we explored the many jobs from the Goldfields era and even tried our luck at gold panning. Some students were fortunate to find flecks of gold while panning, leaving us wanting to find even more. Seeing a real gold bar was a definite highlight. The sweets demonstration left us all with watering mouths, and we were thrilled to taste some delicious treats.

We also experienced what schooling was like in the 1800s, trying our hand at writing with ink pens and examining artefacts from that period.

The Year 5 camp was a time of learning and growth. We made new friends, acquired new skills, and faced our fears, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Autumn Market

We anticipated the feeling of Autumn this week as we prepare to see the leaves change colour and fall to the ground as an invitation to play. We had some fun Autumn themed sensory play in the Nature Play Space this week!

Using the beautiful produce that we can harvest at this time of year, we set up an autumn market using fresh produce and had turns being shop keeper and buyers. The students loved pretending to buy and sell all the different items. Playdough was also available for the students to create with. Using autumn nature and other loose parts, the students created many different creations that were both inventive and practical, including a clever broom made of feathers. As the students played their voices became more theatrical and engaging which was a joy to see.

Did you know that pretend play is one of the best ways to engage children in social settings and to grow their imagination? Have you been enjoying the beautiful colours of Autumn yet this year?