CLASSROOM CANBERRA a New Journey Awaits

CLASSROOM CANBERRA A new journey awaits

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HELPFUL PLANNING TIPS 04 CANBERRA 07 ACCOMMODATION 10 HISTORY AND CULTURE 15 FUNTASTIC 19 35 SNOW 27 TRANSPORT 28 OTHER DESTINATIONS Melbourne & Ballarat 33

Sovereign Hill 33 Sydney 35 Bathurst 35 35 36 Blue Mountains 36 New Zealand 37 Unearth-Ed. Japan 37 Unearth Ed. is a tour company collaborating over 25 years of knowledge and experience. We strive to deliver a quality and eicient service by providing an outstanding commitment to arranging and coordinating your school’s educational tour. We specialiseffi in organising educational tour groups primarily to Canberra and the Snowy Mountains region, however your tours can be arranged anywhere throughout Australia. 33 Not limited to booking and preparing itineraries, we also arrange transport, accommodation and meal requirements for your group. We understand how important safety and well-being is for your students hence travel insurance is on ofer for your group. Special ofers are available throughout the year which are forwarded through via our subscription email service, ensuringff est. you don’t miss out on any discountedff and promotional opportunities adding 1989 value to your experience.

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BOOKINGS & DEPOSITS INSURANCE

To conirm a quotation, a non-refundable deposit of $50 - $100 per student is required Unearth-Ed has realised the importance of your students’ well being whilst travelling (depending on travel requirements). Deposits will be due within 4 weeks of booking away from home and so for all bookings, we ofer travel insurance as an optional extra. accommodation, or 2 weeks where airfares are required. This insurance is designed for schools traveling between 1 - 5 nights or 6 - 10 nights which covers loss of deposits, loss of baggage, additional expenses, personal accident TOUR COSTS and public liability. Further information may be obtained from our oice when you make enquiries regarding your excursion requirements. A product disclosure statement must There are no hidden extra costs. Our tours are fully inclusive and the costs are based be read prior to agreeing to travel insurance. on paying students and FOC supervisors. Tour prices may be altered at the discretion of the company due to external inluences. Prices are subject to change if a change in WHAT TO BRING student/supervisors occurs. Ensure you pack accordingly - remember that each student will be responsible for their TIME OF TRAVEL - CANBERRA own belongings so they should be able to manage their individual luggage. Be sure to check with the Unearth-Ed team if your accommodation supplies linen so you can advise Canberra is very popular during Term 3, mainly due to the Snowy Mountains option that can the students if sleeping bags / towels / linen are required. Finally, be aware of the time be included for students. Remember though, if traveling to the snow is not a key driver of of travel with regards to weather conditions and pack to suit the extremes. your school’s excursion, there are considerable savings to be made during Term 1. Contact Unearth-ed to get a list of the savings your school can make. WWW.UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU

Parliamentary sitting dates are also a key driver for schools, so if this component is a Don’t forget to log on to our comprehensive website which ofers you all of the details key reason for travelling to Canberra, be sure to check the dates and more importantly, and information you will require when planning your school travel. You can also utilise accommodation availability. the enquiry form on line to submit your requirements and obtain a no-obligation quote.

All other destinations advertised are available for travel all year round. ITINERARY EMERGENCY CONTACTS Be mindful of timing when sending or submitting your ‘wish list’ of attractions so that you are not disappointed if you are not able to it everything in to the duration of your stay. CANBERRA HOSPITALS Remember to also state if you are requiring ‘guided’ or ‘self guided’ tours and ensure you book in to programs at attractions that support your curriculum focus. When Canberra Hospital Ph: 02 6244 2222. planning your choice of destinations, remember to contact Unearth-Ed should you need Yamba Dr, GARRAN, ACT any further details for any venues. CALVARY PUBLIC HOSPITAL Ph: 02 6201 6111 ACCOMMODATION Cnr Belconnen Way and Haydon Dr, BRUCE, ACT Unearth-Ed ofer various types of accommodation - motels, cabins, bunkhouses etc - so when booking, try to have some idea of accommodation that your school requires. Also, QUEANBEYAN DIST. HOSPITAL Ph: 02 6298 9211 most accommodation includes a meal package so be sure to enquire whether they will Collett Street QUEANBEYAN, ACT meet any dietary or religious requirements of students. AFTER HOURS SURGERIES TRANSPORT

We can arrange whichever mode of transport you prefer, depending on your school’s CALMS Ph: 1300 4 CALMS (1300 422 567). location. We utilise Virgin Australia and Qantas for your lights (where possible) and Canberra’s After Hours Locum Medical Service various coach companies. We also ofer bus or coach transport whilst in Canberra to Hours: Mon - Fri: 6pm - 8.30am Sat - SUN: 24 hours meet your requirements. SOUTHSIDE When travelling interstate, Unearth-Ed will always utilise seat-belted, fully air Cnr Hospital Rd & Gilmore Cresc, GARRAN, ACT conditioned coach transport for your comfort and safety. Should your school’s excursion require lights, one baggage item of no more than 20kg can be checked-in and one NORTHSIDE carry-on bag per person is allowed - further travel details will be provided upon Mary Potter Circuit, BRUCE, ACT conirmation of your booking.

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Discover your Nation’s Capital

In 2017, Australia’s National Capital, Canberra remains the hallmark destination for your school’s excursion, ofering a vast array of unique educational attractions and activities to suit the national curriculum. With over 25 years experience organising school excursions, Unearth-Ed is the perfect partner for any teacher looking to plan your school’s next adventure. Our friendly and dedicated team of tour coordinators will provide you with a one on one service throughout the entire process of booking and traveling on your school excursion.

Established as part of the Australian Federation in 1901, Canberra is home to National Parliament, Federal Government departments, the High Court of Australia, the Australian War Memorial and several other important institutions that will leave students with a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful experience.

Canberra is a fantastic base from which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding region. Just a short distance from the city centre, students can access other wonderful destinations such as historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains.

Any visit to Canberra wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Mt Kosciusko and the Snowy Mountains region. Jindabyne and its surrounds ofer just as many highlights outside of winter as it does during winter. Trout ishing, mountain bike riding and hikes through the National Park are all options throughout the summer months or simply by traveling in the winter period you will encounter Australia’s amazing winter wonderland!

We look forward to planning your school’s next journey!

The Unearth-Ed Team

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6 unearth-ed.com.au Teacher’s Planning RESOURCES Things to See and Do - Canberra CANBERRA ATTRACTIONS - FREE EVENING ATTRACTIONS

• Anzac Parade (self guided walking tour) • AMF Ten Pin Bowling • Australian War Memorial (self guided) (PACER) • Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing • Australian National Botanic Gardens (self guided tour) • Canberra Reptile Zoo • Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex • Phillip Ice Skating Centre • National Electoral Education Centre (PACER) • Zone 3 Laser Adventure • Government House • Sky Zone Trampoline Park • High Court of Australia • Australian Institute of Sport (night tour) • Mount Ainslie Lookout • Cockington Green (minimum 40 students) • National Capital Exhibition • National Dinosaur Museum (Dinosaurs at night tour) • National Portrait Gallery (self guided tour) • Questacon at Night (minimum 45 students) • National Gallery of Australia • National Museum of Australia (self guided tour) ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS • Parliament House (PACER) • Royal Australian Mint • Canberra Carotel • Capital Country Holiday Park • Leumeah Lodge CANBERRA ATTRACTIONS - ENTRY FEE • Westwood Lodge • Canberra City YHA • Australian Institute of Sport • Ibis Styles Canberra • Australian National Botanic Gardens (guided tour) • Warrambui • Australian War Memorial (PACER) • Australian Institute of Sport • Black Mountain Tower • Canberra Reptile Zoo • Cockington Green SYDNEY • CSIRO Discovery • National Archives of Australia Book with Unearth-ed and receive a free half day Sydney • National Dinosaur Museum (standard day tour) Sights tour when lying in to Sydney before continuing on • National Film & Sound to Canberra. • National Museum of Australia (program) Visit any of the below: • National Portrait Gallery (program) • Bondi Beach • National Zoo & Aquarium • Sydney Harbour Bridge • Old Parliament House • Sydney Opera House • Questacon • Channel 7 Sunrise Studio • The Big Issue

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 • Cockington Green • Parliament House • The Big Issue at accommodation after • National Dinosaur Museum • Australian War Memorial breakfast • Check into Accommodation • Lunch at Poppy’s at the War Memorial • The Royal Australian Mint • High Court • National Zoo & Aquarium • Museum of Australian Democracy • Australian Institute Of Sport • Zone 3 Laser Tag/ Rock climbing (Night • Sky Zone Trampolining/Ice Skating activities) (Night Activities)

Day 4 Day 5 • Day at the snowi elds (Perisher, Selwyn 5 DAYS or Thredbo) • Check out of accommodation • Includes tobogganing + Snow Jacket and • Canberra Deep Space Centre FROM Pant Hire • National Museum of Australia • Lunch at Hogs Breath Cafe • Questacon • Depart Canberra $529 Includes • Accommodation • Linen • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Attractions • Clothing hire and toboggans for snow day

unearth-ed.com.au 9 Capital Country Holiday Park is the leading accommodation and catering specialist in school and sport group excursions to our nation’s capital.

The Canberra Carotel is a family owned and operated business situated on 20 acres of land, just 7 km north of Canberra’s city centre.

Our forte is accommodation and catering for school excursions from all over Australia. With decades of that specialise in co-ordinating your school’s individual needs, we guarantee you

• Fresh home-style cooked meals, with dietary requirements being catered for at no extra cost.

• Comfortable beds with fresh linen and towels.

er a wide variety of accommodation, a meeting room, camp shed and various complimentary inclusions. cient handling of passengers and their luggage.” “Creating Drama, Eyes In The Night Sky”

Corner of 150 Aspinall & Zelling Street Watson, ACT, 2602,unearth-ed.com.au Australia 9 Phone: (02) 6241 1377 Fax: (02) 6241 6674

Capital Country Holiday Park is the leading accommodation and catering specialist in school and sport group excursions to our nation’s capital. ACCOMMODATION

- Teacher Cabins located next to student cabins, ideal for “keeping an eye” on

students - All cabins have ensuite bathrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning and bar fridges - All towels and linen provided - Detailed room allocations and park maps provided to schools so they can assign students to rooms prior to arrival CATERING

- Themed hot and cold dinner options, from an Aussie Roast to Mexican Cuisine

- Hot lunches delivered to your venue - Flexible meal times to suit your itinerary - Buffet style serving, so you can portion your own meals - Comprehensive catering for allergies and dietary requirements ACTIVITIES / FACILITIES

- Conference rooms with the latest audio / visual equipment and software - Large jumping pillow, tennis court, putt putt, volley ball, basketball ring, sports field, swimming pool - Fire pit - Interactive, educational programs exclusive to CCHP: “Creating Drama, Eyes In The Night Sky”

47 Bidges Road, Sutton

P: 02 6230 3433

E: [email protected]

W: www.capitalcountryholidaypark.com.au

SUMMARY

400 STUDENT CAPACITY

FULL CATERING

ACITIVITY ROOMS, SPORTS FACILITIES, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS

REVERSE CYCLE AIRCONDITIONING IN ALL ROOMS

ENSUITE BATHROOMS IN ALL ROOMS

ALL TOWELS AND LINEN PROVIDED WESTWOOD LODGE - Canberra -

estwood Lodge Canberra Wis the perfect venue for your school, sporting team or group visits to Canberra. Set in the beautiful Murrumbidgee Valley, ✪ the two-storey lodge is 15 minutes from Parliament House and all major national capital attractions. Westwood Lodge Canberra is run ✪ A sports oval, walking tracks by the Lions Clubs of Canberra and barbeque area are Part of a 200-hectare working and Queanbeyan, which use available for you to use. farm, Westwood Lodge Canberra proﬁ ts to run community programs can accommodate up to 60 for young people. ✪ Separate breakout area for students in dormitory style rooms. games and activities. Teachers have separate upper level ensuite rooms, some with CATERING ✪ Panoramic views. television facilities. Westwood Lodge Canberra’s ✪ Bus parking at the door. Each booking will have exclusive new caterer offers balanced use of the Lodge during their stay, and healthy meals in our ✪ After hours caretaker onsite. making supervision easy. spacious dining area. All dietary requirements accommodated. ✪ Wi-Fi available.

Lunches can be delivered to venue.

WESTWOOD LODGE CANBERRA 244 Kambah Pool Road Kambah ACT 2902 T 02 6231 5959 or 0450 244 991 E [email protected] www.lyh.org.au ✪

Exciting School, Group and Family NEW Accommodation Experience in Canberra!

L EUME AH LODGE

YMCA Canberra’s newest group accommodation facility located in the heart of the Gold Creek tourist precinct

Close to Cockington Green and the National Dinosaur Museum

Only 10 minutes from Australian Institute of Sport and 15 minutes away from Parliament House

Specialty group accommodation business with 296 student beds, 37 teacher beds and 7 coach captain rooms

200 seat dining room

Beautifully appointed and spacious rooms with individual Reverse Cycle air-conditioning

Coach parking for up to seven coaches

Free teacher access to Wi-Fi

Large common rooms and break-out areas

All catering follows the Australian ‘Healthy School Canteen’ Guidelines

BOOK TODAY!

Call 02 6152 8388 Operated by YMCA Canberra Email: [email protected] www.leumeahlodge.com.au unearth-ed.com.au 15 Hands-on history Visit the National Museum and get hands-on with the history and cultures of Australia.

Our dynamic and curriculum relevant education programs are available for students from preschool to senior secondary years and incorporate the Museum’s philosophy of student-directed, inquiry-based learning.

Students learn as they interact with each other, handle historical objects, engage with personal stories, explore the galleries and synthesise their experiences using digital technologies.

Two of our programs, Making a Nation and Meet the People, qualify for PACER if one of the mandatory institutions is fully booked. Try something new in 2018 with Unpack the Museum This bookable onsite resource features themed activity bags for teachers leading self-guided groups. Each bag contains activities, games and objects to help the Museum come alive. Our self-guided visits are free but bookings are essential. Costs apply to facilitated programs. The National Museum’s website also features resources for teacher guided visits, and includes object-rich units of work, and engaging multimedia.

Book a program or self-guided visit either online or by phoning

Not all bag activities are shown 02 6208 5345

To learn more, visit nma.gov.au/education or email [email protected] COME AND SEE WHERE YOUR COINS ARE MADE

Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Weekends and Public Holidays 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

See the coin factory, strike a coin, hunt for treasures in the National Coin Collection. Free entry | Free tours | Free parking Mint Coin Shop | Cafe.

02 6202 6999

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The Australian Institute of Sport. The AIS. Australia’s premier elite sports precinct. Only minutes from Canberra’s CBD and set amongst 65 hectares of native bushland, the AIS is an award-winning tourist attraction providing all-inclusive school group stays for many primary and secondary schools from across the country.

School Group Accommodation Group Tour times The AIS Athletes Village ofers schools, tour planners and Weekdays: 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, coach companies the opportunity to stay on-site during their 4pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. time in Canberra. It caters for groups of all sizes, with capacity Weekends: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm. for up to 250 guests. Meals in the AIS Dining Hall are included Tour costs apply. AIS Tour included complimentary with in all on-site stays. All menus are designed by AIS Nutritionists. all school accommodation group stays.* The AIS Campus ofers ample free of -street parking for vehicles and buses and monitored by security guards and AIS Sports Experience CCTV 24/7. The AIS Athletes Village is security controlled using swipe cards with Teachers and Group Leaders provided Complete your stay with an AIS Sports Experience with swipe access cards for all group members. and your students can play sport on the ields where Australia’s sporting champions train and compete. AIS Tours During this 90-minute program, students learn the Go behind the scenes on an award-winning 90 minute rules, skills and drills for up to three diferent sports guided AIS Tour. You might catch some of Australia’s top and receive a certiicate to recognise their involvement. athletes in training. Challenge yourself in Sportex, one of Charges apply. Australia’s leading interactive sports exhibits, set amongst a unique collection of Australian sporting memorabilia. Best of all, entry to Sportex is included free as part of the AIS tour. AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre School groups can also book lanes in the heated pool AIS Shop at the AIS Aquatic Centre. Charges apply. Purchase exclusive AIS merchandise and souvenirs at the AIS Shop. *Min. two night stay.

Leverrier Street Bruce, ACT (02) 6214 1036 /ExperienceAIS [email protected] @ExperienceAIS unearth-ed.com.au 17 ofers schools, tour planners and Weekdays: 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Weekends: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm.

The AIS Campus ofers ample free of -street parking for

and your students can play sport on the ields where

rules, skills and drills for up to three diferent sports and receive a certiicate to recognise their involvement.

School groups can also book lanes in the heated pool SPARK YOUR STUDENTS’ CURIOSITY!

Questacon has two facilities in Canberra – the iconic Centre in the Parliamentary Zone, and The Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre in Deakin, adjacent to the Royal Australian Mint. These two facilities offer diverse learning experiences founded on Questacon’s philosophy of hands-on learning. At Questacon, students discover the smarter way to have fun!

SELF-GUIDED GALLERY EXPERIENCE

Questacon in Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone offers over 200 hands-on experiences in eight themed galleries. On this self-guided experience, students are encouraged to ask questions while interacting with the exhibits to explore the science behind the world we live in.

Q Lab offers a dynamic, experimental environment that allows students to ask questions and ind their own answers; The Shed is a creative space that features hands-on exhibits, artwork and a studio where students interact with the design and innovation process; and the outdoor Science Garden features exhibits inspired by the natural elements of sun, wind, water and rock.

To complement the interactive exhibition experiences, the Questacon Excited Particles perform daily 30-minute Spectacular Science Shows on a wide range of topics. Speciic shows can be requested at time of booking.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Q Shop stocks a range of books, gifts and souvenirs that aim to extend and inspire your students’ interactive experience 20 unearth-ed.com.au and knowledge. EVENING VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES EXCURSIONS

The Q by Night programme offers Questacon Maker Project virtual groups a personally guided excursion options are available for experience through Questacon’s schools across Australia including galleries for two hours between one-hour STEM workshops, 5–9 pm. A visit to the Q Shop is cross-curricular workshops and included as part of the Q by Night ongoing projects. Suitable for experience and a Spectacular students in Years 3–10, free Science Show can be added upon virtual excursions engage students request. Admission fees apply in challenging engineering, design and bookings are essential due and maths problems. Students to the popularity of the programme. will learn skills that will give them conidence to solve problems WORKSHOPS across the curriculum and beyond!

Questacon offers free two-hour To book a self-guided gallery experience hands-on workshops for students in or an evening experience contact: Years 6–12 to immerse and engage Questacon – The National Science them in ideas, tools and creativity. and Technology Centre Delivered from The Ian Potter King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 Foundation Technology Learning T 02 6270 2893 F 02 6213 7254 E [email protected] Centre in Deakin, students will be inspired to use tools and materials To book a workshop or to create inventive solutions to a virtual excursion contact: range of engineering, design and The Ian Potter Foundation computing challenges. Technology Learning Centre All workshops have strong links 60 Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2600 to the Australian Curriculum and T 1800 889 995 F 1800 641 171 E [email protected] provide students with in-depth exposure to the innovation principles www.questacon.edu.au of need, think, make, try and reine.

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SAFETY, RELIABILITY EXPERIENCE

Baxter’s Coaches is a proudly Australian owned and operated bus and coach charter business.

Our extensive fleet of vehicles range from 24 and 32 seat belted mini coaches, 53 to 83 seat belted coaches, and 45 to 61 seat buses. Air conditioned and wheelchair accessible vehicles available.

Our experienced management, drivers and modern and reliable fleet of vehicles will always ensure a successful excursion or adventure.

www.baxterscoaches.com.au

02 9840 1000 [email protected] NSW

Wheelchair Accessible

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This award winning property offers quality group AWARD WINNING YHA accommodation in Melbourne. Located in a safe and IN AUSTRALIA ’ S quiet area, and boasting a range of different room types as well as full catering options, Melbourne Metro CULTURAL CAPITAL YHA is the perfect place to stay.

Facilities include:

• Key card security for all rooms • On site caterer • Covered, outdoor assembly area for group brieings • Small group meeting room which can be set up with seated tables (max 10-12 people) or with conference style seating (max 25 people). This room also has tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, and a screen with laptop connectivity • Secure, onsite parking for cars (bus parking available nearby) • Full wheelchair accessibility • 24 hour reception

34 unearth-ed.com.au YHAGROUPS.COM.AU Sydney 3 DAYS FROM $330 SAMPLE ITINERARY

Bathurst $315 SAMPLE ITINERARY Blue Mountains $300 SAMPLE ITINERARY

EXPERIENCE NATURE AT BLUE MOUNTAINS YHA

Blue Mountains YHA is the perfect place to escape the city. With dedicated group dining, social and meeting areas, as well as a great range of room types and plenty of catering options, we can provide you with everything you need for your perfect group getaway.

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- Check out of accommodation - Fly back home

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unearth-ed.com.au 37 Our students loved their trip Testimonials to Canberra ‘Our Canberra / Sydney and the snow! trip was extremely well-organised and included many of the educational, cultural and Our teachers recreational aspects of both cities. could not The Unearth-ed staf was wonderful to work with and very lexible in meeting our speak highly needs. A very worthwhile experience which our Year 6 children will hopefully always enough of the remember.’ assistance provided by Unearth-Ed in We use Unearth-Ed when planning our excursions interstate. They do an planning for excellent job at helping shape and plan our trip from the trip. Alice Springs to Canberra.

From suggestions on prioritizing destinations, speciic activities, appropriate accommodation, dietary needs, and even making sure we build in some down time so that we did not have that feeling of being constantly on the move.

Unearth-Ed was also available and responsive when we ran into issues on our excursion. Our connection with Unearth- Our School has felt Ed really makes a diference and we know that we conident using the expertise are in good hands. and professionalism of the staf at Unearth-ed when planning and We organising our interstate camp to have Canberra. been Beechwood Public dealing School has used the Unearthed The itinerary and activities are planned thoroughly and our with Unearth- Canberra excursion camp each year runs ed for quite booking service for many, many smoothly without a few years now years. We have found the service any concerns. for our Bathurst and to be outstanding in all aspects of Canberra Excursions. Their organisation of excursion organisation. All venues, accommodation and events for activities and accommodation bookings our school is excellent. and planning are carried out in a very professional manner allowing us to enjoy The staf are extremely helpful and very trouble free excursions. I strongly obliging. It makes my job easier and saves recommend schools look into the hours of work. I would certainly recommend Unearth-ed to any school organising similar use38 ofunearth-ed.com.au Unearth -Ed. excursions. THE WINNERS OF THE COVER DESIGN COMPETITION ARE......

Congratulations to Duri Public School for winning the Cover Design Competition for our 2018 Edition. We DURI P.S. hope you enjoy the $3,500 towards Winning the prize of $3,500 towards your next adventure booked with their Canberra Excursion is an Unearth-Ed. amazing achievement of which the students are both very proud and We had a number of outstanding grateful to accept. entries which made judging very dii cult. Thank you to allAs the Canberra excursion draws the schools and students who nearer, the children look forward submitted artwork in to the to what lies ahead.…a new journey CLASSROOM CANBERRA competition. awaits. A new journey awaits

Each year, the senior students have the opportunity to participate in a major excursion, enjoying a life experience away from home, learning about new places and sharing with each other the trip of a lifetime.

In 2019, the students will travel to Canberra, a trip they look forward to with great anticipation.

Upon entering the Unearth-Ed competition, students in the Senior Classroom worked together, collaborating their dif erent ideas, to design the winning 2018 Unearth-Ed Classroom Canberra brochure cover.

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2018 Classroom Canberra Experience the new Excitement of Old and New Canberra

Classroom Canberra A new journey awaits!

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Some of the other amazing entries submitted: 1. St John’s Junior School - ARMIDALE NSW UNEARTHED 2. Hawthorndene Primary School - HAWTHORNDENE SA CLASSROOM CANBERRA 2018 3. Cammeray Public School - CAMMERAY NSW

CANBERRA SYDNEY BATHURST MELBOURNE SNOWFIELDS TASMANIA JAPAN NEW ZEALAND

02 95400999 [email protected] 4. Eltham College - MELBOURNE VIC 5. Presbyterian Ladies’ College - ARMIDALE NSW 6. St Patrick’s School - EMERALD QLD

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Located right in the heart of Australia’s capital city and EXPERIENCE ALL THAT within walking distance to all the major attractions, Canberra City YHA provides great value for all your CANBERRA HAS TO OFFER group accommodation needs. With a range rooms available, we can plan your perfect group getaway.

Facilities include:

• Key card security for all rooms • Private group wings that can be hired for exclusive use • On-site caterer • On-site café, with private staircase for groups • Communal areas that can be used for assembling or brieings • Scenic rooftop terrace with views of the city • Swimming pool • Full wheelchair accessibility

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