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VISIT NEW ZEALANDMessage from DISCOVERCompany JAPAN Manager 2019 The team at Unearth-Ed are so excited to be celebrating our 30th Contents anniversary in 2019. CANBERRA 05 For over 30 years we have been specialising in taking educational tour groups to destinations all over ; we have some of the best ACCOMMODATIONFEATURE STORY 04 06 partners in the tourism industry catering for all types of school groups. At Unearth-Ed we understand teachers are extremely busy so we help PROMOTIONS 05 by organising every aspect of your trip for any size group, large or HISTORY & CULTURE 12 small; for any length of time. CANBERRA/PLANNING YOUR TRIP When booking with Unearth-Ed you are assigned your very own tour coordinator who will guide you through FUNTASTIC ATTRACTIONS 19 the entire booking process - from the minute you make the enquiry until you have returned from your schools ELENA’S HELPFUL TIPS 06 highly successful and memorable excursion. SNOW 28 37 We also provide the most up to date information on the PACER Government rebate scheme and ensure all ACCOMODATION 11 itineraries we provide are eligible for the rebate. At the heart of everything we do is the safety and well-being of your students so we can also offer you a cost TRANSPORTATTRACTIONS 17 29 SEE SYDNEYeffective and comprehensive travel insurance package for your group. Whilst we understand that most schools want to organise their excursions for later in the year we offer some OTHERTRANSPORT DESTINATIONS 28 33 exceptional early bird deals if you can book in first term. Please don’t hesitate to call our friendly Unearth-Ed team on 02 9540 0999 to discuss your next tour. ENQUIRYOTHER DESTINATIONS FORM 38 Elena Belcheff MELBOURNE 32 HELPFUL PLANNING TIPS 39 SYDNEY 34

Message fromWe take Managinggreat pride in the knowledge Directorthat in 2019 Unearth-Ed BATHURST 35 celebrates its 30th year of dedicated service to the educational 34 tourism market.36 BLUE MOUNTAINS 36 We know from experience educational travel can change someone’s life. In a feature article in this edition on Garry Watson who runs The NEW ZEALAND 37 National Capital Educational Tourism Project (NCETP), tells a fantastic story about his meeting with then Prime Minister, . JAPAN 37 UNEARTH ED. CANBERRAMr Howard conveyed to Garry the story of his own school visit from SOVEREIGN HILL Sydney to Canberra; specifically the profound affect the Australian War Unearth Ed. isMemorial a tour hadcompany on him and how that experience inspired him to a life of public service. p. 02 9540 0999 collaborating over 25 years of [email protected] Prime Minister also endorses the work of Unearth-Ed and the important role educational e. knowledge and experience. We strive travel can play in inspiring future leaders in business, science and politics. to deliver a quality and effi cient As part of our 30th year celebrations, we hope to reach our 250,000th customer by September 1, 2019. For Marketing and Advertising enquiries service by providing an outstanding please call Scott Longmuir on commitment toAt arranging the time andof publication co- we were approaching our 245,000th customer, so we are launching a major ordinating your promotionschool’s educational where we will donate $2 for every individual from our 245,000th customer up to our 250,000th, p. 02 9540 0999 or tour. We specialisetherefore in hopefullyorganising raising $10,000 for Kowanyama State School, a remote school in an isolated part of m. 0430 700 672 educational tourNorth groups Queensland. primarily to 35 Canberra and theThis Snowy money Mountains will assist them with their travel costs to Canberra as part of their first foray into the study of Civics & Citizenship for their year 6’S in 2019. Follow us on facebook for all region, however your tours can be our latest information arranged anywhereWe would throughout love to get other schools involved in forming sister relationships with schools in remote parts of Australia. Australia. Please call the Unearth-Ed Team on 02 9540 0999 if you would like to be involved. I would like to thank all of our advertising partners represented in this magazine who share with us our Not limited to bookingpassion and for preparingeducational travel. itineraries, weI acknowledge also arrange the great schools and inspiring teachers over our 30 years of operation for their commitment transport, accommodationto getting students and meal to experience a practical side to their education. In today’s world it is easy to say it’s all requirements fortoo yourhard, group.but these We special people know that it makes a difference to a student’s education and the shared understand howexperiences important build safety lifetime bonds with their peers and closer relationships with teachers and can have a and well-being profoundis for your affect students on a student’s life. hence travel insuranceFinally thanks is on to o Elenaff er our Company Manager and her team of Liza, Sarah and my wife Jane for their hard for your group.work Special and dedicationoff ers are in making sure they provide the best service in the industry with a smile. est. available throughoutEngaging the Unearth-Edyear which for your next excursion is a small cost which ensures a significant return on investment 1989 are forwarded forthrough teachers, via parents our and students. subscription emailWe service,look forward ensuring to the next 30 years of changing people’s lives. you don’t miss out on any discounted unearth-ed.com.au 3 and promotionalPaul Crowtheropportunities adding value to your experience.

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FEATURE STORY FEATURE CLASSROOM CANBERRA INSPIRES NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

Paul Crowther with Prime Minister Scott Morrison at St Aloyious school. Crowthers Bus company has been taking children to Canberra for decades.

The bus trip to Canberra and Parliament House has been a permanent fixture St Aloysius school co-captain Lily Hill, who recently visited Canberra in almost every Sutherland Shire school student’s education for generations. on an educational tour was happy to provide the Prime Minister with an endorsement for the Unearth-Ed program. Award-winning Sutherland Shire businessman Paul Crowther has been praised by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, for his commitment to “We had such a great time and learnt so much,” said Lily. “It has helped to organising educational tours of the nation’s capital. bring our class studies to life.”

Mr Crowther, whose family’s coach business has operated since 1926, has St Aloysius’s co-captain Xavier Pyne said – The National Science been instrumental over the last 30 years in helping students of all ages to get and Technology Centre – was his favourite destination. to Canberra to gain a greater appreciation of the machinations of government Mr Crowther credited his family for his business success, saying also his via his group travel business, Unearth-Ed. parents Enid and Barry helped to instil his sense of community mindedness “Unearth-Ed has been in operation since 1989, and its aim is quite simple – by opening their home at Burraneer Bay to allow people some respite from we want to enhance a student’s formal education,” Mr Crowther said. life’s challenges.

“We organise educational tour groups to Canberra, the Snowy Mountains and “Mum ran this house for over 40-years and didn’t discriminate,” said Mr other destinations. Crowther. “We had all types of people come and stay with us, they just needed somewhere to get some respite and to return to normal mental health.” “We want students to return from each tour with a greater understanding of their subject, but we ensure there is some fun for them as well.” Mr Crowther was also instrumental in establishing the One Life One Chance free shuttle bus services which transported people home safely after a night Mr Crowther was joined by the Prime Minister at Cronulla’s St Aloysius out in the shire. Primary School this week whose Year 6 students recently visited Canberra. He said the shire has been a great place for him, his wife Jane (a nurse for “Hopefully trips like these will help inspire the next generation of leaders in over 24-years at Kareena Hospital) to raise their two daughters Caitlin and politics, business and the sciences,” the Prime Minister said. Eleanor. “Canberra is the perfect destination for Civics and Citizenship, with a rich collection of cultural institutions and attractions providing well developed The Leader - July 11, 2018 curriculum linked education programs that immerse students in hands-on learning in the spaces where real life democracy takes place.”

4 unearth-ed.com.au The team at Unearth-EdShare, are passionate aboutInspire the benefits of group& educational Win! travel and we want to hear inspirational stories about your school travels.

We hope this will then lead other teachers & students down the path of educational travel to any part of Australia or in fact anywhere in the world that can enhance a student’s education and potentially change their life.

So we want you to send us your stories/videos via our email address [email protected] We will then post these on our Website & Facebook sites. Unearth-Ed is Proud to Announce a Major Promotion to celebrate Its 30th anniversary in 2019 Each month (IMAGESwe will IN judge FOLDER) the best story and that school will receive a $100 gift card.

Mr Paul Crowther Managing Director of Unearth-Ed today announced that Unearth-Ed would be assisting a remote state school in Kowanyama with a financial contribution of potentially $10,000 UNEARTH-EDtoward the cost IS of theirPROUD trip to Canberra TO in 2019.ANNOUNCE A MAJOR PROMOTION TH MrTO Crowther CELEBRATE said: “In 2019 we are ITS approaching 30 our 250,000thANNIVERSARY student over our 30 year IN history 2019 of group educational travel.

At the time of publication, we are at approximately 245,000 students, so we are going to donate $2 for every individual travelling in 2019 up to our 250,000th towards the cost of their trip.”

“We are also endeavouring to get them to meet the Prime Minister which would be a very special experience for them.”

Kowanyama State School situated in Kowanyama, a town on the Gulf of Carpentaria side of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, will be taking their year 6’s to Canberra as part of their first foray Mr Paul Crowther Managing Director of Unearth-Ed today announced that Kowanyama is a school that values culture and takes every opportunity to into the study of Civics and Citizenship in 2019. Unearth-Ed would be assisting a remote state school in Kowanyama with a integrate community events into the school. Kowanyama’s temperature never financial contributionKowanyama of potentially is a$10,000 school toward that values the cost culture of their and trip takesto everydrops opportunitybelow 20 degrees to integrate all year round. community During the events wet season it is cut off for Canberra in 2019. into the school. Kowanyama’s temperature never dropsat belowleast 5 months20 degrees of the all year year when round. fruit and During vegetables the are flown in by plane, and all bulky mail items have to wait in Cairns until the roads open. Mr Crowther said: “Inwet 2019 season we are it approachingis cut off for our at 250,000th least 5 months student of over the year when fruit and vegetables are flown in by plane, and all bulky mail items have to wait in Cairns until the roads open. our 30 year history of group educational travel. It is called the place of many waters as it is surrounded by many rivers and

waterways. Ones that are full of crocodiles, Barramundi and Mud Crabs. The At the time of publication,It is called we theare atplace approximately of many waters245,000 as students, it is surrounded so by many rivers and waterways. Ones that are students love fishing and spending time in their country in the dry season. we are going to donatefull of$2 croc for everyodiles, individual Barramundi travelling and in Mud 2019 Crabs. up to our The students love fishing and spending time on their 250,000th towardscountry the cost inof theirthe drytrip.” season. Mr Crowther concluded by saying: ”We are excited to be celebrating our 30th year and being able to assist Kowanyama State School year 6’s first “We are also endeavouringMr Crowther to get concludedthem to meet by the saying: Prime ”We Minister are whichexcited to be celebrating our 30th year and being able assist visit to Canberra and experience the wonderful sites and attractions that would be a very specialKowanyama experience State for them.” School year 6’s visit Canberra and experience the wonderful sites and attractions that Canberra has to offer.” Canberra has to offer for the first time, which makes it an even more special year.” Kowanyama State School situated in Kowanyama, a town on the Gulf of If you would like to be involved in supporting Kowanyama Carpentaria side ofIf Cape you wouldYork Peninsula like to bein Farinvolved North Queensland,in supporting will Kowanyama be State schools visit Canberra please contact taking their year 6’s to Canberra as part of their first foray into the study of State School get to Canberra, please contact Unearth-Ed on Unearth-Ed 02 9540 0999. Civics and Citizenship in 2019.

I respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. I also pay sincere respect to our elders both past and present. unearth-ed.com.au 5 PLANNING YOUR TRIP

INSURANCE Elena’sBOOKINGS & DEPOSITS Helpful Tips Unearth-Ed has realised the importance of your students’ well being whilst travelling away from home and so for all bookings, we offer travel insurance as an optional extra. To confirm a quotation, a non-refundable deposit of $50 - $100 per student is required This insurance is designed for schools traveling between 1 - 5 nights or 6 - 10 nights (depending on travel requirements). Deposits will be due within 4 weeks of booking which covers loss of deposits, loss of baggage, additional expenses, personal accident accommodation, or 2 weeks where airfares are required. and public liability. Further information may be obtained from our office when you make enquiries regarding your excursion requirements. A product disclosure statement must TOUR COSTS be read prior to agreeing to travel insurance. There are no hidden extra costs. Our tours are fully inclusive and the costs are based on paying students and FOC supervisors. Tour prices may be altered at the discretion WHAT TO BRING of the company due to external influences. Prices are subject to change if a change in Ensure you pack accordingly - remember that each student will be responsible for their student/supervisors occurs. 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 TIME OF TRAVEL - CANBERRA the students if sleeping bags / towels / linen are required. Finally, be aware of the time of travel with regards to weather conditions and pack to suit the extremes. Canberra is very popular during Term 3, mainly due to the Snowy Mountains option that can be included for students. Remember though, if traveling to the snow is not a key driver of your school’s excursion, there are considerable savings to be made during Term 1. Contact WWW.UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU Unearth-ed to get a list of the savings your school can make. Don’t forget to log on to our comprehensive website which offers you all of the details and information you will require when planning your school travel. You can also utilise Parliamentary sitting dates are also a key driver for schools, so if this component is a the enquiry form on line to submit your requirements and obtain a no-obligation quote. key reason for travelling to Canberra, be sure to check the dates and more importantly, accommodation availability. All other destinations advertised are available for travel all year round. EMERGENCY CONTACTS ITINERARY Be mindful of timing when sending or submitting your ‘wish list’ of attractions so that you CANBERRA HOSPITALS are not disappointed if you are not able to fit everything in to the duration of your stay. Canberra Hospital Ph: 02 6244 2222 Remember to also state if you are requiring ‘guided’ or ‘self guided’ tours and ensure Yamba Dr, GARRAN, ACT you book in to programs at attractions that support your curriculum focus. When planning your choice of destinations, remember to contact Unearth-Ed should you need any further details for any venues. CALVARY PUBLIC HOSPITAL Ph: 02 6201 6111 Cnr Belconnen Way and Haydon Dr, BRUCE, ACT ACCOMMODATION QUEANBEYAN DIST. HOSPITAL Ph: 02 6298 9211 Unearth-Ed offer various types of accommodation - motels, cabins, bunkhouses etc - so Collett Street QUEANBEYAN, ACT when booking, try to have some idea of accommodation that your school requires. Also, most accommodation includes a meal package so be sure to enquire whether they will meet any dietary or religious requirements of students. AFTER HOURS SURGERIES

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

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We understand that every school has certain criteria they need to achieve on their excursion to Canberra, the following attractions have all your cultural, historical and curriculum requirements in our nation’s Capital. PLANNING YOUR TRIP Let us do all the hard work and organise the itinerary, all you have to do is pick the attractions you want to see: CANBERRA ATTRACTIONS - (FREE) CANBERRA ATTRACTIONS (ENTRY FEE) • Anzac Parade - self guided walking tour • Australian Institute of Sport • (self guided) (PACER) • Australian National Botanic Gardens (Guided Tour) • Australian National Botanic Gardens (self guided tour) • Australian War Memorial (PACER) • Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex • Black Mountain Tower • National Electoral Education Centre (PACER) • Canberra Reptile Zoo • Government House • Cockington Green • • CSIRO Discovery • Mount Ainslie Lookout • National Archives of Australia • National Capital Exhibition • National Dinosaur Museum (Standard Day Tour) • National Portrait Gallery (Self Guided Tour) • National Film and Sound • National Gallery of Australia • National Museum of Australia (Program) • National Museum of Australia (self guided tour) • National Portrait Gallery (Program) • Parliament House (PACER) • National Zoo & Aquarium • • Old Parliament House • Questacon • The Big Issue EVENING ATTRACTIONS • Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS • Canberra Reptile Zoo • Australian Institute of Sport • Phillip Ice Skating Centre • Bush Capital Lodge • Zone 3 Laser Adventure • Canberra Carotel • Flip Out Indoor Trampolining • Capital Country Holiday Park • Australian Institute of Sport (Night Tour) • Camp Cottermouth • Cockington Green (minimum 40 students) • Canberra City YHA • National Dinosaur Museum (Dinosaurs at Night Tour) • Mantra Macarthur • Questacon at Night (minimum 45 students) • Westwood Lodge • Zone Ten Pin Bowling • Ibis Styles Eaglehawk • Leumeah Lodge • Ibis Styles Canberra • Warrambui SYDNEY Book with Unearth-ed and receive a free half day Sydney Sights tour when flying into Sydney before continuing onto Canberra Visit any of the below: • Bondi Beach • Sydney Opera House • Luna Park • ANZ Stadium • Sydney Harbour Bridge • Channel 7 Sunrise Studio • Taronga Zoo

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what’s• Choose your dates (Preferably 2 - 3 yearsthe in advance) next step? PLANNING YOUR TRIP • Choose your attractions • Choose your accommodation • Establish number of students and teachers attending • Establish your transportation requirements • Consider booking Travel Insurance • Give us a call or email with this information • We will provide you with a free quote • On mutual agreement we will book your whole excursion • We will send you a deposit request to secure your accommodation and flights (where required) • We will send you a tour pack with your final invoice, all final information required and itinerary A New Journey Awaits......

ALL ROADS LEAD TO CANBERRA FOR TOURISM GURU For over 30 years Garry In instigating and leading the National Capital Educational Tourism Watson AM has been Project (NCETP) Garry has encouraged more schools to visit intimately involved in the Canberra, while advocating on behalf of attractions to ensure educational tourism industry Canberra remains the best Australian destination for civics and in Canberra, locally, nationally, citizenship education. and internationally. Garry knows how deeply a visit to Canberra can affect a student, Garry has always believed but having a Prime Minister of Australia reflect that sentiment in the power of a student’s makes it even more compelling! visit to special places where Some years ago, while meeting with him to discuss the work of they can learn directly the NCETP, then Prime Minister John Howard conveyed to Garry about Australia’s history and the story of his own school visit from Sydney to Canberra; culture, and ultimately learn specifically the profound affect the Australian War Memorial had how they fit into the big on him. picture. Garry never dreamt his humble beginning as a youth worker In his younger days this philosophy was key to getting troubled would lead to him to becoming a Member of the order of Australia young people to experience things outside their own limited world in 2017 (for significant service to educational tourism initiatives), - be it a visit to the beach, a gallery or a footy game - and therefore however his goal as ever is to encourage more potential Prime be stimulated to imagine a better life for themselves. Ministers to experience Australia’s history and heritage in the Garry has worked extensively in the national attractions sector, national capital, and to spark in young people endless possibilities including running visitor services and public programs at the for their own futures. National Film and Sound Archive, and providing electoral education at the National Electoral Education Centre. unearth-ed.com.au 9

CanberraSAMPLE ITINERARY 5 DAYS FROM $530

PLANNING YOUR TRIP Day1 Day2 Day3 • Cockington Green • Parliament House • The Big Issue at • National Dinosaur Museum • Australian War Memorial accommodation after • Check into Accommodation • High Court breakfast • Canberra Reptile Zoo (night activity) • Museum of Australian Democracy • The Royal Australian Mint • Zone 3 Laser Tag / Rock climbing • National Zoo & Aquarium (Night activities) • Australian Institute Of Sport • National Dinosaur Museum / Ice Skating (Night Activities) Inclusions Accommodation 4 Linen Day 5 • Day at the snowfields All Meals (Perisher, Selwyn or Thredbo) Day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Check out of accommodation • Includes Transport • Canberra Deep Space Centre Attraction Entry Fees + Snow Jacket, Pant and Boot hire • National Museum of Australia • Questacon • Depart Canberra

Save up to $100 per student by travelling in Term1! Contact the Unearth-Ed Team for more information on 02 9540 0999 or email: [email protected]

10 unearth-ed.com.au BUSH CAPITAL Day3 LODGE • The Big Issue at accommodation after Bush Capital Lodge is one of the most centrally located breakfast accommodation facilities of its kind in Canberra. Situated in • The Royal Australian Mint • National Zoo & Aquarium the beautiful O’Connor Ridge, Bush Capital Lodge is • Australian Institute Of Sport surrounded by a leafy landscape. This facility won the • National Dinosaur Museum / ‘Best Standard Accommodation’ category at the 2015 Canberra Ice Skating (Night Activities) & Regional Tourism Awards.

5 ACCOMODATION Day• Check out of accommodation • Canberra Deep Space Centre • National Museum of Australia • Questacon • Depart Canberra

LEUMEAH LODGE Leumeah Lodge is our newest property, offering a modern motel experience. Featuring large, eight-bed motel style rooms with individual bathrooms, Leumeah Lodge offers high quality accommodation for groups staying in the ACT. With several free common rooms, and a spacious dining room capable of accommodating multiple groups, Leumeah Lodge offers outstanding facilities for your school group.

YMCA has an internationally recognised reputation for providing high-quality child friendly facilities, which are all accredited by the Australian Childhood Foundation. Stay at one of our award-winning properties by booking today! E [email protected] P 02 6152 8389 W www.canberra.ymca.org.au/what-we-do/group-accommodation/ WESTWOOD - Canberra LODGE -

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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.

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We offer a variety of accommodation, a meeting room and various complimentary inclusions. All rooms have easy access for buses, enabling efficient handling of passengers and their luggage.”

170 Aspinall Street, Watson ACT 2602 Australia Phone: (02) 6241 1377 Fax: (02) 6241 6674 Email: [email protected] WESTWOOD - Canberra LODGEEXCLUSIVE - USE

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Wyour school, sporting team or ACCOMODATION 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 profits 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 ✪ Panoramic views. television facilities. CATERING 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.

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Experience the all-new Mantra MacArthur Hotel, featuring twin share rooms, on-site local’s favourite Podilato Restaurant, fully-equipped gymnasium, 24 hour Reception and secure access floors. Stay right in the action, only five minutes from the CBD and less than ten minutes from attractions such as Parliament House, Questacon and AIS.

To book, call (02) 6243 2510 or email [email protected] CAMP COTTERMOUTH Camp Cottermouth is situated in a bush setting on 20 hectares, about 15-20 minutes drive from Parliament House and Canberra’s Educational Attractions. It provides a relaxed country environment which makes people want to come back. Wake up to the sound of the bush birds - magpies, kookaburras and others - and the sight of kangaroos grazing around your cabins. There are spectacular views and hectares of rolling grounds for your schools enjoyment and fun activities. After dinner there is space for indoor activities in the dining hall. We accommodate up to 98 students in eight ensuite cabins containing between 10 and 14 bunks. Two

cabins and all shared facilities are fully wheelchair ACCOMODATION accessible. The Camp has teachers’ ensuite cabins for their accommodation. Separate ensuite single cabins are available for coach drivers. All accommodation has reverse-cycle air conditioning. Our facilities harmonise with the environment and reduce our environmental footprint. Of course, the buildings are constructed to stringent fire-safety regulations. We are fully catered providing your school with a daily hot breakfast and dinner with morning tea, lunch and afternoon provided for your daily excursions. Special dietary requirements are catered for. The camp grounds are available for schools and can accommodate up to 1000 students (BYO camping gear). There are several shelters, training rooms, a cookout area and toilet/shower facilities available for campers use. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY For accommodation with a difference, where your school is usually the only group in residence, your coaches phone: can park at the front door, well off the road, your (02) 6288 3270 students can let off steam in safety and where your email: needs are catered for, Camp Cottermouth is the place [email protected] to stay.

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

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THE BIG ISSUE CLASSROOM In Canberra! The Big Issue Classroom provides school groups with real-life insights into homelessness and disadvantage. Include a Classroom workshop in your Parliament and Civics tours to Canberra to help your students ask the big questions in our nation’s capital. • How are we connected? • Are all people treated fairly? • What are my needs? What do I want? • Can I make a difference now? • How does social inclusion strengthen democracy? STUDENTS WILL: • Participate in interactive learning activities that spark discussion about fairness and diversity, needs and wants, happiness and wellbeing • Be inspired by the story of someone A LEARNING who has faced disadvantage • Discuss the importance of living in a EXPERIENCE THAT supportive and connected community • Break down stereotypes about people MAKES A DIFFERENCE experiencing homelessness and disadvantage AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS • Be encouraged to take positive action Led by skilled facilitators, The Big Issue Classroom offers in their own lives and communities age-appropriate workshops for school students visiting Canberra. All workshops contain links to the national Workshops run for one hour and are held at a central location in curriculum and are supported by resource Canberra. The content of each workshop has been developed to materials which are made available to ATTRACTIONS meet the needs of different year groups: teachers after the session. • Finding Belonging: Explorations of Disadvantage and Homelessness. THE FEEDBACK FROM BOTH CHILDREN AND Tailored for years 5 and 6 TEACHERS HAS BEEN REALLY GREAT. IT IS • Discussions about Homelessness and Disadvantage. OBVIOUS“ TO ME THAT EVERYONE IS GAINING Tailored for years 7 to 12 GREATER AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY ON THE Find further information at: www.thebigissue.org.au ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND THAT IS SUCH A VALUABLE THING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. WORKSHOP COSTS Paul, City Camp Co-ordinator, $310 + GST (2018 onwards) ” Please note that a 10% discount applies for bookings of Doxa Youth Foundation three or more sessions HOW TO BOOK Call 02 8332 7200 or email [email protected]

The Big Issue is Australia’s leading social enterprise, best known for The Big Issue magazine. Homeless and disadvantaged vendors have sold The Big Issue on Australian streets for 21 years, earning more than $27 million.

In 2009, The Big Issue Classroom was launched to engage the next generation about social issues. More than 100,000 students have now participated in a Classroom session. Discover how coins are made. See the factory, strike a coin and learn about Australia’s coin history.

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The High Court of Australia decides important questions of law for the nation

SEE THE HIGH COURT IN ACTION TOURS OF THE BUILDING The High Court of Australia is the highest court Tours of the building bring to life the powerful the separation of powers and what is meant by in the Australian judicial system. The Court hears history and contemporary function of the High the Rule of Law. appeals from federal, state and territory courts Court in upholding Australia’s democracy. Students also visit the Australian Constitutional on all areas of law, and is the final court of Centre exhibition which brings to life the Students enter the courtrooms where the High appeal for the nation. The High Court also content of the Australian Constitution and how it Court interprets and applies the law of Australia adjudicates on disputes over whether laws impacts on our lives today. and where cases of national significance are passed by Parliament comply with Australia’s heard, including challenges to the constitutional Tours are one hour in length and group sizes Constitution. validity of laws. are limited to 50 per group. The building is open from 9.45 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays, HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA Court Guides engage students in the history and Parkes Place, Parkes ACT 2600 and noon to 4 pm Sundays. Students may take role of the High Court illustrating the relevance T 02 6270 6998 photographs inside the building except in sitting E [email protected] and immediacy of the Constitution through courtrooms. The Court welcomes all students, Online bookings: recent High Court cases. Students will gain an but those in Year 6 and above will benefit the hcourt.gov.au/about/tour-bookings understanding of why our democracy demands most from the visit. unearth-ed.com.au 19 SPARK YOUR STUDENTS’ CURIOSITY! Questacon has two facilities in Canberra EVENING VIRTUAL – the iconic Centre in the Parliamentary Zone, EXPERIENCES EXCURSIONS and The Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre in Deakin, adjacent to the Royal Australian Mint. The Q by Night program offers groups Questacon Maker Project virtual These two facilities offer diverse learning experiences a personally guided experience excursion options are available for founded on Questacon’s philosophy of hands-on learning. through Questacon’s galleries for two schools across Australia including hours between one-hour STEM workshops, At Questacon, students discover the smarter way to have fun! 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. Admission fees apply students in Years 3–10, free and bookings are essential due to virtual excursions engage students the popularity of the program. in challenging engineering, design and maths problems. Students will learn skills that will give them WORKSHOPS con dence to solve problems across the curriculum and beyond! SELF-GUIDED GALLERY EXPERIENCE Questacon offers free two-hour hands-on workshops for students in Questacon in Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone offers over Years 6–12 to immerse and engage To book a self-guided gallery experience 200 hands-on experiences in eight themed galleries. On this them in ideas, tools and creativity. or an evening experience contact: ATTRACTIONS self-guided experience, students are encouraged to ask Questacon – The National Science questions while interacting with the exhibits to explore the Delivered from The Ian Potter and Technology Centre science behind the world we live in. Foundation Technology Learning King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 Centre in Deakin, students will be Q Lab offers a dynamic, experimental environment that allows T 02 6270 2893 F 02 6213 7254 inspired to use tools and materials students to ask questions and nd their own answers; The Shed E [email protected] to create inventive solutions to a is a creative space that features hands-on exhibits, artwork and range of engineering, design and To book a workshop or a studio where students interact with the design and innovation computing challenges. virtual excursion contact: process; and the outdoor Science Garden features exhibits The Ian Potter Foundation inspired by the natural element of sun, wind, water and rock. All workshops have strong links Technology Learning Centre to the Australian Curriculum and To complement the interactive exhibition experiences, 60 Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2600 provide students with in-depth the Questacon Excited Particles perform daily 30-minute T 1800 889 995 F 1800 641 171 exposure to the innovation principles Spectacular Science Shows on a wide range of topics. E [email protected] of need, think, make, try and re ne. on light backgrounds on dark backgrounds www.questacon.edu.austandard standard

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The Q Shop stocks a range of books, gifts and souvenirs that aim to extend and inspire your students’ interactive experience and knowledge. 18172 SPARK YOUR STUDENTS’ CURIOSITY! Questacon has two facilities in Canberra EVENING VIRTUAL – the iconic Centre in the Parliamentary Zone, EXPERIENCES EXCURSIONS and The Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre in Deakin, adjacent to the Royal Australian Mint. The Q by Night program offers groups Questacon Maker Project virtual These two facilities offer diverse learning experiences a personally guided experience excursion options are available for founded on Questacon’s philosophy of hands-on learning. through Questacon’s galleries for two schools across Australia including hours between one-hour STEM workshops, At Questacon, students discover the smarter way to have fun! 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. Admission fees apply students in Years 3–10, free and bookings are essential due to virtual excursions engage students the popularity of the program. in challenging engineering, design and maths problems. Students will learn skills that will give them WORKSHOPS con dence to solve problems across the curriculum and beyond! SELF-GUIDED GALLERY EXPERIENCE Questacon offers free two-hour hands-on workshops for students in Questacon in Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone offers over Years 6–12 to immerse and engage To book a self-guided gallery experience 200 hands-on experiences in eight themed galleries. On this them in ideas, tools and creativity. or an evening experience contact: self-guided experience, students are encouraged to ask ATTRACTIONS Questacon – The National Science questions while interacting with the exhibits to explore the Delivered from The Ian Potter and Technology Centre science behind the world we live in. Foundation Technology Learning King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 Centre in Deakin, students will be Q Lab offers a dynamic, experimental environment that allows T 02 6270 2893 F 02 6213 7254 inspired to use tools and materials students to ask questions and nd their own answers; The Shed E [email protected] to create inventive solutions to a is a creative space that features hands-on exhibits, artwork and range of engineering, design and To book a workshop or a studio where students interact with the design and innovation computing challenges. virtual excursion contact: process; and the outdoor Science Garden features exhibits The Ian Potter Foundation inspired by the natural element of sun, wind, water and rock. All workshops have strong links Technology Learning Centre to the Australian Curriculum and To complement the interactive exhibition experiences, 60 Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2600 provide students with in-depth the Questacon Excited Particles perform daily 30-minute T 1800 889 995 F 1800 641 171 exposure to the innovation principles Spectacular Science Shows on a wide range of topics. E [email protected] of need, think, make, try and re ne. on light backgrounds on dark backgrounds www.questacon.edu.austandard standard

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The Q Shop stocks a range of books, gifts and souvenirs that aim to extend and inspire your students’ interactive experience and knowledge. 18172 Experience AIS 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.

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ATTRACTIONS The AIS Athletes Village offers 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 offers ample free off -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 fields 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 different sports guided AIS Tour. You might catch some of Australia’s top and receive a certificate 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 . NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM

COME FACE TO FACE WITH CREATURES BOTH GREAT AND SMALL AT THE NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM! During a one hour DISCOVERY LEARNING SESSION you will:

SEE ANIMALS IN ACTION as your personal guide accompanies your group around the Zoo.

HANDLE A REPTILE - for those brave enough to get up close and personal with our scaly friends!

FEED & INTERACT with animals such as deer and emus and provide other

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MAKE FRIENDS with some Australian nati ve animals.

LISTEN to your experienced Guide as they capture your students imaginati on in an interacti ve learning session. See our website for topic choices. OUR UNIQUE DISCOVERY LEARNING SESSIONS OFFER THRILLS, EXCITEMENT AND NUMEROUS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

The Nati onal Zoo & Aquarium is open from 9.30am to 5pm every day except for Christmas Day. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. RESERVATIONS ARE QUICK AND EASY ON OUR WEBSITE Book online at www.nati onalzoo.com.au or call (02) 6287 8400

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Session times Monday to Sunday inclusive: 10.00am -12.00 midday & 1.30pm till 3.30pm After School Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 4.00pm till 5.30pm Evenings Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8.00pm till 10.00pm Friday Night Disco: 8.30pm till 10.30pm Cost: All sessions $15 includes skate hire

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Day 1

- Melbourne Museum - Melbourne Imax - Check into Melbourne Accommodation - Dinner at Accommodation

Day 2

- Melbourne Sea life Aquarium - CBD Walking Tour - Melbourne Street Art Tours - National Gallery of Victoria - Eureka Skydeck

Day 3

- Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka - Full day of activities at Sovereign Hill - Return to Accommodation in Melbourne

Day 4

- Melbourne MCG Tour - Melbourne Zoo

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The Lodge Great for group accommodation 16 Rooms OTHER DESTINATIONS GYM LAUNDRY 24 hr RESTAURANT TV WIFI BBQ POOL RECEPTION and BARS EXPERIENCE THE CITY AT MELBOURNE METRO YHA

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Blue Mountains YHA is the perfect place to escape the city. With dedicated 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.

Blue Mountains YHA 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba NSW 2780 [email protected] | 02 4782 1416

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Day 1 Day 3

- Arrive Auckland Airport - Travel to Waitomo - Travel to Rotorua - Guided tour of Ruakuri Cave - Check into hotel - Travel to Auckland - Bed linen - Traditional Hangi buffet dinner - Check into the hotel - Meals (3 x Breakfast, 2 x lunch, 3 x dinner) - Dinner at the hotel - Accommodation Day 2 Day 4 - Flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane - Visit the Maori village of Te Wairoa (Buried Village) - All tours & activities mentioned - City sightseeing tour of Auckland - Guided tour of Te Puia in the Whakarewarewa - Private Coach Charter Thermal Valley - Auckland War Memorial Museum - See the Giant Redwood Forest & Blue Lake - Transfer to the airport for return flight - Dinner at the hotel

Tour Options (available at extra cost)

- Overnight Marae Experience - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge - Waitomo Caves Black Labyrinth - Auckland Sky Tower

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unearth-ed.com.au 37 OTHER DESTINATIONS Testimonials – Trinity College Gawler River... My favourite part of our Canberra trip was Questacon because it made me realise how much I enjoy Science which related to my dream job of becoming a Paediatrician. I also really enjoyed the outstanding Cockington Green as it exceeded my expectations and amazed me how much time, persistence and Visiting the Australian Defence Force Academy effort must have been put in to keeping the gardens impeccable. I believe (ADFA) inspired me to pursue a career in this trip is extremely important as it allows the students to understand Engineering. The tour demonstrated a great life- Australian politics and parliament better and to thoroughly visit the Capital style and the immense opportunities available of Australia and all it offers. to students if they choose this as a career pathway. – Danielle Zeitz, Yr 10 I hope to return to Canberra one day and Stay stylish with After going to the High Court in Canberra, I felt inspired and privileged start a career in the Australian Defence Force to have the opportunity to go. I felt that becoming a lawyer would be an Academy. incredible job opportunity as I would be indulged in the history and traditions – Tarryn Matthews, Yr 10 ibis Styles Canberra of how Australia’s years of laws and parliament have changed. My favourite The attraction I most enjoyed when I went to part of the Canberra camp was going to Parliament House, the AIS and the Canberra was the Australian Institute of Sport War Memorial. It was incredible to participate in the role play at Parliament (AIS). This is because it taught me all the House and witnessed the daily running of parliament. possible pathways to get there as an athlete or – Ella Spackman, Year 8 even to succeed at the sports I play. Getting to see all the elite training stadiums was out- After going to Parliament House in Canberra I was inspired to consider a future standing and made me want to work harder career in Politics. My favourite part of Parliament House was engaging in and set goals so I can achieve my dreams for the role play as it easily explained the duties of each parliamentary job. I also my sporting career. enjoyed reciting Australia’s parliamentary history, from learning about – Benjamin Cannizzaro, Yr 10 Australian past Prime Ministers to learning about Australia’s history. – Olivia Gilmore-Rankine, Year 8 ...from one of our many satisfied schools.

Team Unearth-Ed would like to thank our partners who have advertised with us in this year’s 2019 Classroom Canberra magazine and planner. Each year we hold an event in Canberra to thank our partners and launch our new initiatives and program; please enjoy some photos of these fantastic people from past events as well Now Hear from one of our Satisfied Thankyou... as some photos of our hard working & happy team. Schools – Trinity College Gawler River

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Facilities include: • Key card security for all rooms • Private group wings that can be hired for • exclusive use • On-site catering • Communal areas that can be used for • assembling or briefings • Scenic rooftop terrace with views of the city • Swimming pool • Full wheelchair accessibility

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