In the last week of Term 2, 82 Year 6 students and 12 staff journeyed across to Sydney and Canberra. The students had a wonderful time touring Darling Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo while in Sydney. In Canberra, we had the privilege of touring Parliament House and seeing history and our learning come alive at the Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House). We tested our sporting prowess at the Australian Institute of Sport and our aim while throwing snowballs at each other at Corin Forest.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributed funding to our school in the amount of $510 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. We are exceptionally grateful to our Government for their generosity in this.

We are incredibly proud of the growth that we witnessed in our students – to the point of bringing tears to our teachers’ eyes. These remarkable young people were outstanding examples of the very best of LJBC. Almost daily, we had staff and volunteers at the places we visited comment on the students’ manners, engagement and positive behaviour. What an amazing trip!

Amber Thornhill
Primary Data and Development Leader