History Matters
Information regarding Canberra 2020
We are looking forward to a wonderful experience in Week 3 of Term 2 with your Year 10 child. The students will be accompanied by Mr Michael Carniato (Principal), Mr James Furey (Assistant Principal), Mr Mark Sultana (Year 10 Co-ordinator) Ms Sharon Brennan, Mr Lex Carruthers and Ms Bridget Punch (tour organiser).
Below are some photos of our current Year 12’s during their Canberra experience in 2018.
A permission note, which will be issued towards the end of this term. needs to be returned before the end of Week 1 in Term 2. This will provide us with up-to-date information regarding health and dietary requirements.
Travel to Canberra
A pillow and a small blanket are needed for the overnight bus trip. Departure times to come.
NO SOFT DRINKS, ENERGY DRINKS, JUICES OR JUNK FOOD are to be consumed whilst travelling. We will make 1 scheduled toilet stop between Coffs and Goulburn. However, there are toilets available on the bus for emergencies.
Travel home to Coffs Harbour
Our expected return time is 11pm on Friday 15th May. Students will contact you when we are near. College gates will open 15 minutes before arrival.
Medical Details
If your child requires staff supervision for the administering of any medications, please bring the medications in a clear, plastic zip lock bag with the student’s name and dosage instructions on a piece of paper inside the bag. Please pass to Mr Sultana upon arrival.
Food
Students will need money to purchase the following (allow approximately $15 for main meals, depending on appetite!):
- Breakfast Monday morning (Goulburn Big Merino, eg. McDonalds, Trappers Bakery)
- Lunch Monday (Manuka shops)
- Afternoon tea Thursday
- Lunch Friday Goulburn
- Dinner Friday (Pacific Hwy north of Sydney)
Students should bring some snacks and a bottle of water to keep in their bag (for day trips) for morning/ afternoon tea.
Whilst travelling long distances, students may not drink juices, soft drinks or energy drinks.
Clothing
Canberra in May can be cool. Make sure students pack appropriate clothes for the public venues of national significance we will be visiting.
Teachers will have the final say on whether chosen outfits are appropriate or not.
- No ripped jeans
- A Year 10 sport shirt for Parliament House and for the War Memorial
- 1 pair of neat, long pants (for War Memorial and Parliament House)
- A warm jacket/hoodie
- Comfortable clothes to wear during the day
- Closed in, comfortable for walking footwear for day activities (not sandals or high heels)
- Thongs may be worn at the accommodation
- A rain jacket if you have one
Miscellaneous
- A small daypack/day bag for snacks etc.
- An umbrella. There is some walking outdoors and it may be raining.
- Toiletries
- Money for souvenirs or snacks
Please note
Due to security, do not bring valuables such as iPads, computers, PlayStations etc. At times, daypacks will be put into cloakrooms or left on the bus.
Final Canberra payments are due on April 8.
Students in Year 10 have wrapped up their research into a soldier’s experiences in the First World War through researching archival records. With Anzac Day coming up soon, the hope is that these students, through their engagement with this independent investigation, will gain a greater appreciation of the contributions made by Australian servicemen and women.
Here is some feedback from the students about the work that they have been doing:
My learning experiences about WW1 have been worthwhile because it’s an important part of history and I wouldn't know much about it if we didn’t do it in school. It’s been useful because it gives us a time where we can reach a family member whose past we may of not know a lot about. (Zoe)
Learning about WW1 has been a worthwhile experience because to me it’s important to be educated about the war and why it happened. It’s interesting to learn about the soldier’s experiences in war. I like researching about a real soldier because it’s interesting getting to know someone who was in the WW1 by using their service records. (Joely)
My learning experience with the topic of World War 1 has personally been really interesting and worthwhile. Before studying and doing the assessment I was unaware that I had multiple family relatives that risked their lives and served as part of the Australian Imperial Forces throughout WW1. (Isabella)
I have really enjoyed this topic and I think it is very important that the youth of our country get a better understanding on what our soldiers went through. (Alexie)
The learning of WW1 in my opinion has been a worthwhile experience. I believe this because it really shows us what the soldiers of that time really did for us and their motives for wanting to do it. I have been given a better understanding of WW1 and what the soldiers had to go through (Jackson)
Bridget Punch
Leader of Learning - History