Canberra 5 Day Educational Tour 2018 Toorak Primary School Monday 26 th February Friday 2 nd March Students / 7 staff complimentary

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Canberra 5 Day Educational Tour 2018 Toorak Primary School Monday 26 th February Friday 2 nd March 2018 63 Students / 7 staff complimentary Monday, 26 th February 2018

30am Coach arrives at Toorak Primary School to load luggage Depart School Our route to the state s capital is via the Hume Highway:~ Euroa Morning Tea rest stop Holbrook

1 Canberra 5 Day Educational Tour 2018 Toorak Primary School Monday 26 th February Friday 2 nd March Students / 7 staff complimentary Monday, 26 th February 2018 MELBOURNE - CANBERRA D (Please note: Student and teachers need to supply their own morning tea and lunch on the 1 st day) 7.30am Coach arrives at Toorak Primary School to load luggage Depart School Our route to the state s capital is via the Hume Highway:~ Euroa Morning Tea rest stop Holbrook Lunch stop Gundagai Tourist Information Centre afternoon rest stop 5.00pm Arrival in Canberra After dinner students are able to settle into their rooms Accommodation: Capital Country Holiday Park 47 Bidges Rd Sutton NSW 2620

2 Tuesday, 27 th February 2018 CANBERRA BLD 8.00am 10.00am 1.00pm (arrive 9.40am for security check-in) (split into 2 groups) 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm Parliament House We will be taken on an educational tour to learn about the House of Representatives and The Senate. Participate in the Parliamentary Education Office program and enjoy hospitality with a local member. Hospitality with local member (school to book local member) Free Time Senate/House of Representatives PEO 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 3.15pm pm 2.00pm 3.00pm National Library of Australia Stacks of Stories Discover the library s role, hidden treasures and changing technologies used to manage the collections. National Capital Exhibition Old Parliament House Gardens Walking Tour 4.30pm Mt Ainslie Take a scenic drive to the top of Mt Ainslie for a perfect view of Canberra s unique layout. Take in Lake Burley Griffin, and many of Canberra s national attractions. See great views of the Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade and Parliament House, along with the beautiful Snowy Mountains. 5.45pm 7.00pm 9.00pm Questacon by night - The National Science and Technology Centre strives to promote greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community with a commitment to making that experience fun, interactive, and relevant.

3 Wednesday, 28 th February 2018 CANBERRA BLD 8.30am 9.30am Government House Guided Tour Government House is the residence of the Governor - General 10.00am 11.00am High Court of Australia Guided Tour - The High Court is the highest court in the Australian Judicial System. The function of the high court is to interpret and apply the law of Australia. Embassy Drive Travel past international diplomatic missions 1.00pm 2.30pm 1.30pm 3.00pm Electoral Education Centre Educational sessions on the federal electoral system include an audio-visual presentation, an interactive display area, as well as a classroom polling place. 3.00pm 4.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Here we enjoy the educational program Who s the boss? and journey through time and discover Australia s democracy in exciting new exhibitions, activities and historic role-plays. 4.30pm Putt Putt Golf / Jumping Capital Country Holiday Park 8.30pm 9.30pm (arrive at 8.15am for check-in) AMF Belconnen Ten Pin Bowling (1 game plus shoe hire) Here the students challenge each other to a game of ten pin bowling.

4 Thursday, 1st March 2017 CANBERRA BLD 8.30am 10.00am Australian Institute of Sport Tour - See where Australia s fittest bodies are created. Experience the life of an elite athlete as you tour our internationally recognised sports facilities and test your skills in an interactive exhibition am 12.15pm National Museum of Australia Self Guided & Meet the People - Where you can explore Australia s place in the global network; the cultural icons and symbols that represent our nation. Participate in the museums newest interactive game. 1.20pm 4.45pm (Students to 1.20pm for orientation) Australian War Memorial DZone and teacher self-guided tour - Students have the opportunity to visit the War Memorial as this offers many ways for them to come to understand and empathise with those Australians who served and died during war. 1.30pm 2.00pm - DZone (31 Students) 2.00pm 2.30pm DZone (32 Students) Last Post Ceremony Not Available SWLC Not available Students to EXIT Memorial By 4.45pm After Conference Room: (to be booked) School to organise activity

5 Friday, 31 st March 2017 CANBERRA - MELBOURNE BL Load Coaches 7.30am Depart Canberra The return journey will be the reverse of Day 1. Approx. 5.00pm Arrival at Toorak Primary School **The costing provided is an indicative price as prices may vary slightly until bookings are secured and depending on the programs you choose. Please be aware that if passenger numbers fall below the minimum number stated on the tour costing, the tour may need to be re-costed. Some properties have strict FOC policies. Schools may not be entitled to FOC staff if numbers are low. Final numbers of passengers, along with any dietary requirements are due 21 days prior to departure. Due to the strict terms and conditions set by accommodation venues, we are required to advise them of any student number changes prior to 14 days of departure. Any changes made within this period may incur a change fee of $50.00 per change. If accommodation venues are not notified within this period, will be charged the full amount for any student that does not travel on the day of the tour. Unfortunately, this charge will be passed onto the school. Tour Includes: 1 x 48 Seat Coach with seatbelts & 1 x 34 Seat Coach with seatbelts Courteous and friendly Coach Captains 6 staff complimentary All admissions as per itinerary Accommodation Capital Country Holiday Park Meals as per itinerary (, Packed Lunch, ) Students/Teachers linen and towels are supplied. Toorak Primary School 5 Day Canberra Educational Tour 2018 $ per student includes $58.09 GST - based on students & 7 staff complimentary GST on food component $10.90 Prices are subject to change

WELCOME TO CANBERRA!

WELCOME TO CANBERRA! Day 1 Monday, 10 th June 2013 7.15am 8.15am 1.45pm 3.25pm 4.30pm Check in to flight at Perth Airport Depart Perth Airport QF762 Arrive at Melbourne Airport for connecting flight Depart Melbourne Airport