Major Primary Excursions

There are two main excursions in the primary department. Both excursions are undertaken at the beginning of term 4.  

Year 5 - Lake Keepit Excursion   
The year 5 excursion is designed to develop leadership and cooperation skills.
This excursion is to Lake Keepit, and is run by NSW Sport and Recreation. The students participate in the Outdoor Education Program, where they participate in activities such as canoeing, kayaking, high and low ropes, the rock wall and problem solving.

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Keepit - Canoing

Keepit – Lake View

Keepit – Rope Climb

 

 

 

 

 


The Year 6 - Sunshine Coast / Brisbane Excursion
 

This excursion is designed enhance the understanding of students in the Key Learning Areas of Human Society and its Environment and Science and Technology.

Government of Australia and the development of democracy within Australia

Students are taken on a guided tour of Queensland Parliament House

 

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Qld Parliament House


Australia’s unique environment -
Fraser Island

  • Rainforests
  • Sand island fesh water lakes
  • History behind the shipwreck Maheno

Students travel through and observe the various features of a temperate rainforest, as well as visiting a number of the fresh water lakes. The guides from The Fraser Island Safari explain the importance and development of this unique habitat.

As we travel along the east coast the children have often seen Humpback Whales on their annual migration

 

Underwater World and Australia Zoo 

  • The unique animals, which exist in Australia
  • The diversity of marine life which live in rockpools
  • How we are able to work towards preventing animals / environments from becoming endangered.   

 

Queensland Museum and Science Centre

  • Offers unique opportunities and resources for students 
  • Educational services includes ‘hands-on’ workshops, fun-filled activity sessions, special-interest.
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Temperate Rainforest
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Safari Tours - Fraser Island

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Maheno Shipwreck
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Whale - off Fraser Island
 
Students are accommodated at holiday parks in ensuite cabins. All meals are provided.
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