Year 6 Canberra Trip 2025

Our Year 6 students have just returned from an action-packed week in Canberra, and what a week it was! The annual visit to our nation’s capital gave students the chance to deepen their understanding of Australian history, government, science, sport, and culture through a range of hands-on and eye-opening experiences.

At Questacon, students were immersed in interactive exhibits including robotics and lightning demonstrations that made science come alive!

A highlight for many was the visit to Parliament House, where students toured the chambers and even stepped into the shoes of our leaders with a fun and insightful role-play session. 

Over at the National Electoral Education Centre, students participated in a mock election (a perfectly timed activity!).

The trip also included a tour of the Australian Institute of Sport, where students were inspired by stories of elite athletes and got to test their own abilities in the interactive Sportex zone.

Time for reflection came during a visit to the Australian War Memorial, where students paid their respects and learned about the stories behind the symbols of national service and sacrifice.

Visits to the French and German Embassies allowed students to extend their language learning and global awareness.

Rounding out the experience were visits to the Royal Australian Mint, where students discovered how coins are made, and the National Museum of Australia, where they explored fascinating exhibits on our country's diverse history and heritage.

It was a memorable week filled with learning, laughter, and new perspectives that will no doubt stay with our students for years to come.

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. Through the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program, the government extended financial support to alleviate the costs associated with the trip, underscoring the importance of ensuring all students have access to such invaluable learning opportunities. With a cost of $1,275.00 per student, this support was instrumental in making the trip feasible for all. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.