OUR CANBERRA EXCURSION!

We had the most wonderful time in Canberra-what a great couple of days!  We kept pretty busy visiting FOUR locations on our first day there.
First up, the National Museum, where we discovered an interesting map of Australia:

Next, Screensound, where we learned about the interesting history of Australian film and sound recordings...we were amazed at how many movies and TV shows Australia has actually made!


We got to draw a cartoon sequence and spin it to animate it.

Afterwards, came the War Memorial.  This was a bit more of a solemn time as we learned about the world wars and got to watch some amazing audio-visual presentations.  Some would say a bit too life-like for comfort!  I am so proud of the way you conducted yourselves 5/6CF, and it was wonderful to see everyone honouring those who have sacrificed for our country.



Then, finally it was off to Questacon for Year 5 and the Australian Electoral Commision for Year 6.  This was great, as we got to put into action all our learning about Democracy and got to do a hands-on vote for the best fruit.  Congratulations apple, you are officially the most popular fruit in Australia (well, according to Year 6!)

Counting the votes

 Well, finally it was time for some dinner and we were all starving.  After eating our fair share of dinner, everyone went straight off to bed and had a wonderful night's sleep. ;) If only!

The next day, Year 6 went to Questacon and had a great time while Year 5 went to the AEC:



Laura and Steph casting their secret ballot for favourite fruit

Afterwards, Year 5 went to Old Parliament House where we actually got to sit in the House of Representatives chamber on the actual seats the Members sat on.  Some people dressed up as some of the Speakers from previous years.


Then it was on to Parliament House where both grades got to do a terrific role-play of passing a bill through the House of Representatives, and finally, a tour of the actual House of Representatives and the Senate:



Excited to be at the place we've been learning about ALL term! 



Year 5 in the House of Representatives

Year 5 even had time for a visit to the roof to see the very impressive flag and the amazing view.

Well, a wonderful time was had by all and there were quite a few sleepy heads drooping on the way back.  Still, the thought of a McDonalds dinner kept many awake and was voted the most exciting part of the excursion by several!

We finally arrived home very tired but happy to have had a wonderful excursion.  Well done to everyone for your fantatsic behaviour and enthusiasm!  We'll always remember this as a great excursion!

Tell Mrs Fredericks what your favourite part of the camp was!!