Sunday, 4 August, saw 88 excited Year 9 students begin the adventure to Canberra and the Snowy Mountains.  During the week ahead many memories and stories were made that will stay with the students for a long time. 

After a long drive on Sunday, the students had the experience of a closed session at Questacon the National Museum of Science, Technology and Innovation and had fun exploring interactive exhibits such as the Free Fall and Earthquake Room exhibits.

On Monday, students participated in tours exploring and acknowledging the importance of Parliament House and the War Memorial.  Interestingly for these young adults, they undertook a preferential election enactment at the Electoral Education Centre, which was very relevant for these young people who will be voting in the next few years. 

Tuesday, saw the students first day of action on the slopes! 

After a 5 am start, most students experienced snow for the first time and had fun learning how to ski.  This early start was repeated for three days (who would have thought the students would be so grateful for a 5:45 am sleep-in on the last day!) 

This year, the trip was blessed with three perfect days of weather which made skiing all that more enjoyable and early morning lessons allowed the students to adventure with each other all day.  The days were filled with many rides on the chairlift, T-Bar, practising their snowplough and crashes following attempted jumps.  The more advanced skiers enjoyed skiing in Perisher and Blue Cow and the less capable enjoyed their underground train ride to Blue Cow.  Thankfully all students remained injury free and rose to the challenge, demonstrated their resilience, harnessing their determination to tackle the mountain over the three days. 

I would like to acknowledge the group’s positive attitude and behaviour on the trip.  It was wonderful to hear so many were supportive, kind and caring towards each other during the trip.  I would like to thank the dedicated team of teachers who looked after Year 9 during their time away and supported me in this adventure.  A huge thank you to Mrs Parvin, Mr Hanlon, Mr Hobbes, Mr Hart, Miss Rayne, Mrs Basile and Mr De Somma. 

Mr Carney
Excursion Coordinator