Combined Cessnock
Small Schools
Stage 3 Canberra Excursion 2014
Our wonderful small schools are combining this year to participate in an exciting and educational
excursion to our nation’s capital to support a range of Stage 3 Curriculum Outcomes. Joining together
on excursions such as these enables schools to reduce costs for parents, while allowing students a
chance to mix with students of the same age from other local schools.
This excursion is not until Week 10, Term 3 but the information below will allow you and your child to
start preparing for the trip’s organisation and cost.
Who: - Year 5 and 6 students from Millfield, Paxton, Congewai and Mulbring (Year 5 only).
When – Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th September, 2014 (Term 3, Week 10)
Cost – $300/student.
It is recommended that payment is made in installments. This would then work out to be about
$15/week if you started next week. Please see your school’s office for payment.
Full payment must be completed by Friday 5th of September ( Week 8, Term 3).
$50 Deposit - So that bookings can be finalised, a deposit or installments of at least $50 must
be paid by the end of Term 2 ( Friday 27th June).
Note: Due to costing confirmations, students pulling out of the excursion after 27th of
June will be liable for any cancellation costs. This may include the loss of deposit or up
to full cost of the excursion (dependent on cancellation costs).
Don’t forget that each school holds funds to help families who may be experiencing financial
difficulties. Please see your school principal for support if needed.
Itinerary
Please see the attached itinerary sheet for a list of the exciting attractions and learning experiences.
Behaviour Expectations
Cessnock’s small schools are well known for their exemplary behaviour. For this reason, please
remember that it is a privilege to attend this excursion, not a right. Students who do not display
positive behaviour at school in the weeks leading up to the excursion may have their invitation to
attend this excursion withdrawn.
Accompanying Staff/Parents
Unfortunately due to the number of schools participating, parents are unable to participate in this
excursion. This is due to cost, space and child protection restrictions. Each school will be sending at
least one staff member to ensure students feel safe and supported on this excursion.
Expression of interest forms: To confirm our accommodation, we will need to have accurate
numbers by the end of this term. Therefore the expression of interest form and $50
deposit/instalment must be returned by 27th of June.
More specific information and medical notes will follow closer to the excursion
If you have any further questions or queries, please feel free to ask your school for more details.
Many thanks,
Scott Anderson
( Principal-Millfield Public School)
on behalf of
Emma Cornish
(Stage 3 Excursion Co-ordinator)
Expression of interest - Canberra Excursion 2014
My child/ren ____________________ wish to take part in the Stage 3 Canberra Excursion
from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th September.
I understand that this expression of interest must be returned with at least $50
deposit/instalments by the 27th of June 2014.
I understand that if my child behaves unsatisfactorily or unsafely at school before
the excursion, then the offer of attending the excursion may be withdrawn.
I understand that the total cost for the excursion ($300) must be paid by Friday 5th
of September.
I understand that cancellation after the 27th of June may result in my child losing
their deposit or having to pay up to the full cost of the excursion ( dependant of
cancellation costs).
Parent / Guardian signature __________________________ Date ______________
This note must be returned with $50 deposit/instalments by the 27th of June, 2014.
Canberra Excursion 2014 – Itinerary
Below is our itinerary for the Stage 3 Canberra Excursion- We
have also included the website of each attraction so you can check
them out for yourself.
Tuesday 16th September
6.30 am Depart Millfield Public School ( Millfield/Paxton/Congewai)– Please arrive by 6.15am to allow times for
luggage to be loaded. Travel will be with Sid Foggs Coach lines.
7.00am Arrive/Depart Mulbring Public School
2.00pm – Parliament House Tour and Parliament Education session(www.aph.gov.au)
5.00pm – Arrive at Accommodation- Gold Creek Tourist Resort ( www.gctr.com.au )
7.30pm – National Dinosaur Museum – Guided tour (
www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au )
Wednesday 17th September
9.30am - Royal Australian Mint -Guided tour ( www.ramint.gov.au )
10.30 am - Australian War Memorial. ( w w w . a w m . g o v . a u )
2.00pm- National Museum of Australia (www.nma.gov.au)
4.00pm –Drive through tour of Embassy District
4.30 pm -Electoral Education Centre – learning activity. (www.aec.gov.au /Education/services/eec_canberra.htm)
7.00 pm – Questacon - 'hands-on' science centre (www.questacon.edu.au)
Thursday 18th September
8.30am - Australian Institute of Sport – Guided tour and hands
on (www.ausport.gov.au/ais/visit)
10.30am - Leave Canberra
5.00pm – Return Mulbring Public School
5.30 pm– Return Millfield Public School