Yarn and Stars

Reward Day at Luna Park, Sydney

Throughout the year, our Refugee and Aboriginal students have worked consistently both inside and outside the classroom.  As a reward, Stars Coordinator Ms Rattos and Ms Pham, together with Ms Kulevski the Aboriginal Coordinator, organised a fun-filled day at Luna Park Sydney.

Through a misty and smokey morning, our students arrived at Luna Park early and eager to get the day started. On arrival, students got to enjoy their morning tea under the Sydney Harbour Bridge whilst overlooking the Sydney Harbour. For some of our refugee students, this was their first time viewing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

With the sound of the rides warming up, the Ferris Wheel spinning and the Dodgem Cars revving, wristbands were distributed and students were ready to get the day started. Students had free time to explore the theme park to its fullest. Teachers also took this opportunity to engage with the students and explore the ever daring rides. Student’s  favourite was the Tango Train and the Wild Mouse. Another favourite was stepping back in time at Coney Island and the Wonky Walk. Cheers and screams could definitely be heard throughout the entire park.

As the sun was beginning to set, unfortunately the excitement had to come to an end. Students packed up and cleaned up leaving Luna Park with sad faces. A sleepy bus ride home was on the cards, where students shared the amount of times they all went on the rides. With the screams and excitement now just a distant memory, the bonding and fun-filled adventure the students shared would last a lifetime.

Ms Kulevski , Aboriginal Coordinator

Ms Rattos and Ms Pham, Stars Coordinators