Junior School News

Year 6 Canberra Trip: A four-day adventure to remember

What an unforgettable journey! Our Year 6 students set off on the last week of Term 1 for an incredible four-day adventure to Canberra, filled with excitement, learning, laughter and lasting memories. With teachers armed with coffee, and students brandishing unbridled enthusiasm, the trip began bright and early (emphasis on early!) with a departure from Hobart Airport our starting point.

From the moment we touched down in the ACT, there was no time to waste—our itinerary was jam-packed with activities that combined education with pure fun. Each day brought something new, from standing in the solemn grounds of the Australian War Memorial to diving into hands-on experiences at the Australian Institute of Sport (and yes, just when you think there couldn’t be any more excitement, a nighttime swim back at the AIS added another splash of fun).

We explored some of the nation’s most iconic institutions, including Parliament House, the High Court of Australia and the Royal Australian Mint, where we even got the opportunity to mint our own coins! Students were captivated by the stories and exhibits at the National Museum of Australia, inspired by the natural beauty of the National Arboretum, and challenged their curiosity at the Museum of Australian Democracy and Electoral Education Centre.

Art lovers were awed by the treasures of the National Gallery of Australia, and the excitement reached a new high when we wrapped up our trip with a visit to the always-popular Questacon: National Science and Technology Centre—a clear favourite that had everyone wondering and fully immersed in Science fun. Regardless of where our day took us, our staff were beaming with pride at the display of our schoolwide positive behaviours from our students. We lost count of the times people stopped to tell us how impressive our Year 6 students were.

With so many amazing places visited, it’s impossible to pick just one highlight. From sports and science to history and politics, every stop offered something special. More than anything, though, it was the friendships, laughter and shared experiences that truly made this trip unforgettable.

Canberra 2025—we’ll be talking about you for a long time!

Year 6 Teaching Team

Palm Sunday Liturgy

Our Junior School community came together on 7 April for a moving Palm Sunday Liturgy – a time of prayer, scripture and reflection as we entered Holy Week. With palms in hand, we remembered Jesus' journey and prepared our hearts for Easter. Thank you to the Year 2 Wombats for leading the liturgy.