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🚌 Year 5 & 6 Canberra Camp – Final Reminders for Parents

The countdown is on! Our Year 5 and 6 students are getting ready for an exciting and educational adventure to Canberra from Tuesday 18th November to Friday 21st November 2025.

To ensure your child is fully prepared, please take note of the following packing list and important reminders:

✅ What to Bring:

• Towel and basic toiletries
• Pyjamas
• Comfortable, activity-appropriate clothes for 4 days (pack for cooler weather)
• Underwear and warm socks for 4 days
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Drink bottle
• Roll-on insect repellent
• Set of full Uniform for Parliament House
• Bag for dirty clothes

🛏️ All linen, pillows, and doonas are provided by the camp.

🚫 What NOT to Bring:

• Makeup, hairspray, hair straighteners/dryers
• Aerosols of any kind
• Mobile phones, smart watches, gaming devices, or any electronic devices
• Valuables
• Chewing gum

Please note: Any of the above items brought to camp will be confiscated and returned to parents upon return to school.

⏰ Key Times: Updated Departure Time!

• Departure: Tuesday 18th November at 7am (students to arrive by 6:30am)
• Return: Friday 21st November at approximately 6:00pm (departing Canberra at 10:30am)

🏛️ Activities Include:

Students will enjoy a packed itinerary including visits to:

• Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
• National Museum of Australia
• Questacon
• Australian War Memorial
• National Gallery of Australia
• Mt Ainslie
• Parliament House…and more!

Please see the itinerary attached...

We’re looking forward to a fantastic camp experience filled with learning, fun, and unforgettable memories!