SPOTLIGHT

YEAR 6

Canberra

My favorite part about Canberra was the Australian Royal Mint. I enjoyed how we got to design our own coin, see how coins were made and were given the opportunity to mint a coin in the gift shop and buy a souvenir. Izzy 

In my opinion the best part of Canberra was visiting Questacon, the AIS and the War Memorial. Then ending off an amazing trip with an awesome Disco Party. Thanks Teachers and Parents!! Cleo 

My favourite part of Canberra was the War Memorial because it was so interesting to listen to all of the stuff that happened in World War 1 and 2 and it is a big thing to me because my brother is in the army. And I liked the disco. Matty

My favorite part about Canberra was going to the War Memorial and the AIS. Matilda

My favorite part about Canberra was going to AIS and watching the athletes train and the disco party. Ari

My favorite part about Canberra was hanging out with my cabin and learning stories about people in the army at the War Memorial. Paige 

My favorite part about Canberra is playing in Kingpin, the dinosaur museum, the aquarium and the zoo. Aron

My favourite parts about Canberrra were the bus trips with my friends and definitely the AIS to see where professional athletes train. Harrison 

My favorite part of Canberra was when we went to the war memorial and when I got to see the planes and tanks. Liam

One of my favourite parts about Canberra was gossiping with my cabin and experiencing the War Memorial. Sophia S

One of my favourite parts was the AIS and watching people train. Elijah 

My favorite part of Canberra was Questacon and looking at all of the science things that they have. Alex

My favourite part of Canberra was the AIS and I also really liked bowling, the arcade, and the disco. Sophie F

My favorite part of Canberra was when we went to Questacon because the big slide looked so fun and last time I went, I chickened out so I did it, and it was like your soul left your body!!!! - Molly J

My favourite part of Canberra was when we went to the arcade and we went bowling. I really enjoyed it because it was great team bonding and a whole lot of fun! Suzi

My favourite part of Canberra was the War Memorial because it doesn’t just tell you particular stories of the wars and only pay respect to them, it pays respect to all soldiers by having all their names down on walls in the memorial. Thomas

My favourite part of Canberra was when we went to Questacon and learned so much while having fun. The thing I liked most was probably the slide and the earthquake simulator then going back to the hotel and going to sleep well, maybe not going to sleep. Eddie 

My favourite part is Arcade Games because I like playing games with my friends.   Shivam 

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government is contributing funding to our school in the amount of $45 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. This funding was already factored into the initial cost to parents. 

Year 6 Memories 2025

ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL CHESS COMPETITION

The St Nicholas School competition has now concluded. Many matches were played with stalemates and replays a plenty. Through it all students were well mannered and respectful of their opponent. Lessons learnt included: take your time, be patient, don't rush the other player, once you take your fingers off the piece the move is over. 

Thankyou to the Yr 6 students who offered their expertise as judges over the term.

Yesterday Mr V came to officiate the grand final between Aron from Yr 6, and Hudson from Yr 5. It was a thoughtful game with each player showing deep concentration and consideration in each move. Congratulations to Aron the eventual victor. Thankyou to Mr V for joining us, see you same time next year. Mr V also stayed to play a few games with the students and imparted some handy tips.

NSW PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESS COMPETITION

In term 2 twenty students travelled to East Tamworth Primary School to compete in the North West Primary Schools Chess Competition. One team was the overall winner consisting of Will Gardiner, Yaksh Kapatia, Rex Sedon and Alex Bijnens awarding them the title of Tamworth Zone Champions. Pictured with a trophy for each player and one for the school.