Year 4 Excursion to Polly Woodside
By Hana and Jyll 4A
Ahoya mateys!
On Thursday, 15th of October, all the grade 4s went on an excursion to the Polly Woodside. We arrived at school and left at 9am and took tram number 96 for twelve stops.
We have been learning about the first fleet and prison hulks so our teachers decided that it would be a good experience that we see one of the ships in person. When we arrived at Polly Woodside we were greeted by some friendly sailors.
What we learnt:
- Did you know that if you bring a banana on board that is considered bad luck? And what a coincidence that ¼ of the grade 4s had a banana for recess! Your first step on board must be on your right foot because you want to sail right, get it?
- The steering wheel is at the back of the boat so the captain or person steering can look at the sail and see where the wind is coming from.
- The captain, cook, navigator and first mate have their own room! But the captain has his own bathroom including a bathtub! These people were the only ones on the ship who had access to a fireplace which means if it is freezing cold, they were the only ones on the ship who had access to heat!
- Showers, that is always a question especially if you are on a ship for 6-9 months like, you can’t not shower for 6-9 months so when it rains, strip off! Free shower!
- How do you use the bathroom? The answer is simple, just sit on a can and do your business. Now, the REAL question is how do I wipe my bottom? Well the answer is a bit gross you use an old bit of rope to wipe and wash it in the… you guessed it the sea!
- The bell signalises danger. 1 ring means port, 2 rings means starboard, 3 rings means dead ahead and 4, the most annoying one yet, all hands on deck. You must come to the deck or you should get less pay. Even if you're sleeping you HAVE to help.
We hope you enjoyed reading about our fun trip at Polly Woodside! Wish you were there? I bet!
