Junior School

Year 1 Excursion to the Melbourne Zoo

On 7th August, Year 1 went on an excursion to the Melbourne Zoo.  We were blessed with many parent helpers and Mrs Clinch who were an amazing support to us in supervising the children. The children had an education session where they learnt about the different body coverings of different groups of animals. They also learnt about how the animals adapt to their habitats.

It was a great outing for the children as they learnt about the wonderful details of how God created these animals. They also learnt how to relate to each other in groups and enjoy each other’s company as they learnt in a different environment. Also, the fact that it was a fine day despite the weather forecast of rain, was also a testimony of God’s provision. To the children, it was an answer to their prayers for two weeks, that we will have fine weather on the day of the excursion! Thank you, God!

Anthea Albertus and Josephine Das

Year 1 Teachers

Students’ Comments

We had a lot of fun and saw many animals. My favourite was the snake. It felt very “bumpy”.

Hannah, 1A

I liked seeing the animals and walking around. My favourite animal was the giraffe.

Ethan T, 1A

We saw the meerkats and the reptiles. We also saw some giraffes. There was a sandpit we could play in.

Beatrice, 1A

I enjoyed playing on the logs, learning about different animals and watching the seals show their tricks.

Nicholas, 1A

I enjoyed touching the python and feeling its scales! I learnt a lot about snakes as well.

Joshua P, 1D

I loved watching the penguins moving very fast. They were very curious and kept on watching us. One of them even knocked its beak on the glass!

Justin L, 1D

It was funny when we made the meerkats jump. It was like they were exercising! I enjoyed listening to the talk on the meerkats.

Suhara, 1D

I enjoyed watching the orangutan’s tricks because I love looking at monkeys.

Zachary S, 1D