Year 6 Canberra Trip

We asked some of our Year 6s to reflect on their time in Canberra...

One of the best experiences was when my friends and I bought a lot of food at KFC in Yass. It was fun eating our favourite food while talking about our upcoming adventures throughout Canberra.

Another great experience was when we went to the Senate Gardens next to the Old Parliament House. Sitting in the shade next to the bushes (nearly as tall as the old parliament itself), talking to my friends, and taking photos of that wonderful experience easily became one of the best moments of our Canberra camp.

Another highlight was when we ate ice-cream in the Parliament House in front of the famous Lego Parliament House. What made it even better was laughing at each other’s jokes while taking funny photos.

But the BEST experience was when we went to Questacon! Questacon had to be the best because of its giant slide (which I almost didn’t go on because it looked too scary), the ball-throwing speed machine (my best speed was 91 km/h — so cool!), and the huge moon displayed in the centre of the building (which was even cooler than anything else).

And those were my best experiences from Canberra Camp 2025!

- Pranav

McDonald's and KFC were some of the best places to eat, and we were lucky that we got to go there because it’s not something you can do every day.

Questacon was my second favourite place because of all the fun activities there, especially the big activities like experiencing an earthquake and going down the giant slide.

- Anureet

War Memorial: On Monday, the Year 6s visited the Australian War Memorial. The Memorial is a place to remember and honour the men and women who have served in Australia's military, including those who have died for our freedom.

We were able to be a part of the Last Post Ceremony, a daily tribute that commemorates the service and sacrifices of Australians who have died in war. We watched a special service, which included members of the Air Force performing a special tribute. Our school captains laid a wreath at the edge of the Pool of Reflection. We also explored the museum at the War Memorial, which had many exhibits about all the wars Australians have fought in.

Old Parliament House: We visited Old Parliament House on our last day in Canberra, on Wednesday. We got to see the old Senate and old House of Representatives, and we even sat in the chairs that former members of Parliament used. We did lots of fun activities.

We visited an education centre in Old Parliament House and learnt all about voting in elections. We even did our own mini election roleplay! After that, we visited the Old Parliament House gardens.

- Amreen