Recently some of our students were able to attend the Australian Christian College and Australian Christian Home Schooling excursion to our national capital. Our students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. This included Parliament House, National Electoral Education Centre and The Australian War Memorial. They were also able to immerse themselves in interactive education at places like the Australian Institute of Sport, Questacon Science Centre, the National Zoo, and the National Museum of Australia
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 our families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government is contributing funding of between $90 & $150 (this is dependent on your location) 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 was such a fantastic trip for all involved and we would love to have more ACHS students and parents attend the next excursion. Keep an eye out on future newsletters regarding our next opportunity to visit our National Capital.
ACHS staff, students & parents on Federation Mall looking back on Parliament House.
Pictures left to right, top to bottom:
New Parliament House from Federation Mall
Student's participating in a House of Representatives role play - Parliament House
Racing wheelchair simulator - Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
Michael Klim - Jacket & Medals from Sydney Olympics - AIS
FJ Holden - National Museum of Australia
Avenue of Trees - Lake Burley Griffin
ACHS Students taking a rest - National Capital Exhibition
Students admiring Lego Model of parliament house - Parliament House
World War II Wall of Remembrance - Australian War Memorial
Sea Fury fighter plane - Australian War Memorial
Canberra by night - Mount Ainslie
ACHS staff, students and parents, ready to head home.
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