In Stage 1, the students this term are studying the History unit called “The Past in the Present”. To ignite their learning and as part of our entry event, an excursion to Rouse Hill Estate was organised.
On the day, the students participated in two programs, “Lessons in the Past”, where the students took part in a re-creation of late 19th century classroom activities. This included writing on slates, sewing, drawing and outdoor physical education. This allowed students to compare life then and now.
The students also participated in “Early to Rise” which gave them the opportunity to explore the working areas of the farm as a child in 1889. As chores were part of the daily life for children living on the farm in the late 1800s, students experienced some of these for themselves; feeding the hens, hanging out the washing and polishing saddles. They even carefully handled many various artefacts from the past and shared their knowledge.
Everyone had such an amazing time!
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20 Aug 2026
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Wowsers after getting active at the Institute, they have now moved onto Old Parliament House. Word on the street, from all the tour guides, is that our students have been very well prepared and have so much knowledge and understanding of Government already!! Well done everyone and a huge thanks to Mrs Chand, Mrs Stone and Miss Leonardo for getting them ready. πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
20 Aug 2026
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Our mighty travellers are on their way home!!! I canβt believe another Stage 3 camp to Canberra is almost over!!! ππππππππ
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20 Aug 2026
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Wowsers after getting active at the Institute, they have now moved onto Old Parliament House. Word on the street, from all the tour guides, is that our students have been very well prepared and have so much knowledge and understanding of Government already!! Well done everyone and a huge thanks to Mrs Chand, Mrs Stone and Miss Leonardo for getting them ready. πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
20 Aug 2026
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Our mighty travellers are on their way home!!! I canβt believe another Stage 3 camp to Canberra is almost over!!! ππππππππ
20 Aug 2026
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They are packing so much in to their visit. I have to say the War Memorial is also one of my favourite places to visitβ¦.. ππΊππΊππΊππΊππΊ
20 Aug 2026
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Some Questacon fun to finish their dayβ¦.. Looks like they are having plenty of fun!!! ππππππππ
20 Aug 2026
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One of my favourite experiences in Canberra - the Australian Institute of Sport!!! Our kids look like they are having an absolute ball, along with their teachers of course!!! πππππππ
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20 Aug 2026
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Well they survived the night and are up ready to have another fabulous day in Canberra. We canβt wait to see what adventures they get up to today!!! ππππππππ
19 Aug 2026
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A day at Parliament House, Canberra! The students enjoyed observing Question Time in both the Senate and House of Representatives, and it was great to see them share their HSIE learning with our tour guide. π π§
19 Aug 2026
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Congratulations to all our St Bernieβs students who represented our school last week at the Zone Athletics Carnival!! You made us proud with your efforts , sportsmanship and achievements!! Congrats also to our students who will now move onto the next level - CSPD Diocesan Athletics Carnival!! ππ ππ ππ ππ ππ ππ
19 Aug 2026
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Well Stage 3 have made it safely to Canberra and are enjoying their activities already!!! Memories in the making!!! ππππππππ
19 Aug 2026
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STAGE 3 CAMP A quick pit stop on our way to Canberra! π¦πΊβ¨ Stretch, snack and recharge before we hit the road again! π