Day 3

Off to an early start today after another fantastic night with peaceful children and happy teachers:

• Australian Institute of Sport 
• Australian War Memorial
• Depart for the snowfields

Look out for contributions from Mrs Boevink's Group tonight:   Katy, Grace, Gemma, Ella, Jasmine F, Catherine, Sara, Spenser, Nathaniel and Michael

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AWM with some soldiers we befriended

Getting physical at the AIS

We have arrived in the Snowfields.  The Alpine Gables is fantastic and the food is even better than Sizzler!  Thank you for all the entertaining messages you are all sending through.  There are lots of giggles and "awws".  Now for some words from the happy Canberra Campers...

The AIS was very interesting to see where all the athletes train and the War Memorial was very inspiring. Overall I had a very exciting day.      (Spenser)

Under Michael Klim's watch

Not everyone gets a medal :-(

I enjoyed the Australian Institute of Sport because it had interesting activities such as the rowing simulator. At the War Memorial it felt like I was actually in the war because I was surrounded by uniforms, planes and scenery.  (Katy)

I really liked the War Memorial today because I’ve always been interested in warfare. I found the visit very educational and exciting.  Can’t wait for the snow! (Michael)

Trying out skiing skills

I really liked the AIS and I didn’t realise Australia had so many athletes. I also liked the War Memorial – it was almost spooky. Hi Mum, Dad and everyone – hope you’re well.  (Sara)

The AIS was really interesting and fun. I really enjoyed the simulated sports area especially the soccer goal shooting. The War Memorial was really interesting and I found I learnt so many new things. Miss you all.  (Gemma)

 We visited the AIS today and learned a lot of interesting facts about swimming like the underground observation area. We then went to the War Memorial and visited all the exhibits. My favourite was the WWI and WW2 plane exhibits. Love you all! (Nat)

Watching the soldiers rehearsing for a ceremony

 My favourite place we visited today was the War Memorial. I liked the display of the WWI soldier who had been gassed. It was very moving. I also liked the sound and light show that simulated a bombing raid and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Ella)

Dinner at Alpine Gables

The place I loved today was the tomb of the Unknown Soldier the War Memorial. I loved it because it was so beautiful and quiet. I learnt that the room where the tomb is situated is made up of 6 million tiles! I hope everyone is OK and well at home.  (Jasmine F.)

The place I liked the best today was the AIS because of the awesome gymnasium.  The place where we are staying for 2 nights, is absolutely awesome – I have a huge bed all to myself, and the food is magnificent. (Grace)

Staff cooking the steaks

One of the things I enjoyed today was finding someone at the Australian War Memorial was a soldier named Bob Cockerill.  The Alpine Gables is much better than the Carotel because it has comfier beds and a variety of food options.  I devoured the spaghetti bolognaise and the dessert was very rich so I couldn’t finish it. (Catherine)

Hi Mummy, Daddy and Nicky

I miss you guys heaps! Everyday I wake up thinking about how you guys are.

I just wanted to know how Nicky went with his doctors appointment today I just couldn't keep my mind off it. I am also going to the snow tomorrow and I'm going to ski. I MISS YOU GUYS HEAPS LOVE YOU! xxx (Alessia)

Hi Mum and Matt

What are you up to? How is Dad at Fraser and is he catching a lot of fish for us to eat?bye love you and say hello to Mema for me.Love you.(Hayley)

Hi Mum,Dad and Ryan 

I am having the best time ever I miss you so much and you too Louie. WE HAVE GOT SNOW TOMORROW YAY! (Sarah)