Day two begins...
Last night was one of the most peaceful camp nights we have ever experienced - no knocks on the doors, no tears and quiet cabins filled with sleeping children. Our adventure continues...
- Electoral Education Centre - learning to vote
- Government House - will we see Quentin Bryce?
- Parliament House - we meet Senator Claire Moore
- CSIRO Discovery - time to be scientists
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Today was a very busy
one, involving a lot of information
gathering. The children showed off their
knowledge by answering the questions fired at them by our various guides. The children found it difficult to pinpoint a
favourite activity for the day because they enjoyed it all.
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| On top of Parliament House |
First up, we went to the Educational Electoral Centre where
we saw fantastic videos, which taught us about the history of voting in
Australia. We had a great day at
Parliament House. My favourite thing
today was going up on top of Parliament House.
(Maddy W)
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| Electoral Education Centre |
My favourite thing about today was watching a real session
in progress in the House of Representatives.
(Andrea)
Visiting the Governor General’s house was wonderful because
it was massive inside. It was filled
with all sorts of lovely furniture; one piece, which was interesting, was a
jewellery cabinet. It was made from 10
different types of Australian wood. Not
only that, it had 56 different little drawers.
It took the creator 18 months to carve.
(James)
I enjoyed watching Question Time at Parliament House and
listening to the speeches, which were timed.
The Governor General’s house was magnificent. We saw an example of a dinner table setting. My favourite thing was the cabinet filled
with examples of the different Australian
service medals. (Rhys)
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| Voting |
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| In the GG's residence |
The dinner table in the Governor General’s house was really
long and could potentially seat 54 guests.
The crockery was Wedgewood, decorated in 24 carat gold. On every item in the setting displayed a
crown representing the Queen. When the
setting in correctly positioned, the crown faces the guest. (Sophie)
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| Voting Officials |
The Governor General’s house was my favourite, especially
the dining room, because I got to sit in the exact spot where the Queen sat
when she visited Quentin Bryce.
(Madeline)
I loved looking at the beautiful expensive furniture in the
Governor General’s house. At the Electoral Education Centre, we role played
passing a voting session and I was one of the voting officials. (Izzy)
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| Chillin' in the GG's Rolls Royce |
The Governor General’s house was absolutely awesome
inside. I also enjoyed observing the
members debating issues during question time at the House of
Representatives. (Lydia)
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| Clerk Keely |
The role-play at Parliament House was my favourite activity
because I got to play the role of the clerk while we role played passing a
bill.
I also enjoyed watching the
question time in the House of Representatives.
(Keely)
Playing the role of a Shadow Minister at Parliament House
was my favourite activity of the day because I got to argue against a
bill. When we finally went up to the top
of Parliament House we had the most magnificent view and there was a great
photo spot. (Olivia P)
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| In front of the GG's House |
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| View of Old Parliament House, War Memorial and Mt Ainslie from the top of Parliament House |
Senator Claire Moore is really looking forward to speaking to the St Catherines Team at Parliament House to explain her role and responsibilities as a Senator.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are all having an amazing time. School is very quiet without you all.
ReplyDeleteHey Rhys, hope you had a good sleep as i just read your itinerary.Sounds wonderful you lucky children. Love Mum X
ReplyDeleteWhat you let the teachers sleep!!!! No way!! You should be ashamed of yourselves Year 7!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having too much fun. The Adams' household is very quiet without you both. I hope you enjoyed the Geocon as much the second time around.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sending the itinerary through. I'm tired just reading it. I love the photos from Day one and the stories. Have a great time.
ReplyDeleteHayley, the cat didn't know when to wake up this morning. His alarm clock was missing. Love you, Mumxxx
Hi Sara,
ReplyDeleteSorry we didn't make the airport to see you off but Frannie sent an email to say she was there.We have been thinking of you lots and have been following the stories on this blog spot. Sounds like your trip has been action packed!Were off tho Bangkok today and have had a great trip so far.
Lots of Love
Mum Seungho and Clara
After today I am sure we will have at least one politician out of the lot of you. You are having an amazing time I hope you get a good nights sleep tonight ready for tomorrows fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Kat, sounds like you are having a fabulous time! Enjoy every second. Sean is looking after your fish while you are away - wish them luck! He was soooo happy to go to school today after reading about all the fun you are having! Can't wait to hear about the next adventures! Love Mum
ReplyDeleteHi Seb,
ReplyDeleteWow mate! 3 times to Canberra in under 3 months, I don't even think many of the politicians would visit Canberra that often.
Anymore more visits to Canberra and they'll start to think you'r a local.
At least if the bus driver gets lost you maybe able to give him or her some directions, after all it was only 2 weeks ago that you helped direct me to Canberra Stadium and the Institute Of Sport.
It's great to read how things have been going and it sounds like you're all having a fabulous time.
I hope the teachers are also having a great time and you kids are making it easy for them to enjoy the trip as well. (I'm sure you all are)
Laura says hi and said to tell you she ended up winning all 4 stages of the Toowoombe Junior Tour on the weekend.
I will say the silence is defining without your incessant teasing of Laura, I even think Laura is a little lost without it.
Only joking, she now thinks she's King Pin and has already moved in on your favourite position in front of the T.V. Good luck trying to get it back mate!
Keep the posts coming and have a great time.
Lots of Love
Dad, Mum and Laura xxx
I'm loving this blog, thank you so much Kath for organising. I know your have a great time Maddie, the house is quite without you and we were all on time this morning!!!. I will go to your orientation on Wednesday and will let you know how it goes. Take care, love and miss you heaps Mum, Dad and Aleisha oh Ardie too xxxooo
ReplyDeleteHi Madisson
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a great time. Charlie is missing you so much, he cried himself to sleep last night, every now and then we would hear.... I miss Madisson. Anyway he woke quite happy this morning when he realised he didn't have to fight you for the TV. Brandon says to say hello (that's about how much you get from Brandon in morning). We hope that you are enjoying yourself and look forward to the many stories you will be telling us upon your return. Miss you, love you always Mum, Dad, Brandon and Charlie
hey everyone
ReplyDeleteglad to see you are having a great time! its very quiet without you and there's no one to open the door for a shortcut for Mrs Ffrench.
Calling Canberra Camper Jasmine F
ReplyDeleteI’m having another go at blogging because
I think the first one ended up in cyber space.
Day 2 is massive with parliament and a night visit
to CSIRO, Looks like the teachers get another
good night’s sleep! Luv Mum, Dad and Candice
Hi Izy
ReplyDeleteWOW your itinerary looks great, no rest or relaxing ! Miss Lily is already looking for you, and misses your big hugs and kisses ! I think even Heywood is lonely without you ! And of course, I miss you the MOST. Be safe, keep warm, and have heaps of fun. Take some photos of your favourite things and most of all, enjoy the special friendships that you will make along the way. Lots of love always, Mum, xoxoxo
Hello my baby, Alexia
ReplyDeleteHope Questacon was everything you thought it would be. We miss you. XXXHHH Love Mum and Dad
Brodie hope you have a great time love Kira
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe and have a great time.
ReplyDeleteDear Madeline its very quite without you ardie is not that playful since you left. I can not wait for you to come back home,but its very peaceful without you and fun only joking. Love Aleisha.
ReplyDeleteHi Jazzy,
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great time with all your friends. Ollie was looking for you everywhere. Abigail says hello and wants another cuddle. Blake says hello and home is very quiet as Blake has no one to argue with. The week will go very quickly and can not wait to read your blogs.
Lots of love Mum, Dad, Blake and Ollie
Hi Seb
ReplyDeleteHope your having a great time in Canberra.
I do miss you.
Keep Safe
Laura XXXXXX
Hi Soph,
ReplyDeleteYou all sound like you are having a great time, wish I had gone to Questacon. We went to Floriade today, so many beautiful tulips (my favourite!)
Samson and Zeus miss you so much that they have ripped apart your tissue box (and tissues) and have completely covered your floor. What a shame we are not there to help Dad clean up!!
See you soon
Love Mum xx
HI Lydia,
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your trip. We were wondering how many times you went on the free fall at Questacon? It is very quiet at home ... no singing, no dancing, no tapping... no Lydia.
Hope you are having a wonderful time and learning a bit too.
Miss you lots.
Love, Mum and Sasha
Hi Lydia,
I am having lots of fun without you.
Mik and Ava said HI !
Miss you lots. love, Sasha
Hey Josh,
ReplyDeleteYou all sound like you are having an awesome time. I loved looking at your photos. Jake hopes you liked Questacon. Kayla misses you very much. Aunty Mary has been looking out for your orange beanies. And Dad says remember to bring back some snow for him!!! Miss you heaps xx
Love Mum
Hi Lissy,
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a good time. I hope when you go to the snow it is going to be fun. When you get back my cast will be off!
From your little brother Mattias.
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sending Josh some text messages. He was really looking forward to spending time with you guys. Sounds like you are all having a fantastic time and you haven't even gone to the snow yet! Josh is much better now but still needs lots of rest so make sure you all keep warm, eat well, get lots of sleep (lol) and most of all keep safe.
Liz Nichols xx
Hi Kathleen Ozzie is sad without you! He didn't even get up to say hello this afternoon! Have fun
ReplyDeleteDear Liv,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having an awesome time. Take lots of photos!
And don't forget the suncream with you hit those slopes!
Love you and miss you heaps
Mum, Dad and Greta
Hi Cleo, missing you heaps. Its very lonley with out you around. Have heaps of fun!
ReplyDeleteLove Braxton & Jess.
Hi Cleo hope you are having a great time and keeping warm. Take lots of photo's. We all miss you heaps!
ReplyDeletelove Mum, Dad and Trista xxxooo.
Hi guys sounds like your having a ball, have fun, don't forget to take photos and enjoy. (Rach, Princess doesn't know where to sleep - I think you will be in trouble when you get home - have a great time) luv Dad, Mum and the boys
ReplyDeleteHey James looks like you are rather busy over the next few days.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well. Have lots of fun. Sleep well.
Miss you lots.
Love Mum, Dad, Matthew and William
P.S William wants to know where you IPOD touch is.
Hi Bella
ReplyDeleteThought I would let you know that I am recording the X-Factor for you this week,so you won't miss "One Direction". Have a great time at the snow, and don't forget to buy me a present ! Lily scratched my eye again, and her top tooth is coming through, so she is biting mum and I all the time ! Love your brother Heywood
Hi Gem. We are loving the blog - it looks like you are having so much fun. It has been cold here so Dad has let cookie sleep in your bed. She may have left a bone under your bed - not that you would notice. Hope you got to see some action in parliament today. Hope you and all the crew have a wonderful time and make some fantastic memories to share. Look after each other and have fun! Love from us!
ReplyDeleteHi Elissa,
ReplyDeleteSo exciting to read about all your news and see the photos. Makes me feel as though you are not that far away!! Luca cant wait to hear about the science experiences at CSIRO. Dad and Daisy are missing you too! Love Mum
Dearest Michael
ReplyDeleteWish you are feeling well. Mum and I miss you. Your well organised and action packed itinerary sounded like great fun. I should have stowed away in your large suitcase and join the fun. After all, I have a blue jacket and a orange beanie and I don't think anyone will notice. Have fun and take care. Love Dad.
Hi Hayley
ReplyDeleteI had to wake Mema up this afternoon. He sleeps a lot. Matt
Hayley, Don't forget to look for your Great Great Uncle - Dominic Carew at the War Memorial. Love you lots and miss you heaps. Mum, Dad and Matt
Hi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you guys made it to Canberra safely. You have done so much already and it looks like you're having so much fun. Enjoy every minute of it, you're very fortunate to have this opportunity in your life....We miss you heaps, it's not the same without you !!
Love Mum, Dad, Gabby and Bianca
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting day had by all. I bet you liked the role plays and the beautiful house. It's pretty quiet around here without you. Ryan misses you heaps, as we all do. Have heaps of fun with you friends. Love Mumxx
Hi Emma san ogenki desu ka?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are having a lot of fun with your friends. It is very quiet here without you because Erika has no one to fight with! Erika is coming to my work both Tue and Thu since you won't be around here. It would be a good experience for her. Stay warm and keep enjoying your trip (^_−)−☆
Love Mum, Erika & Mr. Mi xoxoxo
Parents, thank you for your lovely comments - the children are loving them!
ReplyDeleteHi Will and Riley,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see all the wonderful photos. Will we missed you on our run last night but we didn't miss not having to pick Riley up from dance at 8pm. Riley I need to know if you are in Senior Tap 42nd street dance so I can fill in forms by Friday. Angus is missing you both. He keeps walking into your rooms in the morning looking lost. Bet u can't wait until skiing tomorrow. Have fun
Love Mum and Tank
Hello Canberra Campers, Wow another wonderful day! I am very excited for the teachers and their ability to actually get some SLEEP. They truly are a wonderful group of young people you have with you this year. Their happy faces make me smile when I look at the photos. Thanks for sharing your adventure so generously with all of us. Good on you Kathy for setting this up, it was a great idea.
ReplyDeleteMiss McCarthy
Sophie, When I worked in Qld Parliament House they had a similar Wedgewood setting. I actually broke a cup while returning it to its special cabinet. I was threatened with having the money taken out of my pay to replace it. Thank goodness it was only a threat. Sounds like you had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHi Lydia,
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see all your smiling faces.
The snow is next!!! Wow!!
Love, Mama, Papa and Sasha xxx