Primary School Canberra Excursions

Primary School Canberra Excursions – Visit your Nation’s Capital

Canberra is an energetic city offering exciting primary school Canberra excursions. Due to the huge number of attractions, diverse range of engaging and fun  education programs and proximity to the snowy mountains, it’s a Canberra tour not to be missed.

Our specific primary school Canberra tour is suitable for school grades 5-8, though can be adapted for older year levels. The primary school Canberra trip itinerary supports learning curriculum requirements by covering civics and citizenship, history and heritage, science, the environment, art and culture.

By visiting the national capital on a school excursion, students develop a deeper comprehension of the Australian political system and the way the country is governed.

The National War Memorial, is equally an important part of the tour where students can reflect on the commitments and camaraderie of Australians at war, fostering a deep sense of national pride.

Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre, is always a highlight for the students. With over 200 hands-on exhibits in eight themed galleries, live science demonstrations, visitors of all ages are invited to touch, play and learn about the role of science in everyday life.

These tours are designed to be learn along side fun. Encouraging participation leading to experiential learning.

Depending on the month of travel, an exciting addition to our Canberra Tours is to incorporate a day or two in Sydney and/or in snow season, incorporate a trip to the snow fields. Many children have never had the opportunity to see snow before! Snow hire can be arranged, as well as professional group lessons, or tobogganing.

Primary school Canberra excursions enhance the learning process of your young students, and create memories that last a lifetime!

Best time to travel:

Any time during school year

Our Primary School Canberra Trips include:

  • Safety management and incident management plans
  • Flights, accommodation and transport
  • Sightseeing recommended:
    – Parliament House Tour
    – Electoral Education Centre Tour
    – Government House Tour
    – Royal Australian Mint Tour
    – Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Tour
    – Old Parliament House Tour
    – War Memorial Tour
    – Questacon Tour (also available as a evening activity)
    – CSIRO Discovery Tour
    – National Museum Tour
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners
  • Pre-departure support with a dedicated Tour Coordinator
  • On-tour support including 24 hour emergency assistance provided by Student Horizons’ incident management team

We have many other fun and educational activities you may with to include within your tour, including some exciting evening activities which will sure be a highlight for the kids!

Parliament House

Student Horizons’ Canberra Trips focus on safety, education and fun to provide an unforgettable and rewarding experience for young learners. We provide your students with a hands-on and interactive activities – supporting experiential learning and subsequently successful implementation of the Australian Curriculum. Get in touch today to speak with one of our dedicated tour coordinators who will explain how we will take the stress out of your next school Canberra excursion.

PACER Rebate

The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program is an Australian Government initiative to actively encourage every Australian student to visit their National Capital. The rebate is a travel subsidy paid to eligible schools that are located at least 150 kilometres from Canberra (conditions apply). The financial assistance is to assist support students’ on-site learning about national democratic, historical and cultural institutions in Canberra, the nation’s capital.

For more information about Eligibility of your school, please download the below link.

Download: Pacer Program – Eligibility & Requirements, and Application Form

For further assistance please contact PACER on 1300 368 248 or by email pacer@busyatwork.com.au

 

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