Parramatta School, Rainforest, & White Water Rafting By: David Gibson

Parramatta School Parramatta High School – Sydney's oldest, co- educational high school, that has an established tradition of academic excellence. Since 1913, they have maintained their reputation for providing a quality education and make high expectations for each generation of students

Curriculum at PHS Years 7 & 8 Mathematics English Science History Geography Languages: French and Indonesian Music Personal Development/Health/Physical Education Technology

Curriculum at PHS Years 9 & 10 Mathematics English Science History Geography Personal Development/Health/Physical Education Careers: students in Year 9 only Students choose two elective subjects from the following: Commerce Drama Design & Technology Food Technology French Information & Software Technology Indonesian Industrial Technology Music Physical Activities & Sport Textiles & Design Visual Arts

Curriculum at PHS Years 11 & 12 Mathematics General Mathematics Extension I & II Mathematics English Advanced English Standard English as a Second Language English Extension Biology Chemistry Earth & Environmental Sciences Physics Senior Science Design & Technology Engineering Studies Information Processes & Technology Information Technology (VET) Industrial Technology: Timber & Furnishing Industries Hospitality (VET) Textiles & Design Music Visual Arts Chinese for Background Speakers French: Beginners & Continuers Indonesian: Beginners & Continuers Other options include: TAFE Open High School Saturday School for Community Languages Ancient History Modern History Extension History Community & Family Studies Business Studies Economics Legal Studies Retail Services (VET) Society & Culture Personal Development/Health/Physic al Education Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation

Transportation

Trains Single fares range from $308-$740 Passes to go almost anywhere run about $700 but are valid for 6 months

Buses Prices range from $99 for 500 kilometers to $185 for 1000 kilometers. There are a few in between that range and ones that go farther for more money.

Ferries Adult Sydney Pass - 3 day Sydney Pass can be used over an 8 day period 3 day pass Retail $ Retail $57.00 Retail $ day pass Retail $ Retail $75.00 Retail $ day pass Retail $ Combined Sydney Explorer- Bondi Explorer 1 day ticket Retail $39.00 Retail $19.00 Retail $ day ticket Retail $70.00 Retail $35.00 Retail $175.00

The Rainforest

Positives of the Rainforest Exotic Animals

Enticing Plants

Daintree Specialized Tours Boat Safaries PRICES Adults $22.00 Children age 4-15 $ HOUR & 1.25 HOUR CRUISE TIMES AM - 9:30*, 10:45 PM - 12:00, 1:30, 2:30* & 3:30* 4WD Safaries COST: $700AU per group ( max) per day Bushwalk’s Mon-Sat $ AU Per Person

White Water Rafting

Cairns Tourist Information Centre Cost $89.00 per Adult A fun filled 2 hours of rafting grade 3 rapids Return transfers from your Cairns and Port Douglas Accommodation The beautiful Barron Gorge National Park is only 20 minutes drive north of Cairns or 40 minutes drive south of Port Douglas Rafts carry up to 7 passengers plus your experienced river guide No experience necessary

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