1. Friday 19 June – Tuesday 23 June 2015
Canberra Tour 2015
Friday 19 June – Tuesday 23 June 2015

2. STAFF 5 Staff are travelling with our students:
Ms Rosie Sciacca – Tour Coordinator
Mrs Judy Russell
Mrs Pauline Mundie
Mr David Whalley
Mr Michael Middleton

3. PURPOSE Educational Social Civics Science History of our nation
Cultural
Social
Strengthen existing friendships
Form new friendships
Learn more about ourselves

4. TOUR ESSENTIALS DEPARTURE: Friday 19 June 2015
Meet from Markwell Carpark (JPC) at 6:00am– bus will transport students to Brisbane Domestic Terminal for direct flight to Canberra
ARRIVAL: Tuesday 23 June 2015
Arrive at Brisbane Domestic Airport at 8:15pm – bus to transport all students back to Markwell Carpark (JPC) by approximately 9:15pm
ACCOMODATION: Golden Age Motor Inn
CANBERRA TRANSPORT: Murrays Coaches

5. DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP STUDENTS
On Friday 19 June– Bus will leave promptly at 6:30am
All students are required to be at school at 6.00am at Markwell Carpark.
Students to line up with their luggage at their tour group colour and teacher.
Students are required to wear formal uniform (no hats)
On Tuesday 23 June–
Students will arrive back at the College at around 9:15pm.
The bus will park at Security at Markwell Car park for pick up by parents.

6. AIRLINE: Flights and times
All students will arrive at school to travel to the airport by bus together on Friday morning. Students are to meet at Markwell Carpark at 6:00am.
All students will be picked up together from the airport by bus to arrive back at Markwell Carpark on Tuesday evening.
Departure:
Arrival:
Airline
Flight no.
Date
Departure - Destination
Times
Qantas
QF1545
Friday 19 June
Brisbane - Canberra
08: :35
Airline
Flight no.
Date
Departure - Destination
Times
Qantas
QF1554
Tuesday 23 June
Canberra - Brisbane
18: :15

7. BAG TAGS AND TICKETS
All e-tickets will remain with the College and will be issued to students at the airport to and from Canberra.
All students will receive a bag tag with the College logo and QANTAS Group Bag Tags, please add these tags to the luggage so that all student bags are visible at a distance.
When boarding the coaches for the Airport, students will receive a laminated pocket sized card which will include information and contact numbers should they need to contact a teacher, the accommodation or the College.

8. COACH ON TOUR
Murrays Coaches have organised our itinerary for the entire trip.
Murrays drivers have always been very professional, friendly and informative.
Our Murrays driver will be with us for the duration of the tour whilst in Canberra.

9. ACCOMODATION: GOLDEN AGE MOTOR INN
All students will be staying at the Golden Age Motor Inn. Students will be located across two levels with staff located throughout to ensure optimal supervision and access.
Great meals throughout the touring catering for a range of dietary requirements.
Rooms are heated and well serviced.
Staff are friendly and helpful.

10. GROUPINGS
Students will be split into four groups – each is a certain colour and will have 1 teacher with students
Same groups for the duration of the trip.
Students will attend most venues as 1 tour group (all four mini groups); however, certain activities will require the tour group to be split into 2 groups.

11. (Hat to be packed for flight)
6:00am
Meet in tour groups at Markwell Carpark
- Purple: Mr Middleton Red: Mrs Mundie
- Blue: Mr Whalley Yellow: Mrs Russell
Hand medication and indemnity form to Ms Sciacca
Formal Uniform
(Hat to be packed for flight)
6:30am
Depart JPC for Brisbane Domestic Airport
8:45am
Depart Brisbane on flight QF1545
10:35am
Arrive at Canberra Domestic Airport Flight
- Meet Murrays Coach/Driver- Load coaches
 11:30am
Canberra Centre – OWN LUNCH
1.00pm
3.00pm
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA - ( )
- Meet The People Program
- Teacher guided tour 
5.30pm
Dinner – supplied by accommodation
Free Dress
7.00pm
QUESTACON: NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE ( ) 
9:45pm
Lights Out
Pyjamas
ITINERARY – DAY 1

12. ITINERARY – DAY 2 NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM - Arrive at the Zoo
9.15am
9.45am
NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM 
- Arrive at the Zoo
- Guided tour 
 Free dress including Hat
2.00pm
Split into 2 x groups 
Group One (Purple Group & Red Group)
Group Two (Yellow Group & Blue Group)
NATIONAL CAPITAL EXHIBITION
CENTRE  
( )
RIDE N ROW BIKE HIRE
( )
- 1 hour ride around Lake Burley Griffin
3.00pm
RIDE N ROW BIKE HIRE 
CENTRE
7.30pm
TELSTRA TOWER ( )
- View Canberra by night from the top of Telstra Tower
9:15pm
Lights Out
Pyjamas
ITINERARY – DAY 2

13. ZOO – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There may be a chance that your child will be given the opportunity to feed one of the animals.
If you would like your child to participate in this opportunity, please collect an indemnity form at the end of this session. The form needs to be completed then handed back to Ms Rosie Sciacca before boarding the bus to depart for Canberra.

14. Free Dress including Hat
6.30am
Depart Canberra for Cooma
 Free Dress including Hat
8.00am
Arrive in Cooma
THE SKI COMPANY – ( )
Collect Fun Pack – Parka, pants & boots
10.15am
PERISHER 
Enjoy the day at the snow
12:30pm 
Lunch – supplied by accommodation
6.30pm
Dinner – supplied by accommodation
7:15pm
TRIVIA NIGHT
Day 4 Briefing
9:00pm
Lights Out
Pyjamas
ITINERARY – DAY 3

15. ITINERARY – DAY 4 AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - (02 6243 4268)
8.30am
Depart to The War Memorial
 Formal Uniform including Hat
9.00am
9.45am
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL  - ( )
- 45 Minute facilitated program – “We Will Remember Them”
- Teacher guided tour
12:25pm
Group One (Purple Group & Red Group)
Group Two (Yellow Group & Blue Group)
12.30pm
ELECTORAL EDUCATION CENTRE  - 1 ½ hr House of Representatives education program
Lunch – supplied by accommodation
@ The Rose Gardens
2.00pm
1.30pm
3.30pm
GOVERNMENT HOUSE  ( )
- Guided tour
7.30pm
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT ( )
- Sports Experience: 90 minute program learning the rules, skills and drills for 3 different sports
Free Dress
*Appropriate sporting attire is worn, only non- marking sports shoes are allowed to be worn*
9:45pm
Lights Out
Pyjamas
ITINERARY – DAY 4

16. Formal Uniform including Hat
8.15am
Depart to Parliament House
Formal Uniform including Hat
 9.00am
PARLIAMENT HOUSE VISIT  - ( )
12.30pm
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT  – ( )
15 minute theatrette presentation, guided tour and explanation of the factory observation windows and the National Coin Collection.
2.30pm
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY  – ( )
- Possibility of Portraiture
6.30pm
Depart Canberra on board flight QF1554
Dinner to be served on board
8:15pm
Arrive at Brisbane Domestic Airport
9:15pm
Arrive at Markwell Carpark (JPC)
ITINERARY – DAY 5

17. PREPARING CLOTHES FOR COLD WEATHER
Temperatures in Canberra range from -5°C during the night to 15°C during the day.
Layering clothes is best during activities.
Students may wear black or burgundy gloves or scarf with their formal uniform.
Nearly all venues are heated

18. CLOTHING EXPECTATIONS
Please remember to name all items!
Formal uniform should be worn correctly with formal jumper and / or burgundy ski jacket
Ladies may wear stockings additionally with socks
Gentlemen may wear long trousers
Singlets and thermal underwear may be worn but should not be visible
Free dress selections should always follow guidelines that we adhere to for free dress days at the College.
Layer clothing as most venues are heated.
Boots, parka and pants for trip to the snow will be provided – other warm items should be brought (eg beanie, gloves, scarf).

19. WHAT TO BRING - ESSENTIALS
Formal Uniform (NO HAT REQUIRED)
Free Dress Clothes + Hat
Beanie & Thermals & Socks
Undergarments
Appropriate shoes (including non-marking sports shoes)
Lip balm – a very necessary item
No hand-luggage – students may pack a small back pack inside their suitcase with a water bottle (empty) and spending money (will be attending the Canberra Centre for lunch upon arrival in Canberra).

20. MOBILE PHONES
Students may not bring mobile phones on the Canberra Trip and are not required on any camps as per College Policy.
At many venues on the tour, mobile phones are not permitted such as Parliament House and Government House for security reasons.
Our trip is for learning and for students to engage in discussion with each other; to also form strong relationships between students and this is further embraced without technology

21. COMMUNICATION For emergency contact
School hours phone Dianne Howard
After hours phone College Security on
In matters of urgency, Security will contact the staff
Phones will be made available for students to call home and students may ask any staff member should they feel the need to contact home
FACEBOOK: JPCCanberraTour - This Facebook page is setup up to be available to parents for the duration of the trip – teachers will be posting throughout the trip so that parents will be able to see where we are and what we are up to. This page and its contents will not be visible to the global community and will be exclusive to our tour.

22. FIRST AID AND MEDICATION
All staff have First Aid qualifications
Ms Rosie Sciacca will perform the duty of First Aid Officer, monitoring and maintaining First Aid and Medication Logs
All medication must be secured in a resealable bag and contain specific instructions and be clearly labelled with name and dosage. This is to be handed to Rosie Sciacca prior to boarding buses for departure.

23. SAFETY AND SECURITY
Your child’s safety and wellbeing is our number one priority.
Each child will have contact numbers for staff members and other key numbers
Rolls will be taken to ensure student presence.
Effective teacher-student ratios (1:10 / 1:11 for groups with an additional teacher to support all groups)
Teachers strategically placed throughout the venue to be available to students throughout the night.

24. FAQ’S What amount of money can my child take?
$100 for spending money should be ample
Students may access souvenir shops when they are open at the venue and may purchase gifts or souvenirs for family and themselves
Popular venues include AIS, ZOO, War Memorial, QUESTACON
Apart from lunch on the first day and optional snacks, all other food is covered in the cost of the tour
Can my child bring a camera?
Yes, digital or disposable
Will the school carry items like basic first aid and over the counter medication?
Yes – please ensure that you have given permission for these types of medication on the medical form

25. FAQ’S Do the kids need to pack sleeping gear?
No, this is provided by the accommodation
Do the kids need to pack snow gear?
Boots, parka and pants provided by The Ski Company - Cooma.
Thermals, beanie, scarf and gloves would be useful to pack.
Insurance?
Yes, there is travel insurance provided through the College.
Can I drop my child directly at the airport on Friday morning? / Can I pick up my child from the airport on Tuesday evening?
All students must travel to and from the airport on the bus as with all camps and excursions

26. QUESTIONS?

27. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE…
PACER Letter
What to bring list
Zoo Indemnity Form (optional)
The Itinerary and Contact Details