2019 Canberra Trip

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NMHS Canberra 2019Our Canberra tour involved visiting the National Museum of Australia, where we learntabout the history of our nation, the original British colonies, First Australians, IndigenousCivil Rights movements and other cultural icons including Ford vehicles, prototype trains,invasive biological species, natural disasters and Pharlap’s heart. The students even had anopportunity to design and build a time travelling virtual robot in the cutting-edge K-Space inorder explore Australia’s past through an interactive game. We stopped for lunch in the newlyrenovated and uniquely designed garden outside the museum.HIGH SCHOOLDue to his last minute scheduling issues, we were unfortunately unable to visit GovernmentHouse or meet with His Excellency the Governor General. With some quick thinking webooked into the National Arboretum to enjoy the stunning vistas of Canberra’s naturalbeauty. We learnt about the destruction of 70% the agricultural, pine plantations and natureparks during Canberra’s worst bushfire in 2003 which also saw the death of 4 people, 490injuries and the loss of 470 homes. In the wake of that destruction the National Arboretumwas born to protect, preserve and research trees. Students wandered a beautiful bonsaiforest, walked through plantations of 94 forests of rare and endangered trees and even sawa living fossil! With a focus on sustainability and scientific research students leant about hislocations special focus and contributions to scientific knowledge.HIGH SCHOOL6
After dinner it was time for a light-hearted visit to the Telstra Tower on the summit of BlackMountain. Although the strong winds prevented us from accessing the highest viewing platform,students still had a wonderful time enjoying the lower two. Not even the cold temperatures,strong winds and light rain could dampen the mood as we took in the breathtaking 360 degreeviews of Canberra and its surrounds. As twilight gave way to darkness the lights of the citycame into view and our students delighted in the chance to enjoy Canberra by night.
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