For Year 6 students all around Australia, the camp to Canberra is an experience that provides an insight into the workings of the Federal Parliament as well as an opportunity to explore and appreciate the landmarks and attractions found at our nation's capital city. Last week, our Year 6 students made the long journey to Canberra for a busy week soaking up all that Canberra has to offer. Here are a few stories from our Year 6 students describing their Canberra experience.

"After we arrived at Toowoomba, we went to the airport and flew to Sydney then went on the bus to Canberra where we stayed at a cabin ground. We visited the War Memorial where we walked through the field of poppies and went into the learning centre. We learned about the wars that happened throughout the years. We then went to Old parliament House where we participated in a fake election.

The next day, we visited the Governor General's house and we explored and looked at all the paintings and furniture. We went to Telstra Tower where Allie yelled, "Can we get a HOYA?" Someone in the distance yelled "HOYA."

The next day we went to the New Parliament House and did a role play where I got to play the role of President. We were in the Senate voting on a Bill. We then went to the Electoral Centre where we participated in an election.

We visited other places such as the Australian Institute of Sport and the Art Gallery before travelling home on Thursday." - Amelia McNaughton

"Danielle and Gerrard were the best bus drivers throughout the whole Canberra trip because Gerrard had the best jokes and Danielle was kind to everybody. Questacon was the best place we visited during out trip. We learned about earthquakes and saw caged lightening." - Ethan Horrigan

"Canberra is fresh in the mornings as the teachers say (AKA FREEZING). There was that much rain at Wellcamp Airport, you couldn't even see the plane outside the windows. The War Memorial building didn't look that big until you got inside. There are 6 million mosaic tiles covering the walls of the lost soldiers tomb." - Rowan Cartwright

"Canberra Tour 2018 was very educational AND FUN! Our days were packed with exciting activities and boredom was unheard of. The staff that came along were friendly and fun. Also the tour guide and bus driver were knowledgeable and kind. What most people worried about was the food and accommodation but on the contrary, it was five stars." - Travis Tia

We would also like to acknowledge the assistance of the Federal Government via the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER).