We would like to introduce Capital School Tours Canberra.

Capital Bus & Coach have been providing bus and coach services, including

transfers for schools and Government departments for many years both in- and

around the Australian Capital Territory. We are a locally based-family owned

and run company. Our local staff have their finger on the pulse of what is

happening in and around Canberra on a continual basis in order to provide the

best possible advice to our clients. Due to unprecedented levels of enquiries

from interstate schools, requesting assistance with arranging programmes and

itineraries for their Canberra based Excursions Capital School Tours was

formed.

As a consequence of this expansion Capital School Tours are now in a

position to arrange and organize your tour of our National Capital also known as

the Bush Capital, for your next school excursion. We are also in a position to

arrange- Flights, Land transportation, Accommodation and attractions as and

when required in house.

CAPITAL SCHOOL TOURS ACN: 146 352 696

Organising School tours can be a stressful and time consuming process; some Schools choose to engage an agency or agent, which obviously adds to the total overall cost. Should you wish to spare your staff members the hassle- use our expertise and local knowledge. SAVE TIME and MONEY contact Capital School Tours direct! We are able work off your existing itinerary, revamp an old one or create a new and original itinerary to suit your individual requirements. Our aim is to be highly competitive and to keep our costs to a minimum whilst also ensuring all students (AND STAFF!) have a memorable, exciting and educational visit to Canberra the Nation’s Capital. Our friendly staffs are available 7 days a week and we welcome the opportunity to discuss and/or quote on your future school excursion to Canberra the National Capital. (Our office does not close at 5.00 pm – we are available for any after hour’s calls). Including additional services of a Meet and Greet upon arrival into Canberra and a Courtesy vehicle when required Deal direct with Capital and save $$$$$ AND TIME!

Phone: 1300 422 748

Saturday 25 April 2015

Anzac Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day on which we remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The spirit of Anzac, with its human qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of na-tional identity.

In Canberra the Memorial, in close cooperation

with Returned and Services League of Australia

ACT, hosts the Dawn Service and the National An-

zac Day Ceremony.

Canberra Itinerary

CAPITAL SCHOOL TOURS Phone: 1300 422 748

Fax 02 6260 1773 ACN: 146 352 696

Web Page: www.capitalschooltours.com.au

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 – Monday

0000 Arrive at Canberra Airport

WELCOME TO CANBERRA! Schools are met at the airport by Capital School Tours staff and led to coaches

DRIVE UP MOUNT AINSLIE - Mt Ainslie is a great spot for school photos and Fantastic views of Canberra, The Parliamentary Triangle and Lake Burley Griffin

1.00pm ANZAC PARADE – The Parade is lined by 11 memorials

commemorating military conflicts in which Australia has played a part. Everyone explores the memorials and then walk up to the Australian War Memorial for orientation before program.

1.35pm AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL – Orientation upon arrival

GROUP 1 GROUP 2

1.45pm 45 min Program “Strange But True”

2.00pm 30 minutes Discovery Zone

2.30pm Explore until D Zone Session

2.30pm 45 min Program “Strange But True”

4.00pm 30 minutes Discovery Zone 3.15pm Explore until The Last Post

4.45pm The Last Post – Minute’s silence

4.45pm The Last Post – Minute’s silence

5.15pm Coach departs for Accommodation- Group check in 6.15pm DINNER 7.00pm Coaches depart for CSIRO Discovery 7.30pm CSIRO DISCOVERY – Students will discover science in society,

informative and interactive exhibits showcasing CSIRO research 9.00pm Coaches return to Accommodation

Canberra Itinerary

CAPITAL SCHOOL TOURS Phone: 1300 422 748

Fax 02 6260 1773 ACN: 146 352 696

Web Page: www.capitalschooltours.com.au

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 2 – Tuesday

7.15am BREAKFAST 8.15am Coaches depart for Questacon 9.00am QUESTACON– Making Science fun! Questacon is packed with

hands on science. Students are free to explore the science behind each display in a fun way. Students also can spend some time in the shop.

12.00pm LUNCH on the grounds of Questacon 12.40pm Coaches depart for the NCE 1.00pm NATIONAL CAPITAL EXHIBITION CENTRE - Guided tour where

students discover the people, events, history and design of our capital city

2.00pm Afternoon Tea at Regatta Point 2.15pm Coaches depart for the National Museum of Australia 2.30pm NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA – ***Half an hour to explore upon arrival as program starts on the

hour only*** 3.00pm - A facilitated program “Meet the People”: Students are

introduced to the life of a fascinating Australian and then encouraged to explore the Museum's galleries, under teacher supervision, to find more examples of inspiring people in Australian history. Activity cards are available to help students in their exploration.

5.00pm Coaches depart for Accommodation 6.00pm DINNER

Canberra Itinerary

CAPITAL SCHOOL TOURS Phone: 1300 422 748

Fax 02 6260 1773 ACN: 146 352 696

Web Page: www.capitalschooltours.com.au

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 3 – Wednesday

A DAY AT THE SNOW

6.00am BREAKFAST 6.30am Coach departs for Cooma 8.00am Collect snow gear from The Ski Co. in Cooma 10.30am Students are dropped off at the ski tube at Bullocks Flat and take

ski tube over to Perisher where they can play in the snow. Morning and afternoon teas can be had as needed throughout the day.

***PLAY IN THE SNOW***

12.30pm LUNCH

***PLAY IN THE SNOW*** 2.00pm Ski Tube ride back 2.30pm Depart snow for return to Canberra via Cooma 3.30pm Return Snow gear to The Ski Co. in Cooma 4.15pm Coaches depart for Camp Cottermouth

6.15pm DINNER

Evening free

Canberra Itinerary

CAPITAL SCHOOL TOURS Phone: 1300 422 748

Fax 02 6260 1773 ACN: 146 352 696

Web Page: www.capitalschooltours.com.au

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 4 – Thursday

7.30am BREAKFAST 8.45am Coach departs for Old Parliament House 9.30am ELECTORAL EDUCATION CENTRE – The EEC enhances

knowledge of the electoral process through hands on activities.

MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY - Students are immersed in the stories of the people and events that have shaped our democracy.

GROUP 1 GROUP 2

9.30am EEC 9.30am MOAD

11.00am Morning Tea 10.30am Morning Tea

11.30am Rose Gardens 11.00am EEC

12.00pm MOAD 12.30pm Rose Gardens

1.00pm LUNCH on the grounds of the Rose Gardens at Old Parliament

House

1.30pm Coaches depart for Parliament House 1.50pm PARLIAMENT HOUSE Orientation upon arrival followed by guided tours in galleries – ***Please leave school bags on the coaches*** 2.00pm: 1 hour PEO session 3.00pm: House of Representatives/Senate Tour 4.00pm: Hospitality and a chance to meet a local MP 4.30pm Coaches depart for Accommodation 6.00pm DINNER 7.00pm Coaches depart for the National Dinosaur Museum 7.30pm NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM – Students can sink their teeth

into some science and discover some amazing animals that once roamed the Earth.

9.00pm Return to Accommodation

Canberra Itinerary

CAPITAL SCHOOL TOURS Phone: 1300 422 748

Fax 02 6260 1773 ACN: 146 352 696

Web Page: www.capitalschooltours.com.au

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 5 – Friday

0000 Depart Canberra Airport – Flight # TBA 0000 Welcome Home

Objective

The PACER program encourages students’ onsite learning about national democratic, historical and cultural institutions. The program will benefit students living further than 150 kilometres from Canberra.

Funding

The program operates as a rebate which is paid direct to schools after they have met the eligibility requirements for funding. This payment is GST free. The payment is a subsidy and is not meant to cover all costs.

Distances are calculated by road to Canberra using the most favourable travelling routes which are not necessarily the shortest. The website www.whereis.com.au will be used to determine this.

Funds are allocated on a per student basis at rates varying according to distance travelled. The distance criteria (zones) are as follows:

Distance from Canberra Funds allocated per student

150–499 kilometres $20

500–999 kilometres $30

1,000–1,499 kilometres $60

1,500–1,999 kilometres $80

2,000–2,499 kilometres $120

2,500–2,999 kilometres* $150

3,000–3,999 kilometres $240

4,000 kilometres and over $260

*includes all students from Tasmania because of additional air/sea travel expenses.

Funds should be used to reduce the costs for individual students. Schools are encouraged to apply early as applications for funding will be dealt with in order of receipt. As there is a limited amount of funding, teachers are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Each application will be dealt with in order of receipt until funds are exhausted. At this point a waiting list will be created in the case of cancellations.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the subsidy, students must be enrolled with a recognised education provider (generally a school) 150 km or more away from the Canberra GPO and be part of a school excursion group whose principal purpose for travelling to Canberra is to enhance student learning in civics and citizenship education.

School groups whose principal purpose for visiting the National Capital is to engage in sporting or social activities are NOT eligible for funding.

A student is only eligible for the subsidy once per calendar year and the onus is on the school to ensure that each student for whom the funding is claimed has not, to the best of the school’s knowledge, received the subsidy previously. Teachers or other adults accompanying the students are not eligible for a rebate. Funding will be available to students in years 4-12 only.

Teachers will need to submit an application at least three weeks prior to the excursion. To be eligible for the subsidy, prior approval must be obtained*.

On approval of your application, teachers will be provided with appropriate paperwork to complete.

Requirements

Unless otherwise agreed by the Department, students are required to visit:

• Parliament House (including taking a guided educational tour, and wherever possible, participating in a Parliamentary Education Office Program and meeting their local Member/Senator);

• Old Parliament House (OPH) (including undertaking an educational program at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House and/or the National Electoral Educational Centre);

• The Australian War Memorial; and

• Other national civic institutions where possible (bookings must be made at the above venues before submitting an application).

Teachers must ensure:

• Funding provided and activities undertaken are reported in your school newsletter or equivalent (sample letter available);

• Use of current Civics and Citizenship education resources in preparation for the visit;

• Civics and Citizenship unit/course outlines or equivalent are provided;

• The paperwork provided on approval of PACER application is completed and returned within six (6) weeks after the excursion.

PACER Guidelines

The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) Program provides a travel subsidy for Year 4-12 students across Australia to visit Parliament House, Old Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial and other national institutions as part of their civics and citizenship education.

• Teachers should read the guidelines on the reverse of this application form carefully before completing the form.

• One form is to be completed per school if more than one school is involved in a travel group.• To calculate distances please use www.whereis.com.au

A COPY OF THE EXCURSION ITINERARY WITH CONFIRMED BOOKING TIMES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM.

Name of School: _________________________________________________________________________________

Postal address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________ State: ___________________________ Postcode: ______________

Phone: _____________________________ Facsimile: ________________________

Contact person: ___________________________ Teacher in charge of tour: ________________________________

Email (contact person): ____________________________________________

School email: ____________________________________________________

Distance from your school to Canberra (by road using www.whereis.com.au): ____________ km

Coach/bus/airline company: _______________________________________________________________________

Date of visit to Canberra Arrive: ____________________________ Depart: ____________________________

Number of eligible students on excursion: _________ Number of adults accompanying excursion: ____________

Please enter the number of students in each year level travelling to Canberra:

Year 4: ________ Year 5: ________ Year 6: ________Year 7: ________ Year 8: ________

Year 9: ________ Year 10: ________Year 11: ________ Year 12: ________

How/where did you hear about the rebate? __________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: I have read and understand the PACER Guidelines.

Application Form

The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate is supported by the Australian Government.

Privacy Notice: Information on this Form is collected in order to be used by BUSY At Work in relation to administering the PACER program. Information on this form may also be provided to the Department. Any personal information contained in this form will be used only for the purpose of administering the PACER program, and will not otherwise be disclosed without your consent unless where authorised or required by law.

Ph: 1300 368 248 I Fax: 07 5585 4494 I Email: pacer@busyatwork.com.au I www.pacer.org.au I PO Box 1465, Southport BC QLD 4215