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/Physical 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 $115.00 Retail $57.00 Retail $285.00 5 day pass Retail $150.00 Retail $75.00 Retail $375.00 7 day pass Retail $170.00

Combined Sydney Explorer-Bondi Explorer 1 day ticket Retail $39.00 Retail $19.00 Retail $97.00 2 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 SafariesPRICESAdults $22.00 Children age 4-15 $11.001 HOUR & 1.25 HOUR CRUISE TIMESAM - 9:30*, 10:45 PM - 12:00, 1:30, 2:30* & 3:30*

4WD SafariesCOST: $700AU per group ( 1 - 6 max) per day

Bushwalk’sMon-Sat$140.00 AUPer 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

Sources• http://faxmentis.org/html/setup.html

• http://www.barrier-reef-holidays.com/activities/adventure-activities/foaming-fury-barron-river-rafting.html

• http://www.daintree-specialised-tours.com/

• https://www.greyhound.com.au/Bookings/make-a-booking/Default.aspx?tab=SelectAPass&recommendations=kilometre

• http://www.acprail.com/rail-passes/australia/austrail-pass

• http://www.sydneyferries.info/