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/