Arriving at Bullen bright and early on a Monday morning straight after the holidays was no match for the enthusiasm and positive vibes that both 6F and 6D brought to the beginning of our Canberra camp. As we headed towards Melbourne Airport, the excitement in the air was palpable and before we knew it, we were up in the air and had landed in Canberra. Day 1 was a bit of a slow day, but what followed was a non-stop, go go go adventure.
Some highlights for me were Parliament house where we were very lucky to visit the office of Mr. Speaker and walk around corridors that the public very rarely gets to see. Josh Frydenberg captivated the group’s attention with his dulcet tones and sitting in the Senate and House of Representatives was quite surreal. The actual size of the building and rooms is something that really surprised me.
An unexpected highlight was when we got to go to the movies and watch the movie Dora the Explorer. What started out with Mrs. Jackson spilling popcorn everywhere, ended with a full cinema dance off. What an amazing experience. This really encapsulated the vibe of the group; fun loving and enthusiastic.
Questacon for me was the last of my top three highlights. This year was the first year that I meet the challenge of the vertical slide. Buoyed by encouragement from many students I had no option but to have a go. The moment just before you let go is a feeling that you just don’t forget and one that makes it all worthwhile. If you had a go at it, how would you explain the feeling of falling?
I would like to thank all students for making this Canberra camp such an enjoyable week. Without your enthusiasm, sense of humour and ability to give everything a go, it would not be the success that it was. A special mention to DJ Dines for making the bus trips such a memorable experience and one filled with so much laughter that it will forever be etched into my memory.