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Parramatta School, Rainforest, & White Water Rafting

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.

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Parramatta School, Rainforest, & White Water Rafting

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  1. Parramatta School, Rainforest, & White Water Rafting By: David Gibson

  2. 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

  3. Curriculum at PHS • Years 7 & 8 • Mathematics • English • Science • History • Geography • Languages: French and Indonesian • Music • Personal Development/Health/Physical Education • Technology

  4. Curriculum at PHS Commerce Drama Design & Technology Food Technology French Information & Software Technology Indonesian Industrial Technology Music Physical Activities & Sport Textiles & Design Visual Arts • 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:

  5. Curriculum at PHS 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 • 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

  6. Transportation

  7. Trains • Single fares range from $308-$740 • Passes to go almost anywhere run about $700 but are valid for 6 months

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. The Rainforest

  11. Positives of the Rainforest Exotic Animals

  12. Enticing Plants

  13. Boat Safaries PRICES Adults$22.00Children      age 4-15$11.00 1 HOUR & 1.25 HOUR CRUISE TIMES AM - 9:30*, 10:45PM - 12:00, 1:30, 2:30* & 3:30* Daintree Specialized Tours Bushwalk’s Mon-Sat $140.00 AU Per Person 4WD Safaries COST: $700AU per group ( 1 - 6 max)  per day

  14. White Water Rafting

  15. 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

  16. 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/

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