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ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL. 2012 MELBOURNE EXPERIENCE. Reflection. RISK TAKING To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another

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ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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  1. ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 2012 MELBOURNE EXPERIENCE

  2. Reflection RISK TAKING To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement

  3. To expose feelings is to risk exposing true self To place your ideas, your dreams before the crowd, is to risk loss To love is to risk not being loved in return To live is to risk despair

  4. To try all is to risk failure but to risk we must, Because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing at all And the person who risks nothing, does nothing and has nothing

  5. Melbourne Experience Things YOU need to organise -

  6. Melbourne Experience Things YOU need to organise – 1) Accommodation – whether you’re staying in Melbourne or at home 2) Transport – how you’re getting to the meeting points each day (what train or tram, what time it’s leaving, what time you’re leaving) 3) Information to teacher – details of your accommodation, your contact details, if you’re going home Friday or not 4) Yourself – have a detailed plan of your transport details in your Melbourne Experience folio, have a copy of your classes timetable, have some knowledge and experience of Melbourne, know how to buy a Myki ticket, know how to catch a tram

  7. Melbourne Experience Melbourne Experience dates – Group 1: Monday May 7 - Friday 11May 11 9A 9B 9C 9D Group 2: Monday May 21- Friday May 25 9E 9F 9G 9H

  8. Melbourne Experience What you will need on a day-to-day basis during the Melbourne Experience – • Full School Uniform • Melbourne Experience display folder • City Familiarisation booklet • Pens and writing implements • Myki ticket • Mobile phone • Food (morning tea, lunch, and snacks) • A bag to hold everything (it’s a good idea to share within your group)

  9. Melbourne Experience On your map of the Melbourne CBD locate the following venues…. • Federation Square • Bourke St. Mall • Southern Cross Station • The MCG • St Patrick’s Cathedral • The Melbourne Museum • The Queen Victoria Market • The Shrine of Remembrance • Flinders St Station • The National Gallery of Victoria • South Melbourne Market • The Telstra Dome • State Parliament

  10. Eureka Tower • MCG Tour and Museum • NGV Tour • Melbourne Museum and Imax

  11. Familiarisation Trail • Melbourne Landmarks • Melbourne History • Multicultural Melbourne • Arts and Culture

  12. Melbourne Experience FAQ’s • Q. Will the boys be with their teacher at all times during the day? A. No, there will be times when the boys in their groups of four will be working independently of their teacher. They will however be in constant contact with staff via mobile phone. The groups will be structured so that one or more mobile phones are available. Staff and students will be aware of all numbers. • Q. If my son cannot get accommodation in Melbourne, will he be excluded from the experience? A. Any boy in this situation will not be disadvantaged or excluded in any way. If accommodation is not possible the boys simply commute by train each day. • Q. My son does not know how to catch public transport in the city. What should we do? A. You may wish to do a family trip to Melbourne prior to the experience to familiarise your son with trains and trams. This would be most advantageous, however if this is not an option, don’t worry. All of the boys will be thoroughly instructed in public transport use in the weeks prior to the trip. If you would like to do some preparation from home we suggest you visit www.doi.vic.gov.au/transportED

  13. Q. Will there be a cost for entry into any of the venues to be visited? A. No,entry to all of the venues to be visited is covered through the school fees. • Q. How do we obtain a Myki student concession? A. From Train stations in Melbourne or 7 Eleven stores in Melbourne. Remember to bring School ID for student concession. • Q. How much money will my son need each day? A. It will depend on whether the boys choose to buy their lunch or bring a cut lunch. Not all hosts are able to supply a cut lunch therefore the boys would need to purchase something. Obviously a cut lunch is the cheapest option. Money for Myki for train / tram travel will be necessary and the boys will be able to calculate amounts during their planning. No money is required for entry to venues.

  14. Q. Can we contact our sons while they are in Melbourne? A. Certainly. If your son has a mobile phone or you have the number of a phone in his group you could use this option. Otherwise you could ring the supervising teacher on the number that you will be supplied with.

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