Parramatta School Rainforest White Water Rafting By David
Parramatta School, Rainforest, & White Water Rafting By: David Gibson
Parramatta School • Parramatta High School – • Sydney's oldest, coeducational 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
• Years 9 & 10 Mathematics Curriculum at PHS • Commerce • Drama • Design & Technology • English • Food Technology • Science • French • History • Information & Software Technology • Indonesian • Industrial Technology • Music • Physical Activities & Sport • Textiles & Design • Visual Arts • Geography • Personal Development/Health/Physical Education • • Careers: students in Year 9 only Students choose two elective subjects from the following:
• Years 11 & 12 Mathematics Curriculum at PHS • 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 • Ancient History • Modern History Design & Technology Engineering Studies Information Processes & Technology • • • Extension History Community & Family Studies Business Studies • Economics • Legal Studies • Retail Services (VET) • • Society & Culture Personal Development/Health/Physic al Education • Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation 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
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 a few in between that range and ones that go farther for more money.
• 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 Ferries 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
Boat Safaries PRICES Adults $22. 00 Children age 4 -15 $11. 00 1 HOUR & 1. 25 HOUR CRUISE TIMES AM - 9: 30*, 10: 45 PM 12: 00, 1: 30, 2: 30* & 3: 30* Daintree Specialized Tours Bushwalk’s Mon-Sat $140. 00 AU Person 4 WD Safaries COST: $700 AU per group ( 1 - 6 max) per day
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-abooking/Default. aspx? tab=Select. APass&recommendations =kilometre • http: //www. acprail. com/rail-passes/australia/austrail-pass • http: //www. sydneyferries. info/
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