Bellingen Public School

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Great Aussie Bush Camp Year 5 Excursion

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This year, all Year 5 students will attend an excursion to The Great Aussie Bush Camp at Tea Gardens from Wednesday, 19th June, to Friday, 21st June 2024. They will be participating in a 3-day Outdoor Education program.

A visit to the Great Aussie Bush Camp is an opportunity for students to learn new skills, develop closer relationships with peers, and be provided with new and exciting experiences that improve their resilience and self-esteem. Students will be participating in a variety of outdoor activities from the following categories: heights, aquatic, bush, and recreation. 

The estimated cost of this excursion is $390.00, although this initial cost may change once numbers have been confirmed. This price covers transport to and from the venue, instructors, accommodation, and all food, apart from lunch on Wednesday.

If you wish your child to attend, please complete the expression of interest and return it with a $50 non-refundable deposit by Friday, 23rd February 2024.

The final payment is due Friday, 31st May 2024.

To assist families with the cost of the excursion, an application for school assistance can be made via an appointment with the Principal. Please contact the office to arrange. Periodic payments can be made throughout the year to assist families with budgeting.