Dear Year 5 Parents
Year 5 students will be undertaking an excursion to Australia Zoo as part of their Science studies around animal adaptations. While at Australia Zoo, students will participate in an educational presentation tailored around their science curriculum. This excursion will reinforce and further develop students understanding of the relationship between structural and functional adaptations of animals at Australia Zoo.
DATE: Friday 31st October, 2025 (Term 4- Week 4)
DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL: Students need to arrive at 7:15am for a departure of 7:30am
RETURN TO SCHOOL: Parents need to arrive at school at 4.45pm for pick up at 5:30pm.
Due to the late arrival back to school NO child will be allowed to walk home and must be picked up be a adult.
TRANSPORT: Students will be travelling by bus to Australia Zoo, Beerwah. The buses will be equipped with seat belts. we encourage students to share bags on the day
DRESS: Students are required to wear the correct school uniform including shoes, socks and school hat.
COST: $50.00 Due: Friday 24th October, 2025
This amount covers transport to and from Australia Zoo and the activities undertaken in the custom educational program. This can be paid in Q-Parents, B-Pay or EFTPOS. No cash payments will be accepted. Please complete the Permission in Q-Parents Friday 3rd October, 2025
STUDENTS TO BRING: Water bottle, school hat, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in a small backpack (we encourage students to organise to share a backpack with a friend). Students may also like to bring a small amount of money for a souvenir (no food can be purchased)
Kind Regards,
Year 5 Teachers