A HUGE Day Out

On Wednesday the 23rd of November the Year 3/4 Community went on a really fantastic and packed excursion. We had the chance to see Melbourne City from a different perspective while enjoying relaxing on the River Boat Cruise. The cruise was really interesting because we got to see Amai Park, the MCG, Rod Laver Arena. We were shocked at how musky and dirty the water was we thought it would be clear! Did you know that there are rubbish collectors all along the Yarra River that collect everything from the city?

Other facts we learnt about the Yarra River were:

• There are 68 bridges along the Yarra River
• There was a bridge built in 1888 (Princess Bridge)
• There is a rock climbing area under a bridge along the Yarra (how cool!)
• Shane Warne went to Melbourne High School
• Eureka is the tallest tower in Melbourne
• Matthew told us that most parts of the Yarra River is actually man made to solve the problem of Melbourne flooding
• Hamilton Island is a man made island due to the Yarra being dug out

After the River Boat Cruise we had lunch in the Botanical Gardens. It was so relaxing because we had a chance to get back to nature. After lunch we went to the gobsmacking and hilarious performance El Kid at the Arts Center.

We were so impressed by the techniques used in the show and the actors were such amazing singers! We all left the art center feeling awed and had so many questions for the performers.