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Avoid these guys! The health and welfare of the tour group is paramount. During our recent Zoom session we discussed the following document regarding individual health and welfare for the tour. There will be more specific COVID-19 advice when we are away but the document that follows has been put together to clarify what you need to do before and during the tour in regards to keeping healthy and safe. HEALTH AND WELFARE INFORMATION FOR THE PREMIER’S ANZAC SPIRIT SCHOOL PRIZE TOUR TO DARWIN IN APRIL 2022 The health and welfare information contained in this document was informed by the doctors at Globe Medical, 21 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide. The advice contained in this document falls into three categories: non-negotiable requirements decisions to be made by the family precautions expected to be taken by the individual in preparation for the tour and on the tour. 1.     Non-negotiable requirements COVID vaccination required and evidence has been provided prior to travel...
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If only I could capture this moment forever

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  Oh, The Places We Went  by Alexandra Seal There were many aspects of the Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize Darwin Trip, which were unforgettable and surreal. Visiting the graves of the Bald Family and the places of their final moments was an incredibly eye-opening experience. I reflected on their courage and Anzac spirit throughout the trip as well as my own personal journey as we hiked in Kakadu. I often walked at the back of the group, taking the time to appreciate the journey and the adventure it became to arrive at the gorgeous destinations. I learnt that by taking it slow and not rushing the long journey to the waterfalls, I could appreciate the beauty of the Northern Territory and be even more grateful for the opportunity I had been given. By learning to slow down a usually fast-paced journey, which we call life, I was able to catch beautiful glimpses of Australia’s ecosystems at work. From seeing lizards lounging in the sun to listening to Aaron explain the flora an...
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History is always about relationships

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My Favourite night – By Emily McPherson It was around day 5 when I had one of the best moments on the trip. We had just spent more than a few hours on the bus together when we arrived in Katherine. Everyone was exhausted by this point and we had a couple hours before dinner so we all went back to our rooms to shower and relax. Some of us called our parents to give them the daily run down of our day, others of us had showers. Slowly, a few girls at a time started making their way into Sahib and Amelie and my room. We started by talking about some really deep topics, but the more people who came into our room, the sillier the topics became and the louder the room got. Right before dinner when most of the girls had found our room, we were cracking each other up by telling childhood stories and struggling to hear because other’s conversations were so loud. Now, after that night, I can tell you things from some of the girls’ childhoods that are personal and hilarious and that I would pro...
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