Arcadia Public School

30/10/2026

And that’s a wrap on our Canberra camp!

Our final day included visits to the Museum of Australian Democracy, the Australian Electoral Commission and the National Arboretum before heading home. There were certainly a few sleepyheads on the bus this afternoon!

Our teachers feel very privileged to be part of this experience with our students. School camps are about so much more than the places we visit. It’s the laughs we share, the friendships we see grow and all those little moments along the way that help to make amazing memories.

We are all so proud of the way our students have represented our school. They’ve been respectful, helpful, fun and enthusiastic throughout the whole trip.

Special thanks to our wonderful teachers Miss Sutton and Mrs Lacey, and our Principal Mrs Reedman, for giving up time with your own families to make this experience possible for our students.

We hope you’ve enjoyed camp as much as we have! 💚💛

29/10/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💛

Today we celebrate the wonderful teachers who make Arcadia Public School such a special place to learn, grow and belong.

At Arcadia, our teachers do so much more than teach. They encourage curiosity, build confidence, celebrate achievements, provide support when things are challenging and inspire our students to always strive for their personal best.

One of the things that makes our small school so special is that our students are truly known and valued. Behind that are teachers who know each child, believe in their potential and genuinely care about helping them succeed — academically, socially and emotionally.

Today we say a very big THANK YOU to Mrs Reedman, Mrs Crouch, Miss Neorcsik, Mrs Burke, Mrs Lacey and Miss Sutton for the care, energy, creativity and dedication they bring to Arcadia each and every day.

We are incredibly lucky to have such a passionate team of educators at the heart of our school community.

💛 Happy World Teachers’ Day to our Proudly Arcadian teachers! 💛

29/10/2026

What an incredible day packed with exciting experiences, special moments and plenty of fun!

Government House, Questacon, an Embassy Tour and Parliament House and the AIS were all on the agenda for a jam packed Day 2.

A definite highlight was meeting the Governor-General of Australia, and as if that wasn’t exciting enough, we arrived at Parliament House just in time to see question time in full swing in the House of Representatives, where we also had the opportunity to see the Prime Minister! It was an amazing opportunity to witness Australian democracy in action.

Later we had a chance to hold our very own parliamentary sitting, complete with an election that resulted in a hung parliament. Clearly, forming a government is no easy task, even in Year 4, 5 and 6!

Our final stop was the Australian Institute of Sport, where our competitive spirits were well and truly unleashed! The Sportex experience had everyone challenging each other, cheering one another on and enjoying plenty of laughs along the way.

Once again, our teachers couldn’t be prouder of the respect, enthusiasm and wonderful behaviour shown by our students. They continue to represent our school beautifully, making the most of every opportunity and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

28/10/2026

What an honour for our students to have just met the Governor-General of Australia at Government House! She kindly took the time to chat with us and ask what we love most about Canberra and our wonderful country. 🇦🇺

What a truly special experience and a memory to treasure!

28/10/2026

28/10/2026

What a fantastic start to our Canberra adventure for Years 4, 5 and 6.

An early start saw us hit the road, with a quick stop in Berrima for morning tea and a stretch before arriving in Canberra.

Our first adventures took us to the National Gallery of Australia and the Australian War Memorial, where our school captains had the incredible honour of laying a wreath at the Pool of Reflection during the Last Post Ceremony.

You are able to watch the ceremony here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-1EiGJrSI&ra=m

We couldn’t be prouder of our students. Our guides made a point of commenting on how respectful and well mannered our students were throughout the day. What a wonderful reflection of our school!

It was then back to Discovery Park for dinner, trivia and plenty of laughs as we enjoyed some fun nighttime activities .... lots of smiles, great experiences and camp memories already being made!

28/10/2026

🐨🦘 More K–3 Excursion Adventures! 🐍🐊

The fun continued at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, where our K–3 students loved getting up close to some amazing Australian animals!

There was plenty of excitement as we explored the zoo, spotted some fascinating creatures and learnt more about our wonderful native wildlife. 🐨🦘🐊

After a very big day of exploring, learning and making memories, we’re now heading home with some very happy (and very exhausted!) kids! 🚌💤

What a fantastic day out for K–3! 💙

28/10/2026

🐠🦈 K–3 Excursion Fun! 🚌🐨

Our K–3 students are having an amazing time on their excursion today!

The excitement started on the bus, with everyone enjoying the trip into the city. We’ve now finished our visit to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, where we had a fantastic time exploring and meeting some incredible creatures from under the sea! 🐧🐠🦈

Next stop… WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo! 🐨🦘

27/10/2026

🌿 Arcadia Playgroup is on tomorrow morning! 🌿

Looking for something to do with your little one? Come along to Arcadia Playgroup tomorrow morning for a relaxed morning of play, fun and connection at Arcadia Public School.

☀️ And there’s even more to explore this week — our newly refurbished sandpits are now OPEN! After being a huge hit with our students, we can’t wait for our littlest visitors to enjoy them too. 🪣🏖️

Our very own Kindergarten teacher, Mrs Crouch, who is also a Highly Accomplished Teacher, will pop in to say hello and meet our Playgroup families. 👋💚

Arcadia Playgroup is open to local and surrounding families — you don’t need to be enrolled at Arcadia Public School to join us. It’s a lovely opportunity for children to play, explore and make new friends, while parents and carers can meet other families and get to know our school community.

📅 Tomorrow – Thursday
⏰ 9:30–11:00 am
📍 Arcadia Public School

No need to book — just come along. We’d love to see you!

Arcadia Playgroup – Play • Create • Explore • Belong

26/10/2026

Fresh from our School Veggie Patch!

Today our students were busy harvesting beautiful, fresh beetroot from our school veggie patch!

We have lovely bunches available for just $2.50 each, with all proceeds supporting our Gardening Club.

🕒 On sale today at 3:20 pm, just before the school bell!
💰 Cash only, please!

Come along and grab some homegrown goodness!