On 4 August, during Week 3, Year 3 students brought their science learning to life at David Fleay Wildlife Park. As part of their study of living, non-living and once-living things, students observed animals and habitats and identified their defining characteristics in the natural environment.
Koalas, cassowaries and tree kangaroos were among the favourites, while a sunbaking crocodile provided a memorable close-up encounter with one of Australia’s most impressive reptiles. Students also completed a scavenger hunt, working together to find clues, make careful observations and explore the park.
The class loved discovering more of God’s amazing creation. Highlights included:
- My favourite part of the day was patting the Wallabies.
- I enjoyed watching the living things show and doing the activities.
- I loved seeing a big snake and the Bird show.
- My best part of the day, apart from my lunch, was seeing the huge crocodile in the sun that looked like a statue until it moved its eye.
- I enjoyed the gardens and seeing the Tree Kangaroo and the most dangerous bird, the Casowary.
- The most amazing and rare thing was hearing the Cassowary bird make a loud grumbling noise.
ARTICLE AUTHOR Sharlene Russell
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