On Sunday, 1 October a group of 15 students from Haileybury Rendall School travelled to Melbourne for an exciting week of activities. Departing from a beautiful 33°C Darwin day, the group flew four hours south to the slightly cooler lands of Victoria.
On their first morning in Melbourne the students were immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of Melbourne city. They toured iconic landmarks including Federation Square, Birrarung Marr, the Melbourne Museum and saw breathtaking views from the Eureka Tower.
The following day was nothing short of magical as they journeyed further south to Phillip Island. There, they had the unique opportunity to witness the evening Penguin Parade, where these charming creatures emerged from the sea and waddled up the sandy shores.
For the final half of the week the students spent three days visiting Haileybury Melbourne campuses, starting out at Haileybury City with a glimpse into Melbourne lessons, and then dispersing across all four campuses to spend time with Haileybury host families in all areas of the wider city.
On the final day of the trip, the group bid farewell to their host families, taking the time to explore Melbourne’s vibrant Queen Victoria Markets and Bourke Street Mall before departing for Darwin in the evening. It was a brilliant week, and we look forward to welcoming our Darwin students to Melbourne again soon!