Certificate II in Tourism Excursion
As part of the Year 11 and 12 Tourism course, students have to visit a tourist attraction. On Tuesday 2 August, 17 Tourism students and teachers Natasha Hawkes and Tori Maguire had the opportunity to tour Optus Stadium.
The weather on the day was wet, windy and wild, but held off just long enough for us to walk part way across Matagarap Bridge and enjoy the views. The bridge itself holds a lot of cultural significance and is a tourist destination in its own right. Matagarap is Noongar for 'place where the river is only leg deep, allowing it to be crossed' and the design is of a rainbow serpent. Managed by Main Roads, it also hosts a bridge climb and a zip line. Maybe next year!
The Optus Stadium Tour was incredibly interesting. It was exciting for both students and teachers to get a closer look at the areas people are unable to visit on a game day! We toured through the media boxes, the corporate box areas, Eagles and Dockers locker rooms and team areas, as well as sitting on the interchange bench at grass level. We learned a lot about the processes and procedures happening ‘behind the scenes’ on event days!
The students were excellently behaved and asked very intelligent questions. Our tour guide encouraged them all to apply for jobs at the stadium – which is a reflection on the way they presented themselves and the school. We are very proud of our Tourism students!
Tori Maguire
Teacher