Program overview
Fancy taking your students back in time?
This excursion offers an exploration of schooling and life in the 1800s. Come dressed for the occasion in period costume! Experience our 1878 classroom, along with stories and games from the past.
Historical inquiry questions
- What aspects of the past can you see today?
- What do they tell us?
- What remains of the past are important to the local community? Why?
- How have changes in technology shaped our daily life?
Outcomes
- Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time HT1-2
- Describes the effects of changing technology on people’s lives over time HT1-3
- Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication HT1-4
Content
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The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past
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The importance of an historical site of cultural or spiritual significance
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The impact of changing technology on people’s lives
Cross Curriculum Priorities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
- Sustainability
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Inside the 1878 Classroom Soak up the atmosphere of the crackling open fire, hand crafted sandstone walls, polished wooden desks, flickering oil lamps and the cane wielding teacher! Students experience what school life was like for students at the turn of the century. They participate in traditional lessons that include strict rules, learning by rote and writing with ink. |
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Barefoot Geoff A story from the past. Engage your students in an exploration of Aboriginal and European history via the amazing adventures of Barefoot Geoff (a fictional ex-student and local boy). |
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The School Boat Who, and how many students rowed across the Hawkesbury River to School? Students use primary and secondary sources to find out more about these students and this unique resource. Can you tie a knot for a boat? |
| Activity social story coming soon! | |
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Sample of a 1 group program For multiple groups/classes, the same activities are run on an alternating schedule |
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| 9:45 |
Welcome to Brewongle Safety briefing |
| 10:00 | 1878 classroom |
| 11:00 | RECESS |
| 11:20 | The school boat & games from the past |
| 12:20 | Barefoot Geoff |
| 1:20 | LUNCH |
| 1:40 | Reflection of activities / Wrap up / Toilets |
| 2:00 | Farewell |
There is no worksheet for this program
Pre-excursion activities
Stepping into our 1878 classroom gives your students an opportunity to experience schooling in the past. Understanding history requires us to examine a range of primary and secondary sources of information.
For some guidelines on analysing primary sources as well as photographs and prints, use these links:
| Location | Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Sackville North |
| Transport |
Buses are booked by the visiting school. A map to the bus parking will be sent with the schools confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion. |
| Program costs | Program costs |
| Student numbers |
Maximum student numbers are 30 students per class - up to 3 classes per day No minimum student numbers (instead possible minimum costs) |
| Supporting teachers and staff | Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is 9:45 am - departure time is 2 pm * discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times |
| Medical and welfare notifications |
Using the Brewongle medical and welfare form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Brewongle staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit This program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements |
| Adverse weather |
Visit our visitor information page to view our weather trigger points for program changes On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements |
| Booking and cancellation policy requirements |
Brewongle booking and cancellation policy Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit Cancellation fees may apply |
| Inclusive learning support | Visit our inclusive education website for further excursion support materials |
Booking enquiries
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