In Curriculum...

Last week, our Year 2 students had the opportunity to attend Newstead House and Connect with Heritage. This building was built in 1846 and shares the story of early colonial life in Brisbane. Students toured through the grounds and became history detectives, exploring and appreciating how the land has changed, along with culture and traditions. The site was a perfect backdrop for students to compare their present day lives with the similarities and differences of those living in the 1800s. Students were immersed playing ‘Games on the Green’, investigating various parts of the house including downstairs in the servant working areas and exploring plants and artefacts. However, it was the ‘washing’ experience which was a true highlight that the children loved, with some even suggesting they wanted to do this at home!

Still to come this term, are incursion for Yr 3 - Looking at Living with a Science focus and for Year 4 - What a Load of Rubbish - a HASS and sustainability focus.