General News
21 June, 2024
Mystery bus trip to historical sites
A MYSTERY bus trip has given some of Warrnambool West Primary School’s youngest students a glimpse into the town’s history.
The special trip around Warrnam-bool’s historical sites of significance proved an informative and enjoyable day for children in foundation through to year three.
The activity was organised as part of the school’s Inquiry Term 2 question, ‘Who and what has shaped Australia’s identity?’
Places visited during the day included landmarks around the area that have significant meaning and have shown change over the years.
This included the war memorial, Cannon Hill, Wollaston Bridge, Logan’s Beach, Warrnambool cemetery, Granny’s Grave and Customs House.
“The students have been learning about the history of Australia and our local area in class,” F-6 Visual Arts Specialist Renae Blake said.
“They have learnt about the impact on our Indigenous people, the land and physical changes.
“The students wrote their own individual question and investigated it on the excursion and in class.”
