Year 1 Excursion to Caboolture Historical Village

On Wednesday 3^rd August, Year 1 students participated in an exciting excursion to Caboolture Historical Village to explore what life was like in the ‘olden’ days.

Our day started with demonstrations and hands-on experiences. First, students lined up for parade and the school headmaster told us about the way school used to be. Year 1 students enjoyed seeing the prison and old pumps and engines that were used to pump water, generate electricity, and grind grain. We observed a blacksmith at work making various objects out of metal.  The Year 1 students even got to bring back some handmade metal hooks!  We also tried our hand at fossicking and were all rewarded with beautiful coloured gems. Students enjoyed a train ride, experiencing the ways transportation has changed over the years.

After lunch, there was time to explore the many old buildings in the village, including a hospital, a school, a police station, a post office, a general store, a butcher, a barber’s shop, many different types of houses, and lots of other types of buildings.

It was an amazing day, and all students learned a lot about the ways in which things have changed over time. Thank you to our teacher aides for helping on the day.

Mrs Leonie Prout, Mrs Suzie Naidu, and Mrs Lara Stiller, Year 1 Teachers