Year 3 Discovers Caboolture Historical Village

On Monday 1^st August, Year 3 students travelled to the Caboolture Historical Village to experience the way that people lived in the early 1900’s and even before that!

Debbie, who was one of the volunteers at the village, greeted our Year 3 students on arrival. After a quick snack at the hotel, they visited the old school for a quick assembly. The ceremony involved raising the Australian flag, listening to the National Anthem (God Save the King) and marching to their first activity.

The blacksmith showed students many amazing tools and some pieces that had been created from recycled metal. After the blacksmith, the class visited the maritime museum and saw many models of famous Australian ships. Each boat from the First Fleet was included in the exhibit. The next stop was the gem shop, where each student was able to sieve for a semi precious gem.

One of the highlights of the day was the train ride. As Luela Holland explained, “It was part scary when the bushrangers came out and tried to steal our jewels, but mostly fun as we travelled around the track”. The bushrangers actually gave the students some very strange money that was valued at 7 pounds. Their final activity was watching Bonita show the class what washing was like in the olden days. “It looked like some really hard work, but in our days it is much easier,” explained Harry Mogg.

After lunch the Year 3 students explored the whole village in small groups, led by the great parent helpers. There were donkeys, goats and chickens amongst the many historical buildings. Year 3 had a very interesting and tiring day at Caboolture Historical Village!

Year 3 Teachers