Humanities

Kyral Castle

The trip to Kryle Castle was very a fun day, because it was a break from the taxing work of school but also educating as we learnt and were presented a more hands on view of what we had been researching instead of reading it off a screen. The activities we chose were Recreating the Battle of Hastings, Leather Tag Making, Archery and Exploring a Torture Dungeon but there was a lot more to do that definitely would appeal to someone, there was also a lolly shop where you could buy sweets. The instructor was really nice and matched the groups energy levels which made the day even better and everyone got involved making it a fun experience as well as the layout of the place feels like a real medieval town and if I was offered to go again I would be very inclined to go. Despite feeling reluctant to go at first I am very much happy that I attended the day as it was a really fun excursion. We also go to do a pretend siege which was really fun smashing open a door with a log like they did back in those times
By Hazel Moglia

The history excursion was a great experience and very educational. We got to choose things we were interested in to do with our medieval topic, for example raids. We got to experience the battle of Hastings and what it was like  for the soldiers. We also had a deep dive into medieval torture. The excursion was amazing and it furthered my knowledge.
By Molly Morrison

History Club

This term in history club we have had fun exploring lots of different unique topics including the history of the Olympics, The Great Fire of London and the history of maps. For the history of maps we enjoyed looking at some very old and cool examples of how maps were used, including the Peutinger Map, where quite literally all roads lead to Rome! We poured over the map to find European destinations we were familiar with; it shows over 555 cities and 3,500 other place names. It is designed as a schematic map to give a practical overview of the road network, as opposed to an accurate representation of geographic features: the land masses shown are distorted, especially in the east–west direction.

Can you fine the three most important cities of the Roman Empire at the time—Rome, Constantinople and Antioch? If you like stuff like this - come to history club! Tuesday lunchtimes in C03 🏛️🗺️

Victorian Law Foundation County Court Day

Legal studies classes visited the County Court of Victoria to see how the subject can lead to life beyond the classroom. The day started with a walking tour of key legal sights in Melbourne including Parliament House and The State Library.

At the County Court we heard from various law professions including Juries Commissioner Paul Dore, and the Deputy Commissioner, who are responsible for managing all juries for every case in Victoria, barristers and former Attorney General, Rob Hulls. Hearing stories of legal professionals was a great experience for students, they asked insightful questions to the experts we met, and it put the curriculum in perspective to real life situations!

The Amazing Marketing Race: A Day of Exploration and Learning!

On Tuesday, September 12th, our students took to the streets of Melbourne's CBD for an exhilarating experience in The Amazing Marketing Race. This event was more than just a race; it was an educational adventure that brought marketing concepts to life in the real world.

Students navigated the city in teams of four to five, solving clues to find ten secret locations. They captured some of Melbourne's most creative and effective marketing messages along the way. From eye-catching billboards to innovative storefront displays, students got hands-on experience identifying key elements of successful advertising.

Starting at Federation Square and spanning landmarks like Melbourne Central and the State Library, the race challenged students to think critically about the marketing strategies they encountered. They earned points for each location they visited and bonus points for the most creative and engaging photos.

The day was not only about competition but also about understanding how marketing shapes our environment. It was an incredible opportunity for students to apply their classroom knowledge in a dynamic and fun setting. Well done to all participants for their enthusiasm and teamwork!

Entry Humanities Excursion to the NGV

Entry Humanities visited the NGV to see the Pharaoh exhibition, partnered with the British Museum the landmark exhibition celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture. Through more than 500 objects, including monumental sculpture, architecture, temple statuary, exquisite jewellery, papyri, coffins and a rich array of funerary objects, the exhibition unpacks the phenomenon of pharaoh, those all-powerful kings claiming a divine origin.

The exhibition relates directly to Entry Hums exploration on Ancient Egypt and students had the opportunity to examine how historical objects were used to explore life in ancient Egypt, including social structures, religious beliefs and funerary customs, and they analysed how historical objects can be used to identify different perspectives, beliefs and ideologies of people in ancient Egypt.