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Stage 3 History

The Australian Colonies

Key inquiry questions:

• What do we know about the lives of people in Australia’s colonial past and how do we know?
• What were the significant events and who were the significant people that shaped Australian colonies?

HT3-1 Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia

HT3-2 Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time

HT3-5 Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication

Stage 3 Creative Arts – Visual Arts

VAS3:4 Communicates about the ways in which subject matter is represented in art works.

Complementary programs: Life at the Barracks: Convicts and Migrants, Investigating Convict History, Expanding the Colony, A Colonial Eye

Up to 20 Students: $200
Up to 40 Students: $385
Up to 60 Students: $575
Up to 80 Students: $760
Up to 100 Students: $905
Up to 120 Students: $1,055
Up to 140 Students: $1,130
Up to 160 Students: $1,230

You can alter your booking numbers up until 7 days prior to your visit. We will call you a week before your booking to confirm final numbers and requirements. You will be invoiced for the full cost of your program a week prior to your booking. Payment can be made by Credit Card, EFTPOS or cheque (payable to Historic Houses Trust of NSW). Cancellations made within 7 days of a booking will incur the full cost for the program. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your visit will be invoiced for 50% of the total booking. Cancellations must be made in writing.

• Please plan to arrive before the start time of your booked program to allow for cloaking, toilet visits and/or a refreshment break for the students. If you arrive late, some elements and activities may need to be cut from the program to keep to the scheduled finish time.
• Large groups will be divided up into smaller groups for activities in the museums.
• Bags, food and drinks are not permitted in the museums and cloaking facilities are provided.
• Photography policies vary between the museums so please ask a member of staff for details.
• Teachers and carers are required to remain with their groups at all times.
• Disciplining students remains the responsibility of teachers and carers accompanying the group.
• Please let us know before your visit if any of your students have special needs or learning difficulties so we can plan to accommodate their needs during the visit.

Risk assessment: Justice & Police Museum

Justice & Police Museum Social Story

Bailed Up John Dunn trial pre-visit materials