School visits
Education programs
The most valuable learning experience for both students and teachers is to participate in one of our facilitated programs. The goal of all our programs is to assist students to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.
Programs draw on real objects and fascinating stories, using hands-on items and interactive discussion to engage students. All programs are linked to national curriculum profiles for History, English, Visual Arts, Science and Technology.
- Facilitated programs can be booked to start at 9 am for groups with less than 60 students. Groups larger than 60 students can book programs from 10 am.
- Facilitated programs are only available Monday to Friday. Some programs have limited availability.
- Each program has a maximum group size. Large groups will need more time. Example, you have 100 students and want the ANZAC legend program, you will need to allow 2 hours for your visit.
- Minimum charge applies for all education programs. Accompanying adults are free of charge. (Prices are correct for 2010 - 2011 and are GST inclusive.) Please note there is a small price rise effective July 2011.
- If the number of students you bring exceeds the number booked, we cannot guarantee a program to all students. Notify the Bookings officer of any changes.
- Ensure your students arrive at the Education Space 10 minutes before their program is due to commence.
- On arrival in the Education Space, your students will be divided into groups of up to 15, each with an accompanying adult. (Vietnam era: war and conscription program group size is a maximum of 30 students.)
| Program | Primary | Secondary | Cost per head | Duration | Maximum group size | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family at War | details | $4.40 | 1.5 hours | 80 | Available at 9.00 am only |
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| The ANZAC Legend | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 60 | |
| Stories from the Second World War | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 60 | |
| Australia under attack | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 45 | |
| Remembering Australians at war | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 60 | |
| Flying high for Australia: a spy mission | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 30 | |
| War and technology | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 60 | |
| First World War | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 60 | ||
War poetry |
details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 45 | ||
| Art in war | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 45 | |
| Peace and war | details | details | $4.40 | 1 hour | 60 | |
| The Vietnam era: war and conscription | details | $2.20 | 40 minutes | 30 |
Available 9.15, 11.15, 12.15 and 1.15 | |
| Checkpoints | details | details | $2.20 | 40 minutes | 80 | Available after 9.30 am |
| Touching history | details | details | $2.20 | 40 minutes | 60 | Available from 10.00 am |
