The past week the iHub has been host to our wonderful Ethics Olympiad, and Debating team events. Alongside our special groups and activities, there are regular series of research lessons for term 2 Geography and History assessment tasks. These form a great deal of the activity at this time of the term - with all students from years 7-10 attending library sessions for topics ranging from: Liveability (Year 7 Geography); Ancient Egyptian history (Year 8); Environmental Management and Change (Year 9 Geography); and the impactful examination of Australians in World War I that is undertaken by Year 10 History classes.
In this task students learn to search the National Archive of Australia war records for a WW1 serviceman or woman, research the service, battles, casualty, and other facts about that person - and write diary entries reflecting their understanding of what life in the Australian forces might have been like. A WW1 incursion on Wednesday of week 3 complements the students' learning.
In coming weeks we are hosting visits from 2 prominent Australian Authors: RA Spratt (Nanny Piggins, Friday Barnes, Shockingly Good Stories, Hamlet is not ok), and Jacqueline Harvey (Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy & Max series). More information will be posted closer to the date!
Year 10 students at Bishop Druitt College recently took part in a special Living History presentation with guest speaker Shane Blackman. Mr Blackman, a specialist historian, shared his knowledge of World War I through stories, original items and replica uniforms.
The presentation helped students better understand the experiences of soldiers during the war and the impact it had on Australia. It linked closely with their current studies in History and gave them a chance to connect with the past in a hands-on and engaging way.
Students enjoyed the session, asking thoughtful questions and showing great interest. The visit was a valuable experience that made their learning about World War I more real and meaningful.
Drew Kadwell
Head of HSIE
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