Grade 6B Excursion 

As part of our Inquiry this term the Grade 6 students travelled to Parliament House, Old Treasury Building and Captain Cooks Cottage.   Students were part of a tour where they observed a law being debated in the Legislative Council and heard stories about the rich history and heritage of the iconic Parliament House and Old Treasury building.   Students gained many insights into the democratic processes that shape our everyday lives. 

Students then walked to Captain Cook’s cottage and had lunch in the Fitzroy Garden.  Below are their reflections on the excursion.

Grade 6B Student Reflections: 

The most memorable moment was when we watched a law being presented in the Legislative Council also known as the Red Room.  Ben 

The one part of the excursion that I will most likely remember is the tour of Parliament House.  It was really fun when we sat in the seats in the Legislative Assembly and the whole place was just amazing.  Emason 

I loved the part when we went to Parliament House. It was really fun watching Parliament in session.  There were 60 heads on the pillars of Parliament. I really liked the excursion. Hannah 

The most memorable part of the excursion was when we had our lunch in the Fitzroy Garden and the bus ride.  I learnt many things such as there are 60 heads are on the pillars and much more.  I definitely recommend going to Parliament.   Star

The most memorable part of the excursion was when we went to Parliament House and I was the Premier during a role play. Also, when we watched a debate in the Legislative Council.  I learnt that the King or any Royal family can’t go in the green room because long ago King Charles I burst in and tried arresting people who didn’t want to raise the taxes.  Zamaima 

The most memorable part was when we were in Parliament because we got to see the politicians in action.  I learnt that a 19 year old named James designed the Old Treasury Building.  Alexander

The most memorable part of the excursion was Parliament House, the Old Treasury Building and Captain Cook’s Cottage.  I learnt that Cook’s Cottage was taken apart brick by brick and numbered and reconstructed in Fitzroy Gardens. Amelia 

The most memorable part of the excursion was visiting Parliament House.  I now understand more about the past and about Parliament.  I know that there is a lot of gold inside Parliament House. Chloe

The most memorable part of the excursion was watching the politicians presenting a bill in Parliament and finding out how Melbourne grew from a small town to a large city.  Rose 

The most memorable part of the excursion was being in the Legislative Assembly and role playing passing a bill about ‘students should have a four day week’.  I learnt about what the Governor of Victoria does and who she is, how much the Welcome Stranger nugget costs and weighs.  The excursion was really fun.  Ethan

The most memorable part of the excursion was learning about the history of Parliament.  After a long day, the bus ride was great because I got a good rest on the way back to school.  Muhanad

I enjoyed Captain Cook’s Cottage. Righteous 

The most memorable part was seeing the biggest gold nugget in the world at the Old Treasury Building.  I learnt that Ministers have to sit in specific chairs for their role in Parliament House. Dylan 

The most memorable part was seeing the biggest gold nugget called The Welcome Stranger.  I learnt how valuable the gold nugget was and what Melbourne looked like in the past and how big Parliament was.  It was fun!  William.