Year 5

Living Wax Museum

On Friday 11 September, the students in Year 5 participated in the Living Wax Museum, presenting ten weeks of hard work and dedication. It was an amazing experience that merged educational studies with joy and exhilaration. Bringing people from the well-known gold rush period to life in speeches and stories. Students learned about the details of the gold rush learning more about Australia's unique history. The event was filled with stunning and artistic posters, elaborate costumes and breathtaking decorations. Both parents and students alike enjoyed walking through the captivating exhibits and listening intently to the participants’ scripts about their assigned person’s life. It was an extremely memorable experience that the students and their teachers will always remember.

Vicky R and Deborah L

Student reflections:

Aditya B

“I really enjoyed this experience that showcased what it was like in the Gold Rush era. I also learned a lot from this event.” 

 

Zoe C

“It was so interesting to see other students’ takes on their presentations. I loved seeing the creative effort that was put into the other students’ posters and learning about what it was like in the Gold Rush era.” 

 

Julian K 

“I enjoyed learning about my given character and how they contributed to the Australian Gold Rush. I also enjoyed learning about other students’ character and viewing their beautiful posters.”

 

Chloe K

“I enjoyed looking at other people’s posters and how people expressed themselves through how they made this. And I enjoyed learning about the past of Australia.”