Gippsland Primary School Program

Federation University, Churchill Campus
17-18 August 2016

We would like to thank the principals, teachers, parents and students who worked with us to make this program possible.

Participating students came from the following schools:

Alberton Primary School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
St Kieran's Catholic Primary School, Moe
St Mary's Primary School, Sale
Yallourn North Primary School

Student Feedback

'I found it good to be with people who have read the same things as me and knew about the same things as me.'
'Teachers were supportive and encouraging. I was worried that I wouldn’t understand anything, but the teachers explained everything well.'
'The HEP Program helped me to build not only my knowledge but also my social skills and taught me how I learn better.'
'I loved how there weren’t as many rules as school. Like we could doodle.'
'I think the HEP workshop did a great job because we were always learning something and enjoying ourselves.'
'I thought it was a good experience to be with like-minded people.'
'The play [For the Love of Becker, Two Friends Productions] was fun and funny and I learned heaps of things.'
'I loved the range of history and the range of learning styles.'
'One of my favourite lessons was the model making because I thought it made us think in different ways.'
'I was really interested in the Viking and Roman workshop. I learned heaps of stuff.'
'Having the mini-lectures really broadened my thinking about history.'
'I found it challenging. It is good challenging though.'
'I am really excited for the passion project because I enjoy independent projects.'
'I am really thankful that I got the chance to participate in this amazing opportunity.'
'It was the best thing I have done in a long time.'

Capturing the Memories

Experiencing lecture style learning covering various history topics.

Group work and model making.

Special guests: Dr David Waldron, Lecturer in History and Anthropology, Federation University, Ballarat.

Two Friends Productions perform For the Love of Becker – Burke and Wills.