DRAWN TO DUBBO
EXCURSION PACKAGE
DRAWN TO DUBBO
30 April – 31 July 2016
Western Plains Cultural Centre
K-3 History Syllabus Outcomes
Early Stage 1 – Communicates stories of their own family heritage and the heritage of others – HTe-1
Stage 1 – Identifies and describes significant places and sites in the local community over time – HT1-2
Stage 2 – identifies commemorations of significance in Australia – HT2-1
Stage 2 – describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time - HT2-2
Stage 3 – describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia – HT3-1
Stage 3 – identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society HT3-3
DRAWN TO DUBBO
During this one hour excursion package students will:
1. Learn about significant individuals, groups and events which have shaped Dubbo
2. Identify and illustrate (using coloured permanent pens) on a huge floor map, those places in Dubbo which have significance to them. This map will be on display throughout the exhibition and will be preserved for future exhibitions
Cost $5 per student
Those schools booking this excursion package will be given a free tour of:
Strong Women, Strong Painting, Strong Culture
7 May – 7 August 2016
A bold and beautiful exhibition of Aboriginal women’s contemporary art from the Central and Western Deserts.
Waste to Art
7 May – 7 August 2016
Waste to Art is an annual exhibition showcasing the creative re-use of recycled materials.
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