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Cooks' Cottage School Writing Challenge

Entries open 1 February for students in years 3 to 8 to enter the Cooks' Cottage School Writing Challenge.

 

 

Cooks' Cottage education programHistory comes alive at
Cooks' Cottage

 

Cooks’ Cottage invites school students to experience its rich history in a whole new light, with the launch of an interactive, fun and inspiring new education program. Developed to complement schools curriculum, our program will enhance students’ historical knowledge, understanding of local history and personal narrative skills.

 

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Visit this page to find out how to maximise an excursion to Cooks' Cottage for your students.

In a fun-filled, memorable day out, students will:

LEARN the significance of this important heritage and cultural site.

INVESTIGATE life in the eighteenth century and how this compares with today's society.

DISCOVER the life and adventures of explorer Captain James Cook and his place in Australian history.

PARTICIPATE in a range of practical activities using interpretive artefacts, maps and period costumes to reinforce learning principles.

REMEMBER their experience by participating in a post-visit competition.

The Cooks' Cottage education program was developed in partnership with the History Teachers' Association of Victoria.