So far in Year 7 we have organised various learning opportunities to hugely enrich students’ knowledge and skills inside the classroom. As we know, experiential learning can be so much more engaging and meaningful for our students and both the Year 7 Education Outdoors camp and our SOC2City excursions are adding more holistic and enjoyable elements.
Our first SOC2City excursion recently was all about connecting with our community and involved a Wallaby Walkabout Tour through the Cataract Gorge. Guided by a well-known community academic on Tasmanian aboriginal history, Geoff McLean helped expand our learning in English and HASS classes as we study the text Young Dark Emu and learn about timelines. It was fascinating to learn how Tasmanian aboriginals lived in our community many thousands of years ago. Each Year 7 class later visited the First Tasmanians exhibition at the QVMAG where groups of students worked independently with self-guiding booklets. It is a credit to Launceston to have such accessible and enthralling learning opportunities for our students.
Many thanks to teachers and staff for their support as we organise more SOC2City excursions through the year helping students connect more meaningfully with their community and their learning here at school.
Katie Lester
Head of Year 7
