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Families & Life in Earlier Times

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F1   THE SETTLERS

Colonial life in the late nineteenth century.  Based on authentic re-creations of the living room, parlour, bedroom, kitchen etc. Includes demonstrations of early gramophones and shaving with a cut-throat razor.  Years 1 - 8           

F2   YESTERDAY'S CLASSROOM

A popular living experience for learners who dress up to experience an old-style lesson complete with traditional desks, dip pens, ink-wells, slates, games and discipline of the late nineteenth century.  Years 1 - 8 

F3   DOMESTIC BLISS

Neither Fisher nor Paykel are there to help as pupils work with washboards and mangles in our replica Chinese laundry.  Years 1 - 8 

F4   BUTTER MAKING

Another fun hands-on module where pupils learn the history of this staple dairy product and churn their own butter.  Years 1 - 8 

F5   OLDEN DAYS

Pupils experience life as it was 100 years ago.  Let us plan your visit to include any combination of activities; Dress-up and class photo, Old School, Home Life, Stables, Washing, Old Games and Butter Making.   Years 1 - 8 

F6   OLDE TIME CANDLE MAKING

No electric lights in those days, so candle-making was an essential skill. A fun hands-on session which takes pupils back to those pioneer days. Combines well with T8. Years 1 – 8

F7   RIVERLANDS COB COTTAGE

A close look at this historic building and the role of earth houses in the early Marlborough landscape.  Pupils can experience a lesson in the classroom, tour the sleeping loft, kitchen and dairy, and build a model cottage from real cob and thatch.  Years 3 –8     

F8   THE FABULOUS FIFTIES 

Life in the 1950s. Furnishings, appliances, clothing, music, dancing and singing from Grandma and Granddad's times. Years 1 - 8 

F9   THE 1950s CLASSROOM

Pupils experience traditional desks, dip pens, games, Janet & John readers, pounds, shillings and pence - plus the classroom discipline of 50 years ago! Years 1 - 8 

F10   KIWIANA and ICONZ         

“She’ll be right” as we sing the ‘Gumboot’ song, listen to music and view items that make New Zealand special.    Years 1 - 8 

F11   CLOTHING & FASHION  

The history of clothing in New Zealand from colonial settlement to the present day. Visit the Beavertown clothing and hat shops.  A fashion extravaganza!  Years 1 – 8

F12   THE ANZAC EXPERIENCE

A powerful multimedia and hands-on module especially designed for New Zealand’s annual commemoration. Term 2 only.   Years 7 –13 

F13   SPIRIT of  ANZAC

A multimedia and hands-on module covering the birth of the ANZAC spirit in World War 1 through to recent conflicts. Term 2 only.   Years 1 – 8

 

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