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Commemorations, Celebrations and Remembrance

Commemorations, Celebrations and Remembrance Experience

History

Syllabus Outcomes HT2-1 | HT2-2 | HT2-5

Transport Walking Grade

$24.00

All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

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About

This lively and colourful excursion will immerse your students in the diversity and wonder of Asian culture. As they wander this vibrant area, students will delve into the history of migration and immigration in Sydney and Australia and describe and explain how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time. They’ll link the history and origin of celebrations with the culture of today and examine what changes have been made and what features have been retained and lost in the area over time with the movement of different groups and individuals who contribute to the local community. On this jam-packed and fast-paced adventure, students will appreciate the diversity of culture and people in Australia and the world and investigate and identify global and national celebrations and commemorations through hands-on activities. They’ll explore the origins of these events and the cultures from which they originated and gain an appreciation for the importance of cross-cultural understanding. It’s sure to be an authentic and exciting experience your students will never forget.
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Syllabus Outcomes Addressed

HT2-1 identifies celebrations and commemorations of significance in Australia and the world
HT2-2 describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
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Arrive/Depart

Full Day Excursion (4 Hours) 10am – 2pm

Time allocation for excursions can be tailored and adjusted to suit your individual school timetable and scheduling.

Transport

Would you like our help with transport? We can suggest a range of transport providers to help source and book a transport quote for you! We would highly recommend that you book directly through the transport providers.

Please be aware that we provide transport quotes as a service to help make your booking process easier for you. Transport companies are in no way affiliated with Ranger Jamie Tours.

What's Included

Supplementry Lesson Ideas Completed Risk Assessment

Syllabus Content Focus

Key inquiry questions answered

  • How has our community changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained?
  • What is the nature of the contribution made by different groups and individuals in the community?
  • How and why do people choose to remember significant events of the past?

The role that people of diverse backgrounds have played in the development and character of the local community(ACHHK062)

Students:

  • identify the various cultural groups that live and work in the local community

Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems(ACHHK063)

Students:

  • identify important Australian celebrations and commemorations and discuss their origins and significance in society

Celebrations and commemorations in other places around the world; for example, Chinese New Year, Christmas Day, Easter, Hanukkah, the Moon Festival and Ramadan(ACHHK064)

Students:

  • identify global celebrations and commemorations, including those of the major world religions difference and diversity Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
  • describe the origin of these celebrations

Day Outline

Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break
(approx. 20 minutes)
Introductory Presentation The day kicks off with a meet and greet with our enthusiastic Rangers followed by an interactive and engaging presentation.
(approx. 25 minutes)
Grouping: Students are divided into their groups of approximately x 30-35 students and are allocated a Ranger guide for each activity.
Activity 1 Students partake in each activity for approximately 50 minutes.
Activity 2 Students partake in each activity for approximately 50 minutes.
Lunch / Toilet Break
(approx. 25 minutes)
Activity 3 Students partake in each activity for approximately 50 minutes.
Wrap Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break
(approx. 20 minutes)

Sydney (CBD) Activities

Introduction: This action-packed excursion is the perfect way for students to learn how and why people choose to remember significant events. Students will identify global and national celebrations and commemorations through hands-on activities and explore the origins of these celebrations and the cultures from which they originated.

Activity 1: Guided China Town Tour: Our Rangers will lead students on an exciting adventure through Chinatown where they will explore traditional Asian architecture and how it has influenced the design of Chinatown in Sydney. Students will then explore the importance of the colour red, what it represents during the world’s largest celebration and then students will visit a variety of shops and restaurants in the district and learn about the importance of natural spaces in Asian cities.

Activity 2: Guided Chinese Garden of Friendship Tour: Our Rangers will lead students on an exciting adventure through the tranquil oasis of the Chinese Gardens of Friendship. Here students will feel the ultimate form of relaxation as they explore the peaceful gardens and meandering pathways constructed around traditional Eastern Asian architecture of pavilions and ponds. Using their birth year, students will discover the zodiac animal from Chinese astrology that matches their personality and learn about the origins and legends behind the animal characters that make up the zodiac. They find out which important characteristics their birth year and animal embody and learn how the Lunar New Year is celebrated.

Activity 3: Chinese Dragon Art and Crafts: The dragon dance is often performed during Chinese New Year. Chinese dragons are a symbol of China’s culture, and they are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon is in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community. The dragons are believed to possess qualities that include great power, dignity, fertility, wisdom and auspiciousness. In this activity, students will create their own unique dragon heads and participate in a dragon-dancing activity.

Auburn Botanic Garden Activities

Introduction: This action-packed excursion is the perfect way for students to learn how and why people choose to remember significant events. Students will identify global and national celebrations and commemorations through hands-on activities and explore the origins of these celebrations and the cultures from which they originated.

Activity 1: Guided Walk through the Japanese Gardens: Students walk through a beautiful, Ryoan-ji style Japanese Garden which includes a Zen garden, a lake with ducks, geese and koi and a tea house. In the gardens, students learn about Japanese as Eastern Asian customs, symbols, beliefs, architecture, food, festivals and cultural way of life and discuss how these played an important role in shaping the multicultural diversity within Australia.

Activity 2: Guided Walk through Native Australian Bush and Rainforest: This walk boasts a Eucalyptus Woodland, an Australian Rainforest and an Animal Walkthrough. Here students are given the opportunity to explore these different environments and identify and discuss how this environment differs from or is similar to landscapes within our neighbouring Asian countries. Students will discuss how places, people and cultures differ across the world and identify how people’s connections to places affect their perception of them.

Activity 3: Chinese Dragon Art and Crafts: The dragon dance is often performed during Chinese New Year. Chinese dragons are a symbol of China’s culture, and they are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon is in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community. The dragons are believed to possess qualities that include great power, dignity, fertility, wisdom and auspiciousness. In this activity, students will create their own unique dragon heads and participate in a dragon-dancing activity.

Locations

Sydney City CBD

  • Chinatown and the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, Sydney CBD – TOP PICK

Western Sydney

  • Auburn Botanic Gardens

View the Google Map below for marked locations.

$24.00

All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

Request a Date

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Would you like our help with transport?

Please note this will be an additional cost to the excursion price and a separate quote will be provided to you. This quote will be from an external transport company who will invoice you directly.

Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.

Title Address Description
China Town
82-84 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Chinese Gardens of Friendship
Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Cnr Harbour St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
Auburn Botanic Gardens
Auburn Botanic Gardens, Chisholm Rd &, Chiswick Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia