The Heritage Education Centre
In a joint initiative Wandin Yallock Primary School (established 1870) and Mont De Lancey offer a program for primary age children that addresses VELS requirements in a fun-filled day in a unique heritage setting.
School groups of up to 100 children and staff experience 'hands-on' family and school life in the period 1870 to 1918.
Activities in the Schoolhouse
- Dressing up
- Lighting the fire
- Raising the flag
- Copperplate writing
- Sweeping
Activities in the grounds
- Damper making
- Butter making
- Lemonade making
- Apple peeling
- Old-fashioned games
- Sewing and crafts
A fun day at Mont De Lancey offers:
- A great day in the country, yet quick and easy to reach from the city and suburbs
- An opportunity to take part in many hands on activities of the past and to see others - many of which may not be available elsewhere
- A chance to build confidence and self esteem for children, as they take part in fail proof activities with lots of encouragement from students, staff leaders and helpers.
PRE Visit activities for Students:
A visit to Mont De Lancey is of greater educational value to students that have engaged in
preparatory activities before their visit.
Click here for a range of PRE visit activities.
POST Visit activities for Students:
To enhance the educational experience for students a selections of POST visit activities are suggested
for students.
Click here for a range of POST visit activities.
Introduction to the Field Site for teachers:
Background information for teachers about Mont De Lancey.
Click here for an overview of the venue and facilities.
Please pass onto the teachers and children our sincere thanks for a lovely day. Our children had a ball and
learnt HEAPS. Will certainly recomend it to all our friends
Maggie Catterall
St Monicas School
'Class photo' at the Heritage Education Centre.
Churning butter.
The Daily Program
| Museum Tour House & Chapel Machinery Shed |
| Flagpole & Schoolroom |
| Outdoor Games |
| Craft |
| Food Activities |
Saturday Farmers Market
Paddock to Plate farmers produce market, 2nd saturday of each month
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# 9 - SETTLING After the settler had pegged out his selection, a site had to be chosen for a tent to be pitched for temporary use till it could be supplemented by a more substantial and commodious home, in the shape of a rude log hut with bark roof, the materials for which were found close at hand. Then the selector would return to the then sparsely populated metropolis for his wife and family, and after the long drive of 30 miles, probably in a bullock dray minus springs, they would arrive at their destination to be introduced to their future humble home and rural surroundings.
MONT DE LANCEY
Wellington Road, Wandin,
PO Box 316, Wandin, Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Weds to Sun 10:00am to 5:00pm
Open all public holidays except Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Eve.