Contents
Reflection | Rosalie Triolo
Editorial | Katrina Burge
Thema
Planning Purposeful Excursions | Peter Hoban and Alice Barnes
Careful planning is the key to making an excursion far more than just a fun day out.
The Shout-Out Project: Connecting to Community through Incursion | Helen Avery and Jessica Vuckovic
Students flourish when they find inspiring stories close to home.
Versailles: The Ultimate ‘French Revs’ Excursion | Andrew A. Pyrcz
Since the time of the Sun King, tourists have been flocking to Versailles to glimpse the glory and the defeat of the Bourbon legacy.
McCrae Cross-Cultural Experience | Michelle Kiag
Traditional owners and the National Trust have worked together to present new ways of understanding a shared past.
Praktikos
Celebrating Country: Excursions to Indigenous Sites | Kara Taylor
Australia’s ancient landscape and living Indigenous culture provide a wealth of excursion destinations.
Excursions Made Easy | Nick Adeney
With a bit of planning, excursions can be affordable and achievable for every school.
Ancient History Excursion in Melbourne | Christopher Gribbin
An excursion to see Melbourne’s antiquities can help students empathise and engage with ancient cultures.
A Living Chessboard: Make Your Own Medieval World | David Waldron and Paul Michael Donovan
Create your own medieval incursion with these DIY costumes and equipment.
Marching North to Engage in the Chinese Revolution! | Tom Ryan
Who knew Melbourne was a great destination for a VCE Revolutions China immersion day?
Fundraising Ideas for Trips and Travel | Ricky Craw
The right fundraising activities can bring great learning experiences in reach for all schools.
Shadows and Sunshine in Europe | Paul Iannazzo
Exploring the worst of humanity can bring out the best in our students.
A Capital Idea: Exploring Australia’s National Institutions in Canberra | Fiona Bowen
Onsite and online, the national institutions in Canberra offer well-resourced, targeted learning opportunities for History students.