Historical Education Program

An historical education program at Mont De Lancey, right in the Yarra Valley.

The Historical Education Program at Mont De Lancey is managed and run by Wandin Yallock Primary School in partnership with Mont De Lancey Historical Society and has been established for well over 20 years. Wandin Yallock's partnership with Mont De Lancey has been long standing in many forms such as excursions, events and hosting other schools, and due to this relationship there are many leadership opportunities for our Wandin Yallock PS senior students.

The Historical Education Program explores the lifestyles of late 19th Century to early 20th Century Wandin settlers. Guided tours of the facilities and hands on experiences of settler activities for all students ensure a rich understanding of this unique time in our history and is linked to the Victorian Curriculum.

Whether it is being ‘disciplined' or learning to write with chalk on blackboards in our old school house, playing quoits, making peg dolls & lavender bags, or watching the Blacksmith or Woodturners at work, students are always engaged and eager to participate in this hands-on learning experience.

 

An Historical Education Experience - a school excursion opportunity

These activities are designed to cater for Primary School Students but Secondary Schools are also welcome. If you would like to enquire about booking an Histroical Education Experience or would like further informatio, please read the following and use the enquiry form below, or check out the brochure.

Mont De Lancey Pamphlet
 

Our Historical Education Program

  • The program runs on Mon-Fri during the school terms 1, 2 & 4. 10am-2pm.

  • We encourage students and adults to dress in olden day clothes.

  • The first part of the day is spent on a self-guided journey, looking through the museum, homestead, slab kitchen, chapel and Artisans workshops. 

  • The afternoon is spent doing various activities of yesteryear – old fashion school lesson in the schoolhouse, craft activities, old-fashioned games (billy carts, hoops etc). 

  • We strongly encourage booking requests to be at least one term in advance as booking dates are subject to our staff availability and public bookings at Mont De Lancey.

  • Please note, we do not take bookings for term 3 due to weather and staffing limitations.

ENQUIRE ABOUT AN HISTORICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AT MONT DE LANCEY

TESTIMONY

Our Year 2 students had THE BEST time at Mont De Lancey today, and our wonderful guide Holly was AMAZING! Thank you so much for organising such a wonderful experience for the students! - School educator