Buckingham House education programs
Buckingham House education bookings for 2025 will open in December.
Year 1-3 - Chores & Chalkboards: A Day in the Life at Buckingham House & the Old Wanneroo School
When: Monday to Friday mornings: 9:15am to 12:15pm
Students will get to explore Buckingham House with a range of hands-on activity stations where they can compare changes in household technologies and chores from the past to present day. Activities include olden day washing, weighing on vintage scales, using a butter churn, and farm duties such as learning how to milk a pretend cow.
Students will also participate in a school lesson in the Old Wanneroo Schoolhouse which includes writing on slate boards and learning some traditional skills such as sewing.
This immersive experience brings history to life, giving students a glimpse of what life was like in the past in Wanneroo.
Schedule
- 9:15 Arrival and orientation
- 9:30 – 9:50 Intro and timeline
- 9:50 – 11:00 4 x 15-minute rotation activities
- 11:00 – 11:20 Recess & games
- 11:20 – 12:00 2 x 20-minute rotation activities
- 12:00- 12:15 Recap & students depart or option to stay for lunch until 12:45
Curriculum links - HASS
| History |
Year 1: The diverse structures and sizes of families, the familial roles today and how these have stayed the same or changed over time. Year 2: The importance today of an historical site or place and why it has heritage significance and cultural values for present generations. Year 3: Significant events, symbols and emblems that are important to Australia’s shared identity and diversity, and how they are celebrated, commemorated or recognised in Australia. |
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Questioning and research |
Pose and respond to reflective questions about objects, people, places and events in the past and present. Locate information from a variety of provided sources. |
Pricing
Facilitated programs accommodate a minimum of 20 students to a maximum of 35 students with a tiered pricing system:
- 20-24 students: $125.00 (inc. GST)
- 25-29 students: $155.00 (inc. GST)
- 30-35 students: $175.00 (inc. GST)
- Adults are free of charge.
Please note, prices are subject to the City’s annual CPI adjustments.
We require a ratio of at least one adult to five students. Additional adult helpers are always welcome.
For further information and bookings
Please click on the link below to make a booking request using our system which features a live calendar of available dates, and one of our heritage team will be in touch within two business days.
Buckingham House booking request form
If you have further questions, please contact the Heritage Education team by emailing musuem@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Access and inclusion at Wanneroo Museum and Heritage Houses
We are striving to be as inclusive as possible to ensure all students have an enriching experience at our sites. Please see the accommodations we currently offer. We also have some differentiated program options. We encourage you to contact us ahead of time to discuss class requirements.
Teacher resources
Click on the link below for resources: