Cockman House education programs
Excursions
Note: Cockman House education bookings for 2025 will open in December 2024.
For information on excursions to Cockman House please click below.
History Hunters at Cockman House - 3 hours duration including morning recess
When: Monday to Friday mornings: 9:15am to 12:15pm
This highly interactive program focuses on students comparing their own lives to the children who lived in Cockman House. Hands-on chores, old-fashioned games and the creation of a peg doll are features of this enquiry program.
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. |
| Questioning and researching |
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. |
The video below will provide a preview of the program (please note, presenters may vary).
Program cost per session (one session= minimum of 20 students, maximum of 35 students)
- 20-24 students: $125.00
- 25-29 students: $155.00
- 30-35 students: $175.00
- Adults are free of charge.
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.
Cockman 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
The 17 minute video below covers some major themes about Cockman House and may be useful as a review of the excursion experience.
Click on the link below for additional resources: