Taieri Beach School visited us on a wet, rainy, morning. It was dark and gloomy outside, but that didn't stop these students from having lots of fun INSIDE the museum.

The visit started with handling some artefacts from the Wakatipu region. Students were allowed to hold a Moa bone, a poha, a pounamu  mere, and some very old mining and farming tools.

Students then explored the Museum in groups of 4. Some favourite spots were the long drop and the grog shanty!

We finished off the morning with a terrifying lesson with Victorian School Teacher Miss Gray!!! Miss Gray taught the students a poem, handwriting, arithmetic, and a physical drill. She then caned a naughty boy called Caleb! The students were fantastic actors, and it really seemed as if we had time traveled back 150 years...

What was your favourite part about visiting the Museum?

Can you remember what the word Artefact means?

What was something new you learned in the Museum?

Were you scared of Miss Gray?

Do you think learning is easier today compared to over 100 years ago?

Answer my questions and comment about your visit below!