Stepping Back in Time with Year 6 Exploring Migration Stories

Stepping Back in Time with Year 6 Exploring Migration Stories

Our Year 6 cohort recently stepped back in time with an enriching excursion to the South Australian Migration Museum in Adelaide. This hands-on experience served as a powerful centerpiece for our current HASS unit, where students are investigating the diverse waves of migration that have shaped Australia’s identity. From early colonial arrivals to post-war resettlement and modern-day global movement.

Students were given the opportunity to explore the personal belongings of those who traveled across the world to call South Australia home. These real-world artifacts helped bring our classroom discussions about “push and pull” factors to life, illustrating the courage and resilience required to start anew in a strange land.

This excursion has provided a vital foundation for two of our major integrated projects. Students are currently evaluating the profound influence of various migration groups on Australia in HASS. Our Year 6s are discovering how every wave of arrivals has left an indelible mark on our country.

Students are also delving into the art of oral history by interviewing migrants from within our own community. These firsthand accounts are serving as the inspiration for their “Migration Narrative” stories, allowing students to weave factual historical context with the deeply personal, emotive journeys of those who have made Australia their home.

Ms Michaela Farrugia
Year 6 Teacher

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